The Giller Prize ends 20-year partnership with Scotiabank amid literary protests over bank's ties to Israeli arms maker.
The Giller Prize, Canada's top fiction award, has ended its 20-year partnership with Scotiabank following over a year of protests by the literary community against the bank's ties to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems. The Giller Foundation, which administers the prize, announced the split on Monday but did not provide specific reasons. The foundation is now seeking new sponsors and partnerships.
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