Alberta adopts International Definition of Antisemitism

Alberta has become the fourth Canadian province to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism.

The adoption last Friday was effected through an order in council

Premier Jason Kenney said: “Remembering the Holocaust is a moral obligation – and antisemitism, like all forms of racism and prejudice, has no place in Alberta. In endorsing this internationally recognized definition, Alberta is doing its part to make sure we continue to learn from this painful history and promise never to repeat it.

Justice Minister Tyler Shandro said: “Alberta’s Government is endorsing this definition of antisemitism to let the Jewish community know we stand with them against discrimination and will not tolerate hate in our communities. I invite all Albertans to speak out against this hatred and help foster a more accepting province.”

Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds the decision, which demonstrates Alberta’s solidarity with the Jewish community at a time of growing antisemitism in Canada.

Britain was the first country in the world to adopt the International Definition, something for which Campaign Against Antisemitism and Lord Pickles worked hard over many meetings with officials at Downing Street.