Canada

Shurat HaDin demands Canadian museum pause ‘Nakba’ exhibit

Israeli NGO alleges Canadian museum exhibit discriminates, falsifies history, and presents fake Palestinian narrative.

Suspect arrested after midtown Toronto Menorah vandalized

Toronto police announce arrest of 48-year-old for damaging a midtown Menorah in a suspected hate crime.

Israel blasts Canada

'The time to ban incitement is now'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticizes Canada’s government for failing to protect Jews amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents.

Toronto antisemitism

18-year-old charged in pellet gun shootings on synagogues

18-year-old arrested and charged after targeted pellet gun attacks on Toronto’s Jewish community, the latest in a spate of hate-motivated attacks in Canada’s largest city.

Consul General in Toronto:

Canadian tax authority acting against Jewish institutions

Israel’s Consul General in Toronto, Idit Shamir, accuses Canadian tax authorities of targeting Jewish institutions. Liberal MP Anthony Housefather warns that complaints against Jewish schools are a 'direct attack on Jewish life in Canada.'

Canada:

Jewish groups demand terror designation for Palestine Action

Jewish groups urge Canada to ban Palestine Action for inciting violence via global target maps.

Canada:

Arrest made in shootings at Toronto and Vaughan synagogues

18-year-old arrested for the March shootings at two synagogues in Toronto and Vaughan.

Murder of Jewish man shocks Toronto

Daniel Stopnicki, a 47-year-old Jewish man from Toronto and a technology lecturer, was shot to death in the northern part of the city while walking his dog.

Toronto:

Jewish community targeted in assault using replica firearm

Toronto Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a blue SUV linked to a suspected hate-motivated assault on visibly Jewish individuals in North York.

Antisemitism surges in Canada with 6,800 incidents in 2025

B’nai Brith report documents 6,800 antisemitic incidents in 2025, highlighting sharp rise, online surge, and growing concerns nationwide.

Toronto Judaica shop hit by rock in latest antisemitic attack

Toronto Judaica shop hit by a rock for the third time, as police probe hate motives amid rising antisemitic incidents in the city.

North of Toronto

Police hunt suspect after assault at Orthodox synagogue

Police are searching for a suspect after an alleged hate-motivated assault at the Sephardic Kehila Centre in Thornhill, just north of Toronto. The victim was not injured.

Ahead of Yom Ha'atzmaut:

Dozens of new olim from North America

About 50 immigrants arrived from North America this week; with over 540 since the start of the year, and 4,100+ immigration files opened.

Toronto:

Jewish-owned restaurant riddled with gunfire

The attack is the eighth such incident targeting the Jewish community since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion.

Manitoba Premier:

'Let the Epstein class fight the Epstein war'

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to take stronger action to help end the ongoing war involving Iran, warning of its growing human and economic toll.

Toronto:

Police ban protests on residential streets in Jewish neighborhood

Toronto police ban protesters from demonstrating on residential streets near Bathurst and Sheppard in North York, citing increased volatility and fear in the predominantly Jewish community.

Western leaders call on Israel to stop war in Lebanon

Five Western countries criticized Israel's military actions in Lebanon and called for efforts to prevent a large-scale military operation.

Police investigating

Antisemitic signs at protest near Toronto Jewish community

Toronto police are investigating reports of antisemitic imagery displayed at a protest in the city’s Jewish community as Jewish leaders call for enforcement of Canada’s hate laws.

Western leaders warn:

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.

Chikli urges Canadian PM to act after shootings at synagogues

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli sent an urgent letter this week to the Prime Minister of Canada following spate of antisemitic violence.

Rabbi after synagogue shooting

'This is not the Canada we grew up in'

Rabbi Daniel Korobkin of Beth Avraham Yosef of Toronto, responds to the shooting attack on his synagogue, sharing with Arutz Sheva his frustrations and fears for the future of Jewish life in Canada.

Canada allocates $10M to boost security at Jewish institutions

Canada will allocate $10 million to help Jewish institutions strengthen security after gunfire struck three Toronto-area synagogues.

Toronto Synagogue Shooting:

'Living our lives is the best revenge'

A member of one of the Toronto-area synagogues targeted in the past week says that the congregation has no intention of being driven away from their way of life.

Canadian MP slams PM Carney over Iran war stance

Canadian MP Melissa Lantsman, co-deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, criticizes Prime Minister Mark Carney for retracting support for the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.

Herzog 'alarmed' by antisemitic attacks in Toronto

President Isaac Herzog held a Zoom call with leaders of the Canadian Jewish community after a series of antisemitic shooting attacks on synagogues, Jewish institutions, and businesses in Toronto.

Two Canadian synagogues come under fire on Friday night

These incidents add to three additional shooting attacks carried out against Jewish institutions and institutions run by Jews during the past week.

Amid wave of antisemitism

Kosher restaurant vandalized in Montreal

Antisemitic incidents in Canada continue following the elimination of Iran’s Ali Khamenei, with vandalism in Montreal following shootings targeting a Jewish-owned restaurant and synagogue in Toronto.

Gunfire strikes Toronto synagogue during Purim celebrations

Police investigate suspected antisemitic attack after 12 bullets fired at Temple Emanu-El; no injuries reported.

Canada sides with U.S. and Israel against Iran

Ottawa affirms Israel's right to self-defense, stresses that Iran is a central source of terrorism and instability, and commits to continuing sanctions.

OpenAI employees warned about Canada shooting suspect months ago

ChatGPT company chose not to inform authorities about Jesse Van Rootselaar’s descriptions of violence in June 2025.

Tailwinds for Canadian business aviation

Record demand and tax repeals signal new era for private sector

Canada ties Iran diplomacy to regime change

Canada’s foreign minister says Ottawa will not restore ties with Iran without regime change, as the US weighs possible military action.

Deadly Canada school shooting:

Suspect identified as 18-year-old woman

Police say 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar carried out Tuesday’s deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Authorities have not determined the motive.

British Columbia, Canada:

10 dead, including suspect, in school shooting

A school shooting in Tumbler Ridge leaves ten dead, including the suspect. Two wounded airlifted to hospital.

The site that exposes IDF veterans in Canada

Shurat HaDin demands Stripe end payment processing services for site aimed at exposing IDF veterans and Canadian Jews to danger.

Canada:

Jewish groups warn Carney after antisemitism envoy eliminated

Prime Minister Mark Carney replaces Canada’s antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys with a new national unity council, prompting Jewish groups to warn the government not to weaken efforts against rising antisemitism.

Following anti-Israel pressure:

Israeli league cancels Canada tournament

The Israel Elite Hockey League said the Toronto event was delayed due to external factors, as claims emerge of pressure from anti-Israel activists.

11 nations condemn demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

11 nations condemn Israel's demolition of UNRWA's Jerusalem headquarters, urging adherence to international law and calling for unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and Judea and Samaria.

Solidarity in Canada:

Christian journalist places mezuzah at his home's entrance

Canadian journalist Warren Kinsella, a Toronto resident and a Christian by faith, installed a mezuzah in his home as a sign of solidarity with the Jewish community in light of the rise in antisemitism.

Canada is learning what Israel learned a long time ago.

"Middle powers" like Canada and others are waking up to a world Israel encountered beginning decades ago. Israel might be blamed for collapsing the old order, but it simply outlived it. Opinion.

North of Toronto

Teen arrested for antisemitic threats on Jewish sites

14‑year‑old boy from Newmarket, north of Toronto, arrested after police say he made antisemitic calls to Jewish institutions. He faces multiple charges.

Israeli comedian's Canada show marred by assault, detention

Guy Hochman underwent six hours of questioning at Toronto airport following anti-Israel org.'s complaints, and was later assaulted outside his show by a protester.

Canada

Anti-Israel groups plan protest against comedian Guy Hochman

Pro-Palestinian organizations are calling for a protest against the appearance of Guy Hochman at the Jewish Federation of Toronto, claiming he was complicit in “genocide" against Palestinians.

B’nai Brith to Canada:

'List Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorists'

B’nai Brith Canada urges Ottawa to designate three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist entities over support for Hamas, calling for action to match recent US and Argentine measures.

Air Canada drama:

Passengers heard screams and prevented a disaster

Before takeoff, Air Canada flight returns to terminal after passengers report screams and banging from beneath the cabin floor.

Synagogue and mosque hit

Winnipeg man charged over hate‑related graffiti

Winnipeg man charged with 14 counts of mischief after hate‑related graffiti hit a synagogue, mosque, and other sites, as police investigate motive and consider possible hate‑crime charges.

Why Canadian Safe Demand Hit All-Time High in 2024

Canadian property values and security threats are driving record demand for professional-grade safes - and INKAS is expanding its entire product line to protect what matters most

Winnipeg police investigate hate crime after synagogue vandalized

Winnipeg’s Shaarey Zedek synagogue vandalized with swastikas and hate graffiti, with police also recovering a suspicious item.

Afraid in Canada? Come to Tulsa

The Jewish community in Oklahoma is offering assistance to Canadian Jews affected by rising antisemitism, including legal support and help settling in the city of Tulsa.

Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto

Vandals tore Mezuzahs from the door of Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger in a recent antisemitic incident in Toronto, the second such incident to take place recently.

Toronto:

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Boxing Day

Last week, protest demonstrations targeted the Indigo chain amid claims that the chain's Jewish owners made donations to lone soldiers in the IDF.

Western states condemn approval of new Judea, Samaria communities

A group of Western and allied countries condemned Israel’s approval of 19 new communities in Judea and Samaria, calling the move unilateral and harmful to regional stability and peace efforts.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney bows down to terrorism

Does promoting a Palestinian Arab terror state constitute support for Israel or is it exactly bowing down to terrorism? Op-ed.

Canadian MPs denied entry at Allenby Crossing

Six Canadian parliament members who sought to enter the West Bank were denied access due to their ties to the "Canadian Muslim Voice" organization, which is designated as a terrorist group in Israel.

After Sydney attack

Canada stands with Australia

Canadian PM Mark Carney condemns the antisemitic Hanukkah attack in Sydney, pledging solidarity. Toronto Police increases security for Jewish communities during the holiday.

Canada

Model considers move to Israel after antisemitic incident

Miriam Mattova speaks about the incident in which an Uber driver refused to drive her just because she is Jewish.

Antisemitism in Toronto:

Woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish

Miriam Mattova says an Uber driver ordered her out after hearing she was Jewish, calling it a disturbing sign of rising antisemitism and urging the company to act decisively.

Canada removes Syria from terror list

Canada announced that Syria and the organization led by al-Julani were removed from its terror list, following similar moves by the U.S. and the United Kingdom.

Free Palestine protesters storm debate on two-state solution

Anti-Israel groups in Canada tried to force entry to a debate in Toronto's Meridian Hall to stop former Israeli officials from presenting.

Toronto

Campaign targets 'war criminals' Olmert, Livni, and Shaked

Anti-Israel organizations are working to prevent the participation of former Israeli government officials in a discussion on the two-state solution scheduled to take place tomorrow in Toronto.