McGill University has launched a Working Group on Antisemitism to help ensure that antisemitism is well-understood, effectively prevented, and appropriately addressed across our campuses.
The Working Group is co-chaired by Associate Professor Alana Klein and Professor Eran Shor. It includes faculty, students and staff, and will base its work on listening to the diverse lived experiences and perspectives of members of the McGill community with experiences linked to antisemitism. Its goal is to develop practical, evidence-informed recommendations to strengthen McGill’s policies, practices, and educational efforts in this area.
The group will:
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Review legal, policy, and human rights frameworks relevant to antisemitism
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Describe how antisemitism is experienced in the McGill community
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Analyze the interaction between antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and anti-Israeli discrimination in university settings
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Explore how academic freedom, freedom of expression, and protection from discrimination intersect
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Recommend strategies for education, prevention, and response
Consultations with affected students, faculty, and staff will begin soon, and more information will be shared in the coming weeks.
This initiative reflects McGill’s ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion, and the well-being of all members of its community. The Working Group will share updates throughout the year and present its final report to the President in Spring 2026.
For more information, please contact aswg [at] mcgill.ca.