Charges Dropped for Four Protesters at 2023 Giller Prize Ceremony

Protesters targeted Scotiabank's sponsorship over alleged ties to an Israeli arms manufacturer; one activist still faces charges.

Four of the five activists arrested for disrupting the 2023 Giller Prize ceremony have had their charges withdrawn, according to organizers.
The protesters carried signs reading 'Scotiabank Funds Genocide,' criticizing the bank's investment in the Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems.
Three individuals were arrested on the night of the ceremony, with two others detained later, including one arrested nearly a year after the event.
The fifth protester still faces charges, highlighting ongoing legal proceedings stemming from the demonstration.
The Giller Foundation expressed support for freedom of speech and the right to protest, while Scotiabank has maintained its sponsorship of the literary award.