Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen said the Community Media Advocacy Centre (CMAC) will no longer be working on an initiative for the Canadian government after it was discovered consultant Laith Marouf had made antisemitic remarks. .“The antisemitic comments made by Laith Marouf are reprehensible and vile,” said Hussen in a Monday statement. .“We have provided notice to the CMAC that their funding has been cut and their project has been suspended.” .Quillette associate editor Jonathan Kay pointed out on August 12 Marouf was hired by Canadian Heritage to train broadcasters in anti-racism, despite having tweeted antisemitic comments. .READ MORE: Canadian Heritage hires anti-racism director who expressed antisemitic views."Astounding — even by the low standards set by all the various other grifters, hysterics, & haters paid out by Ottawa's various "anti-racism" slush funds: The same guy ranting about how Jews are 'bags of feces' was hired by @CdnHeritage to train Cdn broadcasters in 'anti-racism,'" said Kay. .Marouf said his motto is “life is too short for shoes with laces, or for entertaining Jewish White Supremacists with anything but a bullet to the head.” .Hussen said the Canadian government calls on the CMAC to answer “how they came to hire Laith Marouf, and how they plan on rectifying the situation given the nature of his antisemitic and xenophobic statements.” .He said he looks forward to a proper response on the organization’s next steps and accountability over this matter. .“I want to assure Canadians that our government has and will continue to fight antisemitism and hate in all its forms,” he said. .Hussen said on Friday he will be taking action over Marouf’s tweets. .READ MORE: Canadian government looking into ‘disturbing’ tweets from anti-racism director.“We condemn this unacceptable behaviour by an individual working in an organization dedicated to fighting racism and discrimination,” he said. .“Our position is clear: Antisemitism and any form of hate have no place in Canada.”.Marouf could not be reached for comment in time for publication.
Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen said the Community Media Advocacy Centre (CMAC) will no longer be working on an initiative for the Canadian government after it was discovered consultant Laith Marouf had made antisemitic remarks. .“The antisemitic comments made by Laith Marouf are reprehensible and vile,” said Hussen in a Monday statement. .“We have provided notice to the CMAC that their funding has been cut and their project has been suspended.” .Quillette associate editor Jonathan Kay pointed out on August 12 Marouf was hired by Canadian Heritage to train broadcasters in anti-racism, despite having tweeted antisemitic comments. .READ MORE: Canadian Heritage hires anti-racism director who expressed antisemitic views."Astounding — even by the low standards set by all the various other grifters, hysterics, & haters paid out by Ottawa's various "anti-racism" slush funds: The same guy ranting about how Jews are 'bags of feces' was hired by @CdnHeritage to train Cdn broadcasters in 'anti-racism,'" said Kay. .Marouf said his motto is “life is too short for shoes with laces, or for entertaining Jewish White Supremacists with anything but a bullet to the head.” .Hussen said the Canadian government calls on the CMAC to answer “how they came to hire Laith Marouf, and how they plan on rectifying the situation given the nature of his antisemitic and xenophobic statements.” .He said he looks forward to a proper response on the organization’s next steps and accountability over this matter. .“I want to assure Canadians that our government has and will continue to fight antisemitism and hate in all its forms,” he said. .Hussen said on Friday he will be taking action over Marouf’s tweets. .READ MORE: Canadian government looking into ‘disturbing’ tweets from anti-racism director.“We condemn this unacceptable behaviour by an individual working in an organization dedicated to fighting racism and discrimination,” he said. .“Our position is clear: Antisemitism and any form of hate have no place in Canada.”.Marouf could not be reached for comment in time for publication.
