B’nai Brith Canada submitted proposals to the Canadian government to try to stop a future scandal similar to what happened with Community Media Advocacy Centre (CMAC) consultant Laith Marouf from repeating. .“Obviously, in retrospect, Laith Marouf never should have received funding from the government in the first place,” said B’nai Brith Canada CEO Michael Mostyn in a Monday press release. .Quillette associate editor Jonathan Kay pointed out in August Marouf had been 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.” .Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen said in August the CMAC will no longer be working on an initiative for the Canadian government after it was discovered Marouf made antisemitic remarks. .READ MORE: Anti-racism director fired from Canadian government project for antisemitism.“The antisemitic comments made by Laith Marouf are reprehensible and vile,” said Hussen. .“We have provided notice to the CMAC their funding has been cut and their project has been suspended.” .B’nai Brith Canada made a submission to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage which requests the government publicly disclose any future breaches of its anti-hate and anti-racism agreements as soon as it becomes aware. It asked for a clause in all contracts with grant recipients stating any breaches of these agreements would require recipients to pay the Canadian government back in full. .The submission said violators of anti-hate and anti-racism agreements should not receive future funding. .Mostyn said thorough due diligence would have “shown his hate warranted condemnation, not dollars.” He added it expects the Canadian government “to ensure those receiving grants adhere to its anti-racism policies.” .“Our recommendations provide guidance to the government on the need to alert the public promptly should future serious violations occur,” he said. .“We are confident our recommendations will enhance accountability and prevent future unacceptable scenarios.”
