Our demands to the Giller Foundation are as follows: [...] Cut ties with all funders directly invested in Israel’s occupation and genocide in Palestine, including the Azrieli Foundation, Indigo, and Audible
CanLit Responds
Toronto (Operates in this area)
Organization
Arts & Culture
Website: canlitresponds.ca
Also known as: Canlit Responds, CanLit Responds Boycott Giller
Public statement
A group of authors and cultural workers in Toronto published a letter on its website dated 2024-07-10 that demands the Giller Foundation "Cut ties with all funders directly invested in Israel’s occupation and genocide in Palestine", and a Boycott Giller page that calls on Canadian authors and book workers to refuse to submit books or take part in Giller events until the prize drops Scotiabank, Indigo Books and the Azrieli Foundation as sponsors. A page dated 2026-04-09 states the boycott has ended.
Last reviewed October 18, 2026
Evidence
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Now, we are calling on all Canadian authors and book workers to stand in solidarity and join the picket line [...] We refuse to submit our books for Giller consideration, or to participate in any Giller events, promotion, or programming until the prize drops its ties to sponsors invested in the oppression of Palestinians, including Scotiabank, Indigo Books, and the Azrieli Foundation.