The Giller Prize faces protests over sponsors linked to Israel, leading to a taped award ceremony.

The Giller Prize, a major Canadian literary award, is facing controversy due to its sponsorship by Scotiabank and other funders linked to Israel. This has led to protests and boycotts, with some authors removing their books from consideration. Despite the criticism, the award ceremony will proceed but will be taped and aired later. The Giller Foundation has removed Scotiabank's name from the prize but maintains the sponsorship for now.

November 17, 2024
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