Canada

Anti-Semitic crimes on the rise in Toronto

Toronto Police report finds a decrease in hate crimes over the past year, but Jews remain at the top of the list of victims.

Boycott stickers appear on Israeli products in Canada

Jewish Defense League of Canada condemns blatant anti-Israel campaign.

Canada to resume funding for UN 'Palestinian refugee' agency

Canada will resume contributing funds to UNRWA despite its documented ties to Hamas.

Toronto stabber says 'Allah' told him to do it

Man who stabbed two Canadian soldiers at a recruitment center in Toronto says he was told to do so by “Allah”.

Two Canadian soldiers stabbed in Toronto

27-year-old stabs two members of the Canadian Forces in northern Toronto. Terrorist attack suspected.

Canada gives Syrian refugees free computers

Canadian government provides 7,500 computers to help Syrian refugees study, find jobs.

Canada meets deadline to accept 25,000 Syrian refugees

Canada meets its self-imposed deadline to accept 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of February.

Canada to return citizenship to would-be beheader

New law would see citizenship returned to convicted terrorists, including Zakaria Amara who planned bomb and beheading spree.

Canada arrests 60 citizens involved in terror

Canadian authorities arrest 60 citizens who had joined foreign terror groups. Another 180 still with the organizations.

Netanyahu picks singer foe to perform at Canada Embassy

Netanyahu is the acting FM, but despite her frequent vitriol against him, Canada Embassy picks Achinoam Nini to sing for Independence Day.

McGill passes BDS motion hours after government condemns them

McGill University student group passes BDS motion in general assembly hours after Canadian government condemned BDS.

Canadian parliament approves anti-BDS motion

Canadian parliament approves resolution rejecting and condemning BDS by a 229-51 vote.

Canadian PM: 'Islam is compatible with secular West'

In two separate TV interviews, Trudeau insists that Islam is 'not incompatible with free and open Western societies.'

Watch: Opposition head grills Canadian PM on Hamas funding

Trudeau gets put on the spot for his planned $15 million for UNRWA despite its documented Hamas ties - his answer is priceless.

Canada to end air strikes on ISIS this month

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his country will stop participating in anti-ISIS air strikes on February 22.

Canada set to pull out forces from Syria in March

Canadian mandate for having active forces in the allied front against ISIS in Syria comes to a close in March, will not be renewed.

Trudeau: We won't rush to lift Iran sanctions

Canadian PM says he will be careful with regards to lifting sanctions against Iran.

Students at Canadian university reject BDS

Students at the University of Waterloo vote against severing ties with five universities in Israel over violations of Palestinian rights.

Jewish woman stabbed in Montreal

A 27-year-old Canadian Jewish woman is in critical condition after being stabbed shortly after midnight; assailant in custody.

Canada to begin lifting sanctions on Iran

In a shift of policy from the past, Canada’s Liberal-led government to begin to lift some of the sanctions on Iran.

Watch: Trudeau 'confident in people who ignore politics'

Canada's PM defends his policy of letting in masses of Middle East migrants by confiding in 'people who don't think about terror.'

Canada's Trudeau 'can't tell Hamas from hummus'

Journalist slams Liberal PM for being asked his favorite Baltic nation and saying 'that's not a thing,' warns Russia may invade Balkans.

Canadian university to vote on Israel boycott

Students at University of Waterloo to be asked whether the university should cut ties with Israeli universities.

Some Canadian cities to stop taking Syrian refugees

Halifax, Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto pause refugee resettlement program due to winter conditions.

Canadian PM to make mosque visit despite misogynistic remarks

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit Al-Salaam mosque following arson, but will choose to ignore extremist links.

Canadian gov't insists its Syrian refugees won't rape

Immigration Minister says mass sexual assaults in Germany and Europe won't happen in Canada because of 'careful selection.'

Canada welcomes 10,000th Syrian refugee

Canada welcomes its 10,000th Syrian refugee, almost two weeks behind schedule.

Video proves Canadian PM prayed at a mosque

Video of 2013 visit by then-Liberal leader to a mosque in western Canada shows he prayed alongside Muslims.

Is marijuana kosher? If it's medicine, it doesn't matter

Following the OU’s certification, Canada’s Kashruth Council says medication need not be kosher.

Canadian PM: We won't bomb ISIS even if attacked

Justin Trudeau lives up to election promise to stop Canadian jets from bombing ISIS, says military will engage on different track.

Canada misses year-end Syrian migrant target of 10,000

Liberal government falls short of promise but resets date to end of January, amid fears of terrorist infiltration.

Relatives of drowned Syrian boy arrive in Canada

Arlan Kurdi's father, mother, three siblings are five of 25,000 Syrian refugees Canada has promised to take in.

Canada may not meet year-end goal on Syrian refugees

Canadian Immigration Minister says it may not be possible to bring in 10,000 Syrian refugees by December 31.

Canada trying to figure out global spread of ISIS

Canadian Defense Minister speaks about 'evolution of the mission' against ISIS as it enters Libya, Sinai, and calls to 'fight smarter.'

Canada aims to double Syrian refugee intake in 2016

Canada’s Minister of immigration and citizenship says Syrian refugees in Canada could hit 50,000 next year.

Montreal teen convicted of terrorism for trying to join ISIS

16-year-old boy becomes the second person in Canada to be convicted of a terrorist offense for seeking to join ISIS.

Rabbi says Canadian Jews have moral imperative to help refugees

God tells us 36 times in the Bible to "recall when we were stranger in a foreign land." Canadian Jews have a moral imperative to help.

Canada's Trudeau personally welcomes first batch of Syrians

First 163 out of a total 25,000 Syrian migrants arrive in Toronto, with PM at the airport vowing 'we will all remember this day.'

First wave of Syrian refugees to arrive in Canada on Thursday

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the first of 25,000 Syrian refugees to be resettled in Canada will arrive in Toronto.

Is Trudeau's new Foreign Minister Secretary a Hamas backer?

Omar Alghabra headed radical group that ran afoul of state for Hamas support; he slammed 'brutal occupation' and lauded Arafat.

Operation begins to resettle 25,000 Syrians in Canada

Over 200 people already processed in the first 48 hours, after Canadian PM presses on with controversial resettlement program.

Canadian synagogue opens doors to Muslims after mosque arson

Following mosque arson, displaced worshipers welcomed with open arms by Beth Israel synagogue in Peterborough.

Canada's new PM supports Israel at UN

Government of Justin Trudeau votes against the six resolutions condemning Israel passed by the UN General Assembly.

Canada delays influx of Syrian refugees to February

Canada's Immigration Minister says only 10,000 Syrian refugees will enter Canada by year's end.

Canada: Single Syrian men won't be let in

In attempt to cut security risks, only women, children and families will be among the 25,000 migrants according to sources.

Canada to fly in 900 Syrian refugees a day

Canadian Defense Minister says plan sends message to ISIS after Paris attack.

Canadian PM vows to remain 'strong' partner in ISIS fight

Despite pulling fighter jets from Iraq and Syria, Justin Trudeau tells President Obama Canada to remain 'strong member' of US coalition.

Trudeau to go ahead with Syrian refugee plan despite concerns

Canadian Prime Minister announces he will go ahead with plans to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by year's end.

Pressure rises on Canada to delay bringing in Syria refugees

Online petitions, local officials urge new PM Justin Trudeau to delay project to allow 25,000 refugees in light of ISIS attack.

Canada: Mosque in Ontario 'deliberately' set on fire

Mosque northeast of Toronto set on fire in what police say was a deliberate act. Unclear if arson is related to Paris terror.

New Canadian PM ignores Islamic nature of Paris attacks

Trudeau condemns attacks and promises aid - but ignores how ISIS claimed responsibility, still plans to bring in 25,000 Syrian migrants.

Canada ready to settle 25,000 Syrian refugees

Canada's new PM promises not only to provide homes for refugees, but also to stop Canadian military involvement in fight against ISIS.

Canada to withdraw fighter jets from Iraq and Syria

Canada's prime minister-elect Justin Trudeau tells Obama Canadian fighter jets will withdraw from fighting ISIS.

Liberals Win Canadian Elections

'Dark horse' candidate Justin Trudeau wins, ending Conservative power in Canada. What does that mean for Israel?

Liberals Headed Towards Election Victory in Canada

Justin Trudeau to replace pro-Israel Stephen Harper as Canada's Prime Minister, local media projects.

Canada Stands By Israel Amid Terror Wave

Canada’s Defense Minister condemns terrorist attacks across Israel.

For the First Time, Canada Strips Terrorist of Citizenship

Court removes citizenship from terrorist convicted of planning attack in Toronto.

Canadian Jewish Group Meets with Jordan's King Abdullah

Amman encouraged main Jewish caucus CIJA to advocate for a Palestinian state; Syrian refugee program with Canada in the works.

Canadian Man Who Joined ISIS Faces Terror Charges

Canadian police lay terrorism charges in absentia against a Calgary man who appeared in an ISIS propaganda video.

Canadian Politician Says She 'Didn't Hear' About Auschwitz

Candidate in upcoming Canada election reaching out to Jews after causing a firestorm by saying she had not heard of Auschwitz.