Canada

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.

B'nei Brith: 'Canadian postal union aligned with PA'

B'nai Brith slams Canadian postal workers union after it aligns with pro-terrorism Palestinian Authority union.

Report: Toronto shooter visited ISIS websites

Investigators reportedly have indications that man who opened fire on restaurants and cafes in downtown Toronto visited ISIS websites.

Canada: Man with knife arrested on Parliament Hill

24-year-old man arrested in Ottawa following what was described as an incident involving "a man with a knife" on Parliament Hill.

Fmr. Canada Justice Minister addresses Knesset cmtte on KIAs

Prof Irwin Cotler: 'For four years there have been continual, standing violations of international humanitarian law.'

Canadian court rules child has three parents

Judge recognizes woman and two men with whom she has relationships all as parents of child. 'This is about the child's best interests.'

White House trade adviser apologizes to Canadian PM

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro apologizes for saying "there's a special place in hell" for Trudeau.

Trump aide: 'Special place in hell' for Justin Trudeau

White House adviser blasts Canadian PM amid feud between Trudeau and Trump. 'Trudeau stabbed Trump in the back.'

Two men set off bomb in restaurant in Canada

Canada explosion: At least 15 injured as bomb is detonated in Mississauga restaurant

Canadian PM calls for probe of Gaza violence

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expresses concern over Gaza violence but fails to mention Hamas role in encouraging it.

Canada to apologize for turning away Holocaust refugees

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says government will apologize for turning away MS St.Louis, full of Jews fleeing Nazi Germany.

Report: Montreal home to 'prolific' neo-Nazi writer

Montreal paper outs 32-year-old IT consultant as online recruiter for white supremacist movement.

Neturei Karta invited to 'Palestine Day' in Ottawa

Activists of the radical anti-Zionist group call for Israel's destruction at pro-Palestinian event at the Canadian Parliament.

Canada charity promotes book with anti-Semitic content

B'nai Brith Canada calls on tax authority to revoke registration of anti-Israel charity over promotion of book with anti-Semitic canards.

Anti-Semitic incidents rise to record level in Canada

B'nai Brith warns of 'whopping national increase' in anti-Semitism, calls on Canada to implement action plan.

Independence Day:

Visitors from Holland and Canada visit Samaria

'With every group that comes to support the local producers, we defeat the boycott even more.'

Dramatic increase in anti-Semitism in Toronto

Despite making up 3.8 percent of Toronto's population, 28 percent of the hate incidents in the city in 2017 were directed against Jews.

Quebec legislator criticizes Jewish colleague for wearing kippah

Separatist legislator in Canadian province of Quebec backtracks after criticizing Jewish parliamentarian who wore a kippah.

Pro-terror activist thanked in the name of Canadian PM

Canadian MP attends pro-terror event, thanks activist in the name of Canadian PM Trudeau.

Dispute over 'Swastika Trail' goes to court

Residents of Canadian town west of Toronto ask for judicial review of local Council’s refusal to change name of Swastika Trail.

Anti-Semitic imam removed from Canada conference

Muslim conference in Ontario’s Niagara region removes Egyptian imam with history of anti-Semitic statements.

14 killed in Canada hockey team bus crash

Bus carrying junior hockey team to playoff game collides with truck, killing many players.

Sheikh who called to kill Jews to speak at Canadian conference

Sheikh compares Jews to monkeys, pigs, asks for all Jews to be destroyed - and receives invitation to speak at Canadian conference.

Canadian MPs visit Palestinian Authority

Delegation of Canadian Members of Parliament meets with PA Chairman, Arab MKs. 'Goal of visit is to push Canadian gov't to change policies.'

Canadian Parliament approves Canadian Jewish Heritage Month

Canadian House of Commons approves legislation making every May Canadian Jewish Heritage Month.

University of Ottawa rejects BDS a third time

University of Ottawa rejects motion to endorse anti-Israel movement.

Jewish groups: Canada must deport Nazi

CIJA calls on Canada to deport Nazi Helmut Oberlander who obtained his Canadian citizenship fraudulently.

Aliyah with teens is more attainable than you think

Free high school program in Israel aimed at Diaspora Jews makes immigrating to Israel viable option for families.

BDS motion defeated at University of Ottawa

Students at Canadian university vote down anti-Israel measure pushed by BDS activists.

White supremacists accuse of Jews of plotting 'White Genocide'

Anti-Semitic hate-mail sent to Canadian law firm, accusing Jews of using immigration to achieve 'white genocide'.

Canada's Conservatives to recognize Jerusalem?

Canada's Conservative party promises to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital if it emerges victorious in the 2019 elections.

'Expel Jews to the lake of fire' mailed to Ontario Jewish center

Jewish community center in Ontario receives anti-Semitic hate mail, declaring February as 'Expulsion History Month.'

Canadian court to rule whether Orthodox man is dead or alive

Can hospital cut 25-year-old's life support, despite his family's pleas it be maintained? Ontario court to rule on young man's fate.

Canadian delegation to meet with Palestinian Authority officials

Canadian MPs, journalists, and Senate members to meet Palestinian Authority officials and businessmen, as well as Arab MKs, report says.