Canadian Government

Canada to impose sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed that the Canadian government was 'actively on' passing sanctions on Israelis who 'incite violence' in Judea and Samira.

Canadian party supporting minority gov calls for Israel boycotts

NDP, which signed deal keeping governing Liberals in power through 2025, calls for anti-Israel boycotts and end of arms sales.

Canada to reform contracting process after antisemitism scandal

But Jewish orgs and politicians demands government pledge to do more to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.

Jewish org slams Canadian government for funding ‘pay for slay’

Abraham Global Peace Initiative denounces Canadian government for 'complicity in aiding and abetting Palestinian terrorism.'

Canadian government to review funding to anti-racism groups

In response to anti-Jewish tweets by anti-racism consultant, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau pledges review of group's funding.

Anti-racism org funded by Canadian gov accused of antisemitism

B’nai Brith calls for inquiry into Canadian gov funded anti-racism org after further evidence of antisemitism and racism comes to light.

B’nai Brith calls for dissolution of UNHRC commission of inquiry

B'nai Brith Canada slams inquiry after antisemitic remarks made by commission member, asks Canadian government to take action.

Canadian government urged to blacklist IRGC

On anniversary of AMIA bombing, B’nai Brith Canada calls on Canadian government to list IRGC as a terrorist entity.

Canadian government asked for progress report on antisemitism

B'nai Brith Canada urges antisemitism envoy to release progress report on government's pledges to fight antisemitism.

B’nai Brith blasts Canadian gov for voting against Israel at UN

B’nai Brith Canada calls out Canadian government's three year pattern of voting for UN anti-Israel resolutions.

B’nai Brith slams U of Toronto for ‘troubling hiring process’

B'nai Brith is urging the Canadian government to investigate the hiring process of a foreign academic accused of ties to extremism.

Canadian government pledges to tackle anti-Semitism

B’nai Brith Canada expresses optimism following Government of Canada’s pledge to tackle anti-Semitism.

Canadian gov to fund community initiatives to combat Jew-hatred

Two programs aimed at tackling anti-Semitism through research and education will receive government Anti-Racism Action Program grants.

Canadian government hosting national anti-Semitism summit

Summit will feature array of speakers including Irwin Cotler, special envoy for combating anti-Semitism.

Petition urges Canadian government to condemn Swastika Trail

Ontario road dates to 1920s before the ancient symbol became associated with the Nazis and the Holocaust.

Canadian PM congratulates Israel's new government

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau: Canada and Israel are close friends bound together by shared democratic values.

Petition: Remove Pierre Trudeau statue over "historical racism"

Change.org petition also brings up allegation that former Canadian prime minister wrote anti-Semitic play while in university.

Canadian gov needs to "tackle anti-Semitism head on"

Board calls for governments, civil society leaders and people of good conscience to denounce anti-Semitism.

Canada expresses condolences over Meron disaster

Canadian PM Trudeau, opposition leader O’Toole join other world leaders who expressed condolences deadly stampede during in Meron.

Canadian gov refutes "shameful" claim of “8,000 Jews” at border

Quebec news program falsely reports that “8,000 Jews” had arrived at the border for Passover.

'Canadian Ambassador To Israel Shouldn't Be Jewish'

CBC anchor arouses outrage in interview with Canadian FM by suggesting new Amb. unfit for post - because he is Jewish.