Canada

Hate crime suspected

Israeli flags set on fire outside Toronto church

Toronto police are investigating after Israeli flags were burned outside a North York church on October 7, prompting condemnation from Jewish leaders.

Days after shooting

Neo-Nazi propaganda found outside Belleville synagogue

B’nai Brith Canada says neo-Nazi flyers were distributed around Belleville, including outside the synagogue targeted in a Yom Kippur shooting.

Canada:

Man arrested after livestream threats targeting Jewish community

33-year-old Kitchener man faces a hate-motivated threats charge after police investigate a livestream containing antisemitic threats against Jews.

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New footage from Yom Kippur synagogue shooting in Belleville

Belleville police say the synagogue shooting during Yom Kippur was a hate-motivated, premeditated attack targeting Jews, crediting two officers with preventing a massacre.

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White House blocked statement on UK's Judea and Samaria sanctions

Reuters reports a draft statement condemning UK, France and Canada over trade restrictions on Israeli communities was blocked by the White House.

Canada:

Defense minister concerned Belleville shooter was former soldier

Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty expresses concern that Belleville synagogue shooting suspect Sean Ward had previously served in the military.

Ontario synagogue shooting suspect dies

The man suspected of opening fire on a police officer outside a Belleville synagogue has died.

Canadian teen arrested after threatening synagogue

A 19-year-old man has been arrested after Durham Regional Police say he allegedly threatened online to carry out a shooting at a synagogue in the Durham Region.

Shooting outside Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur

Police officer critically wounded after gunman opens fire outside Canadian synagogue during Kol Nidre services.

Air Canada investigates antisemitic posts by service director

Air Canada removes an in-flight service director from service and launches an investigation after antisemitic social media posts about Israel surfaced.

Montreal synagogue arsonist sentenced to two years in prison

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad sentenced to two years in prison for firebombing a Montreal synagogue after accepting a $15,000 arson offer.

‘Economic discrimination’:

Jewish leaders blast sanctions on Israelis

Jewish leaders warn the measures targeting Israeli businesses in Judea and Samaria will isolate Israel, undermine cooperation and hinder peace efforts.

Toronto rabbis spark backlash with burial ban over assisted dying

An Orthodox rabbis’ council has barred funerals and restricted burial for Jews who die through physician-assisted death, triggering a fierce backlash from other rabbis and community leaders.

Despite US-only change

Canadian sites display 'Lake America'

Several Canadian websites mistakenly display “Lake America" after Google renames Lake Ontario in the US in accordance with Trump executive order.

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America'

President Trump signs an order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America" in the US as Washington and Ottawa impose retaliatory tariffs in a trade war.

Toronto:

Police investigate alleged antisemitic incident in North York

Toronto police are investigating an alleged antisemitic incident near Bathurst and Sheppard, an area which has seen frequent anti-Israel demonstrations.

Toronto man charged after alleged break-in at synagogue

Toronto man charged after allegedly breaking into a North York synagogue and stealing religious items. Police later recovered the items.

'Shameful'

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's WCK decision

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's decision not to pursue criminal probes over the 2024 deaths in Gaza of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers.

Seven countries warn against Israel's E1 plan

UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Canada and Norway condemn the E1 tenders, warning they could damage the two-state solution and Israel's international standing.

Saskatoon, Canada

Synagogue vandalism leads to mischief charges for 31-year-old

31-year-old man faces three mischief charges following an egg-throwing vandalism incident during prayers at Saskatoon's Agudas Israel Synagogue.

Toronto:

Third suspect arrested in March synagogue shootings

Police charge a third suspect in March synagogue shootings in Toronto and Vaughan, resolving outstanding suspects as community leaders urge probe of foreign ties.

British Columbia declares state of emergency as wildfires spread

Around 20,000 residents displaced, more under evacuation alert, in British Columbia, as 100 wildfires rage throughout the province.

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Attempted knife attack targets Israeli tent in Canada

Suspect arrested after allegedly attempting to slash Israeli festival tent in Edmonton, where anti-Israel chants filled the air.

Canada

96% of Jewish students experienced or witnessed antisemitism

The Office of the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism released the Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences report.

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Israeli soccer player shuts up antisemitic fans

Israeli soccer player Dor Turgeman responds to chants of 'Death to Israel' in the best way he could.

Montreal:

Police investigate overnight fire at kosher eatery as arson

Police are investigating a suspicious overnight fire that heavily damaged Nöam, a Montreal kosher restaurant, as leaders raise concerns of hate-motivated arson.

Highlighting local antisemitism

Israel rebuts Canada 'settlement' critique

In response to Canada condemning Israeli policy in Judea and Samaria, Israel's Embassy turns Ottawa's wording back on it to highlight antisemitic violence in Canada.

AI blunder:

Canadian politician reads chatbot prompts during speech

Watch: Politician in New Brunswick, Canada, reads out AI prompts three separate times during a legislative assembly speech.

Antisemitism in Toronto:

Shooting near headquarters of Jewish-owned security company

Attacks targeting Jewish institutions in Toronto continued after gunfire damage was discovered near a Jewish-owned business, prompting Canada's Prime Minister to order a thorough investigation.

After attacks on Jewish bakeries

PM Carney vows to combat antisemitism

Prime Minister Mark Carney condemns shootings at two Jewish-owned bakeries in Toronto, as police investigate the incidents with support from the Hate Crime Unit.

Toronto:

B'nai Brith demands action following attacks on Jewish bakeries

B'nai Brith Canada demands a federal national task force and terrorist listings after attacks on Jewish-owned bakeries in Toronto.

Shots fired at Jewish bakery in Toronto in twin vandalism attacks

Gunshots struck one Toronto bakery branch while another was vandalized, prompting a hate crime investigation and condemnation from Gideon Sa'ar.

Anti-Israel protest

Toronto man faces terror charge for alleged Hamas-linked activity

33-year-old anti-Israel activist in Toronto faces up to 10 years in prison after being charged with terrorism for alleged ties to Hamas.

Hockey sticks and alcohol

Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs

President Trump signs orders enacting 50% tariffs on Canadian goods like hockey sticks and booze, taking effect August 19.

Following Montreal attacks

B’nai Brith warns of surge in anti-Jewish violence

B’nai Brith Canada has recorded 27 violent antisemitic incidents so far in 2026 - more than doubling 2025 totals - prompting calls for a federal task force.

Montreal police treating attack on Hasidic Jews as a hate crime

Montreal police investigating hate crimes targeting Hasidic Jewish men in Outremont and Mile-End during Shabbat.

Montreal:

Man chases after Hasidic Jews, steals shtreimels

A man got out of a black car, sneaked up behind Hasidic Jews who were leaving a synagogue in Montreal, and repeatedly tried to snatch the shtreimels they were wearing on their heads.

Denies antisemitism

Montreal synagogue arsonist claims plot was driven by addiction

20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to firebombing a Montreal synagogue faces sentencing, claiming drug dependency - not hatred - motivated the hired attack.

Jewish Toronto realtor targeted by violent anti-semitic attack

A Jewish real estate agent in Toronto says he was assaulted by a man who allegedly threatened to kill him because he is Jewish, as police investigate the incident as a suspected hate crime.

Over Nakba exhibit

Canadian Heritage Minister blasts Human Rights Museum

Heritage Minister Marc Miller says the Canadian Museum for Human Rights erred by failing to label Hamas a terrorist group in a new exhibit on the Nakba.

Canadian PM acknowledged severity of antisemitism crisis

Canadian Prime Minister says the post October-7 surge in antisemitism requires a focused response and pledges to ensure the security of the country's Jewish community.

Michael Mizrahi killed in Montreal shooting

Michael Moshe Mizrahi,who was wounded in the shooting attack in Montreal, pronounced dead after hours in which doctors fought to save his life.

Over Nakba exhibit

Only Jewish trustee on Canada's Human Rights Museum board quits

The sole Jewish board member of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights has resigned over an upcoming exhibit on the Nakba.

2 killed in shooting in Jewish neighborhood of Montreal

A police officer and a Jewish civilian were murdered in a shooting the heavily Jewish Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood of Montreal.

A Bible lesson for boycotters:

Responding to the UK, Canada, France, Norway, and Australia

Every product purchased from Judea and Samaria, every order placed, every investment made, is a direct repudiation of a boycott built on the premise that Jews are trespassers in their own homeland.

Canada announces millions in additional aid to Gaza

Anita Anand, Canada's foreign minister, announced on Friday an additional US$100 million allocation for the UN, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Red Crescent and non-governmental organizations delivering assistance to the Gaza Strip.

Toronto:

Iranian-backed terror network linked to fatal shooting of officer

Toronto police officer killed in a raid tied to an Iranian IRGC-backed attack on a US consulate.

Binyamin Governor:

'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'

Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz warns that the decision of the UK and other countries to impose sanctions on settlers and fund the PA will promote terrorism and not peace,

UK takes unprecedented step against Judea and Samaria communities

Britain and several allies imposed sanctions on Israeli organizations and individuals while unveiling new guidance for businesses calling to boycott products from Judea and Samaria.

6 countries announce sanctions on Bezalel Smotrich

France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway announced sanctions against a number of Israeli figures, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Toronto:

Record-breaking 60,000 people attend 'Walk with Israel'

A record 60,000 people attend Toronto's annual Walk with Israel amid rising antisemitism. Six arrested for attempting disruptions.

Montreal man charged in failed arson attempt at local synagogue

A 38-year-old man faces arson charges following a late-night attempt to burn down a Montreal synagogue.

Toronto synagogue vandalized over Shabbat

A synagogue window was smashed in the Bathurst and Glencairn region, the latest in a string of antisemitic crimes in Toronto.

Over controversial members

Carney's new antisemitism panel faces backlash

B'nai Brith Canada demands the recusal of two controversial members of Prime Minister Carney’s newly formed antisemitism council.

Toronto:

Four more arrested in gel-gun assaults targeting Jewish community

Toronto police announce arrests of four more suspects for planned gel-gun attacks targeting Jewish residents.

Canadian PM:

‘Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians'

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney announces new ministerial council to combat hate, focusing on antisemitism.

Five arrested over antisemitic signs at Toronto protest

Toronto police arrest five more suspects for using antisemitic signage at a March protest in the district of North York.

Jewish leader urges Carney:

'Confront antisemitism crisis head-on'

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs CEO Noah Shack issues a firm call-to-action ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address on antisemitism.

Second suspect arrested in Toronto synagogue shootings

17-year-old arrested and charged for March shootings on synagogues in Vaughan and Toronto.

After two-week search

Missing Jewish Toronto teen found safe

Esther, a 14-year-old Toronto girl who went missing two weeks ago, found safe and sound.