#CRTCstopSunHate


Fully supporting the egalitarian norm that hate speech has absolutely no place in a free and democratic society, Canada's Romani community and supporters will rally Tuesday, April 23, to urge the Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to refuse Sun Media Corp.'s 'mandatory distribution' application. We will demand that this media outlet fire Ezra Levant following his nationally broadcasted xenophobic anti-Roma commentary.


Though Levant has formally 'apologized' for his on-air comments, this only came after intense legal and public pressure. The Romani community rejects this apology because Levant has continued to use the discriminatory term 'Gypsy' in reference to our community. The apology seems to have been conditioned more by Sun Media Corps 'mandatory distribution' application than a sincere change of heart by Levant. Levant continues to spew hatred and vitriol against other communities as well, including indigenous people in this country. Let's be clear: Racism has no place on our airwaves!

Join us on Tuesday, April 23rd, in front of the CRTC's offices in Toronto to send a clear message that we will not accept racist broadcasts and to demonstrate that we do not believe taxpayers should be subsidizing such messaging.

SPEAKERS:
Gina Csanyi-Robah, Executive Director, Roma Community Centre
Borys Wrzesnewskyj, former Member of Parliament
Robi Botos, jazz musician and community activist 
More speakers to be confirmed

Michael Butch of The Gypsy Rebels will be performing and electrifying the crowd with the band's hip and unique mix of traditional melodies and jazz, funk and reggae!