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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ella Creamer

Literary prize drops name of its sponsor from title after protests over Israel arms link

A protester is escorted off the stage during the 2023 Scotiabank Giller prize ceremony.
A protester is escorted off the stage during the 2023 Scotiabank Giller prize ceremony. Photograph: Rob Gillies/AP

A major Canadian literary award has dropped the name of its sponsor, Scotiabank, from its title following months of protests over the bank’s investments in an Israeli weapons manufacturer.

The Giller prize – formerly known as the Scotiabank Giller prize – will keep the bank as its main sponsor despite the rebrand.

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