The Giller Prize's decision to drop Scotiabank's name aims to focus on authors and their achievements amidst increasing scrutiny of the bank's investments in controversial military suppliers.
Elana Rabinovitch stated that the removal of Scotiabank's name allows the spotlight to shine on Canada's best storytellers, emphasizing the prize's intent to honor literary excellence.
Protests against Scotiabank's ties to Elbit Systems marred the Giller Prize ceremony in November 2023, exemplifying growing tensions between literary communities and corporate sponsorship.
Following the protests, notable authors, including the 2023 winner Sarah Bernstein, responded by withdrawing from participation in events linked to the prize, signaling discontent within the literary community.
[
Collection
]
[
|
...
]