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Literary prize drops name of its sponsor from title after protests over Israel arms link
Sep 11 2024
A major Canadian literary award has dropped the name of its sponsor, Scotiabank, from its title following months of protests over the bank’s investments in an Israeli weapons manufacturer.
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