Once again, Councilor James Pasternak has asked his fellow Toronto council members to condemn those who support Palestine.

Take action, send a letter to Toronto City Council members.

Once again, pro-apartheid Councilor James Pasternak has asked his fellow council members to condemn those who support Palestine. This time it is Roger Waters.

On the agenda for the October 11 City of Toronto Council is an administrative inquiry item, entitled: IA11.2: The Pink Floyd Exhibition at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place from August 18 to October 1, 2023

Read the full statement that Councilor Pasternak has submitted.

Let Toronto City Council know that this frivolous attempt to discredit Roger Waters is filled with falsehoods and does a disservice to all of us.

The response to this frivolous action is best put in Roger Water’s own words which you can read here.

Pasternak has a history of smearing those who speak out for Palestine and attempting to use city permits to preclude actions in support of Palestine. He seems to be suggesting that Toronto anti-discrimination policy precludes support for the rights of Palestinians. This is anti-Palestinian racism.

Residents of Toronto are also encouraged to contact the Mayor’s Office and their Council Member by phone and/or email. Find information here.

Make contact prior to the October 11th 930 am City Council meeting.

Read the statement on The Pink Floyd Exhibition being considered by Council here.

Send letter to City of Toronto Council

See the City of Toronto meeting information.

Background Information

(September 29, 2023) Administrative Inquiry from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre on Pink Floyd Exhibition
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-239563.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Answer from the City Manager Regarding the Pink Floyd Exhibition (IA11.2a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-239809.pdf

Communications

See the names of the 669 of people who sent letters.

(October 10, 2023) Multiple Communications from 368 Individuals received from October 10, 2023 at 2:09 p.m. to October 10, 2023 at 6:31 p.m.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/comm/communicationfile-172658.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Multiple Communications from 226 Individuals received from October 10, 2023 at 6:37 p.m. to October 10, 2023 at 8:23 a.m.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/comm/communicationfile-172695.pdf
(October 11, 2023) Multiple Communications from 35 Individuals received from October 11, 2023 at 8:28 a.m. to October 11, 2023 at 11:09 a.m.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/comm/communicationfile-172722.pdf

Photo in the graph is from May 1, 2019 Toronto City Council. Read article.