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Canada’s Eurovision Debut: A Call for Institutional Action from Organizations Representing Canadian Musicians

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When Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Canada Day that the country would enter the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, the framing was predictably triumphant. CBC President Marie-Philippe Bouchard called it an opportunity to showcase Canadian talent “on one of the most storied music stages in the world.” Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Mark Miller invited Canadians to participate in […]

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Dozens of fellow artists join with civil society to tell Justin Bieber to not play apartheid

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Update, September 6th, 2022. Justin Bieber has canceled his remaining tour dates including Tel Aviv. He has indicated that the cancellation is in regard to health concerns.  We wish him the best with his recovery, and ask him to NEVER REBOOK concerts Israel. Dozens of artists and organizations from around the world say #BiebsStay4Justice Fellow

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Harbourfront we will not stand with Art-Washing of Israeli apartheid

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This year’s Harbourfront’s International Dance Festival “Torque” was opened by an Israeli Dance Troup L-E-V on March 3-5 with their newest show “Chapter 3, The Brutal Journey of the Heart”.  This event was supported by the Israeli Consulate, Israel-Canada Culture Fund and Azrieli Foundation. The Canadian BDS Coalition along with the Greater Toronto BDS Group

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Dozens of fellow artists & civil society organizations ask Justin Bieber to say NO to Apartheid

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Dozens of artists and organizations from around the world say #BiebsStay4Justice Fellow artists and civil society organizations ask Justin Bieber to say NO to Apartheid Justice Bieber is scheduled to play in Tel Aviv in October 2022 as part of his “The Justice World Tour” This is his third time performing in apartheid Israel. In

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Afraid of BDS, Céline Dion? Serendipitous January cancellation of your Beirut concert due to fear of “situation” six months later in Lebanon

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Céline Dion serendipitously cancels her July Beirut concert in January saying she is afraid of the situation in Lebanon. #BDS

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From Israeli citizens to Celine Dion – please cancel your performance in Tel Aviv

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Message from Boycott! Supporting the Palestinian BDS Call from Within (aka Boycott from Within). Also see below. Check out the letter sent in November 2019 by over 50 artitsts to Celine Dion coordianted by the Canadian BDS Coalition. Artists who wish to join in adding their name can do so HERE. Individuals wishing to write

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