News and updates about Canada

Is Britain next?

Will the UK also halt arms sales to Israel?

More than 130 British MPs signed a letter calling on Foreign Secretary David Cameron to halt arms sales to Israel.

Will the UK also halt arms sales to Israel?

Report:

US lobbied Canada to keep funding UNRWA

Canadian minister says US Ambassador to the UN pressed the Canadian government to resume funding to UNRWA even as the US had cut funding over organization's ties to Hamas, employees participation in October 7.

US lobbied Canada to keep funding UNRWA

Due to 'security concerns':

Canada theater cancels Jewish film festival

Canadian Jewish federation ‘dismayed’ by theater’s decision to postpone Jewish film festival over security fears.

Canada theater cancels Jewish film festival

Netanyahu as vampire

Canadian newspaper publishes antisemitic cartoon

Quebec-based newspaper La Presse criticized for publishing caricature of Netanyahu as the vampire in the movie Nosferatu.

Canadian newspaper publishes antisemitic cartoon

'Wrong, harmful and dangerous'

Lapid slams Canada's suspension of arms to Israel

Opposition leader Yair Lapid also blames the Israeli government’s conduct for Canada's decision to stop arms exports to Israel.

Lapid slams Canada's suspension of arms to Israel

Canada to stop arms exports to Israel

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Trudeau government intends to comply with non-binding resolution calling for the end of arms sales to Israel.

Canada to stop arms exports to Israel

After significant alterations

Canada approves motion on Palestinian statehood

Canada’s parliament approves NDP's motion, but not before the ruling Liberals alter the wording to water down the part calling on the government to recognize "Palestine".

Canada approves motion on Palestinian statehood

Trudeau to Gantz:

'Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah'

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, condemns Hamas but also shares his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.

'Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah'

Lawsuit: Canada gov't cut kosher meat production

Canadian Jewish agencies sue over government rules they say have curbed kosher meat production.

Lawsuit: Canada gov't cut kosher meat production

Canada:

Party's motion calls for recognition of 'Palestine'

Canada's parliament to vote on motion, put forward by the New Democratic Party, which calls on the government to officially recognize a Palestinian state.

Party's motion calls for recognition of 'Palestine'

Canadian bank reduces stake in Israeli defense firm

Scotiabank has begun reducing its shares in the military contractor Elbit following extensive protests.

Canadian bank reduces stake in Israeli defense firm

Israel to Canada & Sweden:

Reinstating funding to UNRWA is a serious mistake

Decision to reinstate funding to UNRWA 'constitutes tacit agreement and support' by Canadian and Swedish governments for UNRWA employees' involvement in Oct. 7 massacre, Foreign Ministry says.

Reinstating funding to UNRWA is a serious mistake

Canada to resume funding to UNRWA

Canada's International Aid Minister officially announces that Canada will be lifting its temporary pause on funding to UNRWA.

Canada to resume funding to UNRWA

Trudeau won't confirm resumption of UNRWA funding

Canadian Prime Minister refuses to confirm reports that Canada intends to restore funding to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

Trudeau won't confirm resumption of UNRWA funding

Lawfare Project:

Investigation launched into Canada's UNRWA funding

Investigation comes in response to revelations that personnel at UNRWA were directly and indirectly involved in recruiting, training, funding, and supporting terrorism – including participating in the October 7th butchering of Jews and the kidnapping and hiding of hostages.

Investigation launched into Canada's UNRWA funding

North of Toronto:

Man arrested at pro-Palestinian protest

Man arrested after allegedly bringing a nail gun to a demonstration in the vicinity of synagogues in a suburb of Toronto.

Man arrested at pro-Palestinian protest

Former Canadian PM Brian Mulroney dead at 84

Former Canadian PM from 1984-1993, who led trade agreement that became NAFTA, passes away.

Former Canadian PM Brian Mulroney dead at 84

Report:

Canada will also airdrop aid into Gaza

As US considers airdropping humanitarian aid into northern Gaza, Canadian government says it will begin airlifting aid into Gaza in the next week.

Canada will also airdrop aid into Gaza

Canada:

Event that canceled Jewish speaker is canceled

Ontario women’s event that canceled Jewish speaker over IDF service is itself canceled.

Event that canceled Jewish speaker is canceled

Canadian judge:

'Man who rammed Muslim family committed terror'

Ontario superior court justice concludes that man who drove his truck into a Muslim family in London, Ontario, committed an act of terrorism.

'Man who rammed Muslim family committed terror'

Due to anti-Israel sentiment:

Israeli cyclist removed as key speaker

Trailblazing Canadian cyclist removed from Ottawa International Women’s Day event over past IDF service.

Israeli cyclist removed as key speaker

Amid surge in antisemitism:

Jewish Canadian MP receives police protection

Jewish Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, whose Toronto-area office was vandalized, among several federal Canadian politicians to receive police protection on Parliament Hill.

Jewish Canadian MP receives police protection

Watch:

Canadian MP denounces anti-Israel protest in Toronto

Canadian MP denounces anti-Israel protest at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto which turned into a display of antisemitism: The attacks against synagogues, schools, businesses and neighborhoods must stop.

Canadian MP denounces anti-Israel protest in Toronto

Canada:

Campaign urges the Government to blacklist Houthis

B’nai Brith Canada launches letter-writing campaign urging the Government of Canada to follow in the footsteps of the US and list the Houthis as a terrorist entity.

Campaign urges the Government to blacklist Houthis

Canada:

Universities urged to cancel anti-Israel speaker

Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator who praised the Hamas massacre on October 7, scheduled to speak at several universities in Canada.

Universities urged to cancel anti-Israel speaker

Canada imposes new sanctions on Hamas

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs says Canada is committed to a 'comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in the Middle East and will continue to take steps against Hamas and anyone affiliated to Hamas.'

Canada imposes new sanctions on Hamas

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.

Canada to impose sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

Trudeau:

'Canada mulling sanctions on extremist settlers'

Canadian Prime Minister confirms his government is considering imposing sanctions on “extremist Israeli settlers” after the US took similar action.

'Canada mulling sanctions on extremist settlers'

Canadian province bans sex-change below 17

The Canadian province of Alberta has adopted a new policy forbidding sex-change operations on anyone below the age of 17.

Canadian province bans sex-change below 17

Israeli pride:

JNF-Canada & KKL-JNF Award Prizes to Scientists

$1 million Breakthrough Climate Solutions Prize Awarded to Three Israeli Research Projects: Largest Incentive Prize in Israel’s History

JNF-Canada & KKL-JNF Award Prizes to Scientists

Canadian synagogue vandalized, police investigating

Multiple windows of a New Brunswick synagogue were shattered. Police are investigating the possibility of a hate crime.

Canadian synagogue vandalized, police investigating

Canada calls for Hamas to surrender

A statement by the Canadian Foreign Minister in the wake of the ICJ ruling on the war calls for Hamas to lay down its weapons.

Canada calls for Hamas to surrender

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

Several countries follow US' lead, announce pause in funding for UNRWA following 'deeply concerning' reports that UNRWA employees participated in the Oct. 7 massacre.

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

Call for Canada to investigate lone soldiers

A Canadian organization is calling for Canadian citizens who served in the IDF to be investigated for war crimes.

Call for Canada to investigate lone soldiers

Canada distances itself from South Africa lawsuit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada believes in the importance of the ICJ but that does not mean it supports South Africa’s case against Israel.

Canada distances itself from South Africa lawsuit

Canadian PM:

'Our commitment to Jewish community is unwavering'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets Jewish community leaders in Toronto amid the sharp increase in acts of antisemitism in the city.

'Our commitment to Jewish community is unwavering'

North of Toronto:

Police investigating suspected antisemitic vandalism

Police searching for suspects after car with decals of the Israeli flag was vandalized in Vaughan.

Police investigating suspected antisemitic vandalism

North of Toronto:

Man arrested over antisemitic assault

34-year-old arrested after four Jewish adults were attacked while walking home from synagogue in city of Vaughan.

Man arrested over antisemitic assault

Canada:

Police serve hot coffee to anti-Israel protesters

Anti-Israel protesters blocked bridge in Toronto’s Jewish neighborhood, protesting Israel’s attack on Gaza; local police provided coffee

Police serve hot coffee to anti-Israel protesters

Canada to absorb people affected by Israel-Hamas war

Canada announces steps to allow Gazans and Israelis to receive visas for study, work, and reunification of families.

Canada to absorb people affected by Israel-Hamas war

Hamas official who proudly flaunted massacre thanks Canada

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad thanked Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for their support of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas official who proudly flaunted massacre thanks Canada

Canada:

Ottawa youth charged over plot to attack Jewish community

Police in Canada charge youth in Ottawa with terrorism for allegedly plotting an attack against the local Jewish community.

Ottawa youth charged over plot to attack Jewish community

Canada:

Protesters blocked Zim's offices in Toronto and Montreal

Group representing protesters stated Zim is main transporter of weapons to Israel, which is committing "genocide" on the residents of Gaza.

Protesters blocked Zim's offices in Toronto and Montreal

Despite bus driver boycott:

Thousands attend pro-Israel rally in Ottawa

'This is not 1943. I'm grateful that Israel exists and as an army to fight back,' Canadian MP says at Ottawa rally.

Thousands attend pro-Israel rally in Ottawa

After 20 years:

Canadian city won't display menorah outside city hall

Moncton, New Brunswick, cites desire to "separate church from state" as reason for decision to cancel display of menorah outside city hall.

Canadian city won't display menorah outside city hall

Are plastic straws truly the planet's biggest enemy?

​​​​​​​Seriously! How can it be that university students don’t understand the level of Hamas barbarism yet fight to stop plastic straws?

Are plastic straws truly the planet's biggest enemy?

Car explodes on bridge near Niagara Falls on US-Canada border

FBI investigating after car blows up at the Rainbow Bridge while heading into US from Canada on the day before Thanksgiving.

Car explodes on bridge near Niagara Falls on US-Canada border

Canada:

Province of Manitoba to make Holocaust education more prominent

Jewish groups welcome the move, which was motivated by discussions with concerned Jewish students.

Province of Manitoba to make Holocaust education more prominent

Canada:

Province of Saskatchewan adds mandatory Holocaust education

Saskatchewan announces that Holocaust education will be a compulsory component of the high school curriculum beginning in 2025-26.

Province of Saskatchewan adds mandatory Holocaust education

'Antisemitism is reaching everywhere'

Professor Marat Resin of York Entrepreneurial Development School talks about the effects of the war on Jews around the world.

'Antisemitism is reaching everywhere'

Canadian university fires employee who denied Hamas atrocities

University of Alberta fires director of its campus sexual assault center, who signed letter questioning Hamas' violence on October 7.

Canadian university fires employee who denied Hamas atrocities

Netanyahu to Trudeau:

'Hamas, not Israel, is deliberately targeting civilians'

Netanyahu responds to Canadian Prime Minister: It is Hamas, not Israel, that should be held accountable for committing a double war crime.

'Hamas, not Israel, is deliberately targeting civilians'

Canadian PM blasts Israel:

'The killing of women, children and babies in Gaza must stop'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launches scathing attack on Israel: I urge the government of Israel to exercise maximum restraint.

'The killing of women, children and babies in Gaza must stop'

Second time in a week:

Jewish school in Montreal riddled with bullets

Officers say they found bullet holes in the Yeshiva Gedola of Montreal building and shell casings on the ground nearby.

Jewish school in Montreal riddled with bullets

Montreal, Canada:

Shots fired at two Jewish schools

Canadian Prime Minister condemned the attacks, calling them 'horrifying.'

Shots fired at two Jewish schools

Canadian PM speaks to Netanyahu amid Gaza war

Canadian PM Trudeau tells Netanyahu that Canada supports Israel's right to defend itself "in accordance with international law".

Canadian PM speaks to Netanyahu amid Gaza war

Jewish family targeted with grafiti and death threats in Canada

Ontario Provincial Police have opened an investigation into the incident and are taking steps to protect the family.

Jewish family targeted with grafiti and death threats in Canada

Canada:

Physician receives antisemitic death threat

Police in city of Mississauga, southwest of Toronto, investigating after physician receives antisemitic death threat.

Physician receives antisemitic death threat

Canada:

TV network fires journalist who denied Israel's right to exist

CTV News Atlantic dismisses journalist who said that "Jews can continue to exist, the Zionist ideology cannot.”

TV network fires journalist who denied Israel's right to exist

Argentina:

Military and civilian jets to evacuate citizens from Israel

Argentina, Canada, other countries plan airlifts to help their citizens leave war-torn Israel.

Military and civilian jets to evacuate citizens from Israel