Newfoundland and Labrador adopts International Definition of Antisemitism

Newfoundland and Labrador has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism.

Seven of Canada’s provinces have now adopted the Definition, in addition to the Federal Government. 

Cabinet Minister Gerry Byrne released a statement on behalf of the province’s Government stating: “We remain unwavering in our commitment to always challenge antisemitism, wherever and whenever it occurs.”

Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds the decision, which demonstrates Newfoundland and Labrador’s solidarity with the Jewish community.

Recently, Saskatchewan, Brunswick and Manitoba have also adopted the Definition.

Britain was the first country in the world to adopt the Definition, something for which Campaign Against Antisemitism and Lord Pickles worked hard over many meetings with officials at Downing Street. Newfoundland and Labrador joins a growing list of national, provincial and local governments around the world to use the Definition.

Campaign Against Antisemitism reports on news and incidents relating to antisemitism throughout Canada, which have dramatically increased according to a recent audit.