In the face of growing intimidation from the Harper government, Independent Jewish Voices – Canada (IJV) issued a statement identifying the tangible threat to criminalize criticism of the state of Israel in Canada. The positive response to this IJV initiative has been inspiring. At last count, 81 organizations from across English-speaking Canada and Québec – including major trade unions, labour councils, civil liberties, anti-war, faith-based, student and other groups — have endorsed the statement.