Legal group apologizes after cancellation of noted Syrian Canadian’s speech sparks ‘profound’ reaction

Legal group apologizes after cancellation of noted Syrian Canadian’s speech sparks ‘profound’ reaction

A prominent Canadian legal association is apologizing after it cancelled a keynote speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peace advocate Tareq Hadhad, prompting sharp criticism from many of its members.Last Friday, CBC News was first to report that The Advocates' Society

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