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The refusal to cut ties with Scotiabank but merely suppress its name in public is likely to further inflame those who feel the association with the bank is a moral stain on the prize.
The Writers' Trust is not the only major Canadian organization facing protests over its handling of events regarding the war in Gaza.
Giller will operate with a three-person jury for the first time since 2014.
Dismantling systems of arts funding in a capitalist society is notoriously difficult.
The signatories are calling for the Giller to lobby Scotiabank to fully divest from Elbit Systems and for the prize to sever ties with the Azrieli Foundation, Indigo, and Audible.
Protesters gathered outside 52 Division in downtown Toronto to call for the charges against the eleven to be dropped.
The Giller protesters also received support on social media.
For the first time, armed police were present at the entrances as the 300 invited guests filed into the event.
Other considerations aside, this represents one of the strongest Giller shortlists in years.
Twelve titles in total made the 2023 longlist, which was culled from a record-setting 145 submissions.