Cancelled speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur sparks resignation by legal group’s incoming president

Cancelled speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur sparks resignation by legal group’s incoming president

The incoming president of one of Canada's most high-profile legal organizations has resigned amid an "existential crisis" at The Advocates' Society over its decision to cancel a Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peace advocate's upcoming speech, after some members raised concerns

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