Canada

Could Canada's election day change?

Canada’s Federal Court orders review of election date which coincides with Jewish holiday of Shmini Atzeret.

Canadian Jews most targeted group for hate crimes

Statistics Canada finds Canadian Jews were the most targeted group for hate crimes in 2018, a trend continuing from the previous two years.

Canada: Election quandary is about 'what it means to count'

Canada’s 2 main Jewish groups at odds over national election on Sukkot.

Canadian PM urged to speak out on Quebec religious symbols bill

B’nai Brith Canada calls on PM Justin Trudeau to speak out on Quebec bill banning public employees from wearing kippahs.

'Israel violates rights of Palestinian workers'

PA cabinet leader meets Canadian delegation, urges Canada to recognize "Palestine".

Toronto church cancels event honoring terrorist

Following campaign by B’nai Brith Canada, Toronto church cancels event honoring terrorist who organized attack on Israel's airport in 1972.

'Leaders like Khamenei who stand up to Trump must be supported'

Canadian Imam praises Iranian leadership for standing up to Trump's 'bullying.' 'These are the type of leaders that Allah wants to see.'

PA urges Canada to recognize 'Palestine'

Abbas advisor calls on Canadian government to recognize the “state of Palestine” and to support it in the international arena.

Canadian parliamentary candidate removed over anti-Israel tweets

NDP candidate in Nova Scotia removed for tweets accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinian Arabs.

Canada adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Government of Canada will formally adopt International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism.

Canada's election day conflicts with Jewish holiday

Two observant Jews take Canada’s government to court in effort to move date of federal vote which conflicts with Shemini Atzeret.

Iranian-Canadians:

'Canada is a racist colonialist project like Israel'

Iranian-Canadian says she does not consider herself Canadian because Canada is 'white-supremacist, colonialist, racist project' like Israel.

Toronto: Sign threatening massacre of Jews at Al Quds Day event

Shi'ite Muslims rallying against Israel at Al Quds Day event in Toronto carry sign threatening massacre of Jews.

Diplomacy organization discusses embassy move with Canadian MPs

Chaim Silberstein, founder and president of Keep Jerusalem, meets Canadian Members of Parliament, discusses embassy relocation.

Canada researchers reveal 'Iran-aligned' fake news campaign

'Endless Mayfly' posted at least 135 fake news articles, used 72 lookalike domains, University of Toronto researchers say.

Watch: Injured missing kids rescued

Two children and their father fell down a cliff in Munro Lake, Canada. They were rescued after a particularly hard night.

Canada condemns Hamas

Canada's Foreign Minister publishes statement condemning Gaza terrorist groups over rocket fire on Israel.

Anti-Semitism in Canada rises to 'new normal'

Anti-Semitic incidents in Canada rise to record number for 3rd straight year.

Kosher restaurant in Canada vandalized for fourth time

Woman assaulted during attack on kosher restaurant in Winnipeg. Restaurant vandalized four times in five months.

Rivlin meets Canadian PM

President Rivlin thanks Canadian PM Justin Trudeau for stand against anti-Semitism and BDS.

President Rivlin leaves for Canada

Rivlin leaves for Canada after receiving go-ahead from wife's doctors, plans to meet Canadian officials, attend business seminar.

Why is Helmut Oberlander still in Canada?

B'nai Brith Canada calls on federal government to deport Helmut Oberlander.

Former Canadian PM:

'No reason why Canada shouldn't move its embassy to Jerusalem'

Stephen Harper says there's no reason why Canada shouldn’t follow in the footsteps of the US and relocate its Israel embassy to Jerusalem.

Kosher Italian restaurant in Winnipeg vandalised

'Jew' spray-painted on windows, parking lot of Jewish-owned restaurant in second incident so far this year.

150 strangers join funeral of Holocaust survivor with no family

Toronto rabbi shocked to find some 150 strangers showing up to attend funeral of Holocaust survivor who died with virtually no family.

Canadians don’t know basic Holocaust facts, survey finds

Half of Canadians cannot name a single Nazi concentration camp, according to new study.

Canada acquires rare book previously owned by Adolf Hitler

Book detailing statistics pertaining to North American Jews bears indication it was part of Hitler's personal library.

Trudeau: BDS is anti-Semitic, goes against Canadian values

Canadian PM rebuffs call to retract earlier condemnation of BDS movement, cites '3-D' test.

Canada to add 1 million immigrants in 3 years

Canada's parliament plans to add 1 million new immigrants over next three years.

Judge: 'Spiritual trauma'

Canadian company fined for falsifying kashrut

Canadian court ordered company that falsified kashrut symbol to pay organization $20,000 compensation for improper use.

Radical imam won't attend Toronto conference

Imam who called for the killing of Jews will not speak at conference at Islamic center in Toronto next week.

Canadian play: Why does ZAKA prefer Jews over terrorists?

Israeli-Canadian play deals with ZAKA decision to ignore directive to treat terrorists in same way as Jews. 'Even morality has boundaries.'

Canadian PM: Terrorist violence targeting civilians inexcusable

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau condemns Ofra terror attack which caused death of baby of Amichai and Shira Ish-Ran.

Canadian lawmakers recognize Jewish refugees from Arab countries

Conservative and Liberal lawmakers in Canada recognize 'Jewish Refugee Day' marking expulsion of Jews from Arab countries.

Canada sees spike in hate crimes

Hate crimes against Jews in Canada rose by 63 percent in 2017, according to data presented by Statistics Canada.

Canada condemns Iranian President's anti-Israel remarks

"Canada’s commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering," says Canadian Foreign Ministry in response to Rouhani.

Canadian student federation supports BDS

Canadian Federation of Students approves resolution supporting BDS. Hillels across Canada condemn the move.

Toronto-based anti-Semitic publication permanently banned

Toronto-based publication which contained anti-Semitic material permanently banned from distribution through Canada Post.

Canada apologizes for turning away Jews who fled Nazis

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes for Canada's refusal in 1939 to admit Jewish asylum seekers fleeing Nazi Germany.

Christians, Muslims form 'peace ring' around Toronto synagogue

Hundreds join interfaith 'ring of peace' around Toronto synagogue which Pittsburgh shooting victim had attended.

'We have a great friend in Canada'

President Reuven Rivlin meets Canadian Foreign Minister, tells her he will visit Canada next year.

University of Winnipeg apologizes over anti-Semitism

University of Winnipeg concludes anti-Semitism was expressed at a faculty-sponsored event earlier this year, issues apology.

PA urges Canada to pressure Israel

PA cabinet leader urges Canada to pressure Israel to stop "violating Palestinian rights".

Canada calls for full probe of Saudi journalist's disappearance

Canada's foreign minister says Canada is concerned over disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, calls for full and transparent probe.

Canada announces $50 million in funding for UNRWA

Canada steps up aid for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” following US cut.

Quebec to ban public servants from wearing kippahs

Local Jewish groups criticize plan by Quebec government to ban public officials from wearing kippahs.

Canada opposes demolition of Bedouin outpost

Canada turns to senior officials in Israel in an attempt to influence it to refrain from demolishing Khan al-Ahmar.

Trump delivers remarks on US-Mexico-Canada Agreement

President Donald Trump holds news conference on USMCA at White House.

Ex-Nazi soldier loses final appeal to keep Canadian citizenship

Court: 'Reasonable' to strip citizenship from former Nazi who lied in order to enter Canada.

Toronto attacker was 'emotionally disturbed loner'

Details released about man who went on a deadly shooting rampage in Toronto's Greektown in July.

Canada: Syrian refugee charged with murdering teenage girl

Ibrahim Ali, 28, is charged with murdering a Chinese teen last year in British Columbia.

Canadian opposition party recognizes Jerusalem

Conservative party of Canada approves resolution endorsing moving of Canada's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Canada in diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is engaging diplomatically with Saudi Arabia after recent row.

Watch: Scariest roller coaster in the world

Canada's 'Wonderland' amusement park soon to launch 'Yukon Striker,' the longest, fastest, and highest dive roller coaster.

4 killed in Canada shooting, 2 of them police. Suspect arrested

Shooter kills 4 in capital of New Brunswick. Two are police officers. The suspect is in custody.

U.S. urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to resolve dispute

State Department urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to use diplomacy to resolve their dispute over arrest of activists.

Abbas backs Saudi Arabia

Despite Canada's support for PA, Abbas backs Saudi Arabia in its diplomatic dispute with Canada.

Saudi Arabia to stop flights to Toronto

Saudi Arabian Airlines suspending flights to and from Toronto amid diplomatic row with Canada.

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered in Edmonton

Police in Edmonton, Canada, investigating after anti-Semitic graffiti discovered outside a Jewish school in the city.

Saudi Arabia suspends trade with Canada, expels ambassador

Saudi Arabia suspends trade and investment with Canada after the Canadian foreign ministry urged Riyadh to release arrested activists.