Legal Group Apologizes for Peace by Chocolate Speech Cancellation

April 8, 2025, 10:21 am

A national legal group has issued a public apology after facing backlash for canceling a keynote address by the owner of Peace by Chocolate, triggered by controversial remarks related to Gaza. The group acknowledged the error, committed to an internal review, and promised reconsideration of its policies in response to widespread criticism. This incident has sparked a debate over free speech, accountability, and the influence of public opinion on event programming decisions.

thestar.com / ‘We abandoned our values’: Incoming president resigns from Canadian law group that cancelled speech by former Syrian refugee, humanitarian advocate

The incoming president of the Advocates’ Society has resigned over the group’s decision to cancel a speech by Tareq Hadhad, a Syrian refugee known for his business Peace by Chocolate.

globalnews.ca / Legal group apologizes after disinviting ‘Peace by Chocolate’ owner over Gaza comment

A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing widespread criticism for cancelling a keynote speech by a prominent Syrian refugee.

theglobeandmail.com / Legal group apologizes for cancelling speech by Peace by Chocolate owner over Gaza comment

The Advocates’ Society said a special task force is now working on recommendations for the dinner but officials did not reply to a question about whether Tareq Hadhad would be invited back

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