Giller Prize to proceed Monday under shadow of ongoing boycotts and protests

The 2024 Giller Prize will be airing tonight — but after a year of continued boycotts and protests by the literary community over the lead sponsor’s ties to an Israeli weapons manufacturer, the event will look a little different.

Giller Prize to proceed Monday under shadow of ongoing boycotts and protests
A person holds up a white sign that says "SCOTIABANK FUNDS GENOCIDE" in black letters in front of their face. Another person wearing a headset is attempted to usher them off stage. The tops of heads of a crowd is visible at the bottom of the image. At the back is a red backdrop that says Scotiabank Giller Prize.

The 2024 Giller Prize will be airing tonight — but after a year of continued boycotts and protests by the literary community over the lead sponsor’s ties to an Israeli weapons manufacturer, the event will look a little different.