Tell Premier Ford: Reverse the Keffiyeh Ban in the Ontario Legislature

In April 2024, Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly Ted Arnott banned the wearing of keffiyehs in legislative buildings, claiming it was an overt “political statement.” Premier Doug Ford and the leaders of the Opposition parties have called for the ban to be reversed, citing that members of Ontario have a right to express their cultural and national identity. Banning the keffiyeh is discriminatory and racist towards Palestinians, Arabs and Muslims.

Not only does the keffiyeh ban violate Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms but it is a form of anti-Palestinian racism. By banning the keffiyeh, the Ontario Legislature is suppressing and censoring Palestinians and their allies. The Ontario Legislative Assembly MUST reverse this racist ban immediately.

Follow this link to send an email to Premier Doug Ford, the Ontario Opposition Leaders, Speaker Ted Arnott, other political leaders and your local MP. Palestinians and their allies have a right to express themselves without being policed or censored.