A Message from Consul General Amir. R. Gissin
January 16, 2009 – 9:17 am
January 15, 2009
A Message from Consul General Amir. R. Gissin
Dear Friends,
This message is personal. It comes at a time when Israel’s existential struggle persists more than ever. This struggle continues not just on the ground, but in the domain of public opinion, as shaped by the media.
The Canadian political leadership, government and opposition alike, demonstrates toward Israel a true friendship, fairness and moral standing, second to none. This is the time when all eyes are on Canada. What can be achieved here today will have an impact on many other cities and countries. The arena for action is the media; specifically the new media.
This is where you come in. In today’s world, two-way communication is possible with media outlets. If you are frustrated or concerned with the portrayal of Israel in Canadian News and with biased depictions, your voice can be heard. Now, think that you’re not alone 10,000 voices like yours can respond every day: praise, protest, inform, correct on leading Canadian news websites, in real time, effectively.
The need for fair and balanced coverage in Canadian media with respect to Israel has given birth to ‘CLIC’ (Canadian Light on Israel Coverage); a groundbreaking, grassroots movement to mobilize Israel supporters online to promote accuracy, fairness and integrity in Canadian reporting of Israel. Your voice will become part of a strong collective that will shed light on the way Canadian news agencies cover Israel, in your own ‘backyard.’
I urge you to join CLIC by simply sending your email address to todaysCLIC@gmail.com. In doing so, you will start receiving a daily CLIC alert (Only on weekdays and never more than once a day), a salient Canadian story or news item related to Israel, coupled with a call to action requiring just a minute or two of your time, i.e. commenting on articles, blogs, etc. If we respond to the CLIC alerts we can make a huge difference by illuminating Israel’s position in Canadian media.
Please join now by relaying your email address to todaysCLIC@gmail.com. I also encourage you to forward this message to your significant others. Today can mark the start of something truly meaningful. As I already said, it’s personal!
On behalf of the state of Israel, I thank you.
Amir R. Gissin
Israel’s Consul General for Toronto and Western Canada
7 Responses to “A Message from Consul General Amir. R. Gissin”
Dear Mr Gissin,
If you are not aware, HonestReporting Canada is doing this right now and they have 20,000 online members already!
This is from their website:
HonestReporting Canada is the only grass-roots organization dedicated exclusively to ensuring fair and accurate media coverage of Israel and the Middle East in Canada.
From educating Canadians about the media, to facilitating direct communication between the media and ordinary citizens, to confronting reporters and editors with examples of unfair or inaccurate news coverage, HonestReporting Canada is a leader in holding Canadian media accountable for their product.
By subjecting news reporting to rigorous and methodical investigation, HonestReporting Canada ensures that Canadians benefit from the highest standards in news and information production.
HonestReporting Canada was founded in 2003 as an independent, non-profit organization headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Visit the website at http://www.honestreporting.ca.
By Dov Miller on Jan 16, 2009
I have an extencive information and matirial I wrote to newspapers, that I am willing to share, and tack any task to defend Israel’s interest in the media.
Ramy Disy
By Ramy Dishy on Jan 26, 2009
No appology for Israel actions
By Ramy Dishy on Jan 26, 2009
Another Zionist takeover.
Why cant western government resist, what are they gaining from this? more hate from the Muslim people in this world. To me all this is is terrorists (zionists) hijacking western politics and using to there advantage
How blind do can you be to not see the reality?
Everyone knows that Israel is ‘Illegal’. How can you just go into some country, claim its your ‘promised land’, kick the people out onto the streets, make them live in poverty with no clean water, bulldoze their homes and then build luxury houses with swimming pools (true irony) in place for the Jewish people. To think this promised land was once going to be somewhere in Africa. I’m a historian.
Why would you demonstrate a true friendship to a fake country?
By Steve on Feb 2, 2009
I think the CIC needs to work closer with the already in place Jewish institutions in Canada, such as Honest Reporting who work diligently not necessarily at ‘just siding with Israel’ but at ‘the truth of the matter’ – we don’t need to side with Israel, we already do; we don’t need anyone preaching to the choir!
We do desperately need Honest Reporters and tougher laws on dishonest reporting, nationally as well as internationally.
By Annette on May 13, 2009
Have you read “To criticize Israel is a dangerous thing in today’s Canada”, Toronto Star, Sept 11 / 09 ? It is written by Kathy Wazana, who is Jewish. An interesting point of view.
By Mike Rouse on Sep 11, 2009
Yeah, Mike, I’ve read it. More of the usual self-hating self-loathing I hate my people crap because Israel’s conduct exposes her to the vilification of Jews which she might escape if she turns on Israel.
There are at least five Iranian films being showcased at the film festival some which spotlight and feature Tehran. In light of the ongoing persecution and oppression of its populations, may we expect an organized protest from Wazana and her friends? Not likely.
By Mel on Sep 12, 2009