Vanier College Apologizes for Holocaust Event Delay

Venier College just issued an apology after backlash for delaying a Holocaust commemoration

event.

They postponed the special remembrance part of their 34th Holocaust and genocide symposium

due to safety worries, even though the rest of the event rode out last week with speakers

and activities for students and staff.

The decision came from security advice amid tense global tensions, with no direct threats

reported.

College leaders admit they didn't fully weigh how this move would land, calling it an

oversight that hurt those involved.

Holocaust survivor Eva Cooper, who was set to speak, called out the choice as driven by

fear over principle.

Montreal's Jewish Community Council slammed it to, saying it undermined vital survivor

stories.

Now, the college is owning up, extending sincere regrets especially to Cooper and other survivors.

They're teaming up with organizers to reschedule the commemoration properly for everyone.

This shows Venier recommitting to education and ties with the Jewish community, pushing

forward with dialogue and remembrance that can't wait.

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