Official Resignation Over Cancellation of 'Peace by Chocolate' Speech

April 10, 2025, 3:21 pm

In a dramatic shake-up, two senior officials from a prominent national legal organization resigned after the group cancelled a scheduled speech by the owner of ‘Peace by Chocolate’—a Syrian refugee entrepreneur celebrated for her success in Nova Scotia. The move sparked controversy and internal dissent, with critics decrying the decision as exclusionary and unfair. The resignations underscore the growing debate over freedom of expression and the influence of public opinion on policy decisions within professional circles.


cbc.ca / Canadian legal group cancels upcoming event after uproar over disinviting Syrian Canadian entrepreneur

A Canadian legal association under fire for cancelling a Syrian Canadian entrepreneur's upcoming speech over his stance on Gaza says it will cancel the event altogether.

globalnews.ca / Another official resigns from legal group that disinvited ‘Peace by Chocolate’ owner

Another top official has resigned from a national legal group over its cancellation of a speech by a Syrian refugee who became a celebrated Nova Scotia entrepreneur.

thestar.com / Another official resigns from legal group that disinvited 'Peace by Chocolate' owner

Another top official has resigned from a national legal group over its cancellation of a speech by a Syrian refugee who became a celebrated Nova Scotia entrepreneur.


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