Canada

Yaalon at Defense Ministers' Conference in Canada

Moshe Ya'alon travels to Canada for conference of defense ministers, will meet various officials including US Defense Minister Hagel.

Canada: Parliamentary C'tee Urges Jewish Refugee Recognition

The Jewish lobby calls on Canada to adopt parliamentary committee's recommendations to recognize Jewish refugees from Middle East.

'Coup' Against Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

Toronto City Council overwhelmingly approves bill to strip mayor Rob Ford of executive powers; neutralization efforts to continue Monday.

Canadians Join Foreign Jihadists Fighting in Syria

Canadian jihadist dies in Aleppo, one of many Canadians and other foreigners coming to Syria to take part in the bloodshed.

Canada: Quebec Politician Calls to Ban Circumcision

Leading candidate of the Quebec Separatist Party calls to remove the word 'Jewish' from the Jewish Hospital of Montreal, ban circumcision.

Toronto Mayor Took Crack, Shouted Death Threats

Film clip reveals drunken Mayor Ford shouting obscene death threats, comes on heels of cocaine smoking admission.

Canada: Jewish Group Won't Take Action on Anti-Israel Mural

Hillel at York University decides not to take action against an anti-Israel mural, explains it has little effect on student opinion.

Boycott Movement in Vancouver Against SodaStream

Radical Left activists demonstrate in Vancouver against the Israeli company which operates in "occupied territories."

Reports: Extradition of Canadian Terrorist Challenged by Lawyers

Canadian lawyers are challenging an extradition order for Hassan Diab, a professor accused of being involved in 1980 anti-Semitic bombing.

Canada: Deportation Order for Israeli 'Immigrants'

Russian woman and her daughter who lived for six years in Israel denied refugee status in Canada, order given for deportation

Canada: Iranian Man Tried to Board Plane With Bomb Materials

Iranian-born Canadian citizen attempted to board plane with bomb-making materials, motive unknown.

Canadian Woman Sues Iran Over Hamas Terror Attack

Vancouver resident injured in 1997 Hamas suicide bombing seeks compensation from Iran's assets in Canada.

Suspect Charged in Toronto Bomb Scare

Toronto resident Mahmoud Jamal charged after attempting to break in into the prime minister's offices in Ottawa earlier this week.

Egypt Releases 2 Canadians Detained Amid Cairo Clashes

Egypt's military-backed authorities have released two Canadians held without charge for seven weeks, the Canadian government says.

Pig's Blood Smeared on Canada Mosque

Muslims in Quebec describe the incident as a hate crime against Muslims encouraged by the government's "intolerance of minorities."

Canadian Islamic Cleric: Amputation Cheaper Than Jail

Canadian Islamic doctor sparks controversy by suggesting the application of extreme punishments dictated by Muslim law.

Canada: 40 Pythons Seized in Motel

The snakes belonged to a local couple who stayed at the room for only one night, with children.

Antisemitism in Canada: Swastikas in Winnipeg

Holocaust survivors and Jews of the town are alarmed, but not surprised: "Hatred and intolerance have once more reared their ugly heads."

Muslim Canadian Denies His Inciteful Remarks Were Illegal

Man who called for Israelis to be shot if they don't leave their homes says the remarks were “inflammatory” but not illegal.

An Undiscovered Internment Camp Housed 700 Jews during WWII

Fred Kaufman, 89, was sent during the early months of WWII to Internment Camp B70: "I have to be very grateful that I was lucky to get out."

Canadian Terrorist to be Deported from Mauritania Back to Canada

A 24-year-old Canadian who has been held in Mauritania on terror-related charges has been released and will be deported to Canada soon.

20 Confirmed Dead in Quebec Train Disaster

The death toll in the Quebec town of Lac-Mégantic now stands at 20, after a series of explosions caused by a derailed train.

1 Dead, 80 Missing in Canada Oil Train Wreck

At least one person is dead and up to 80 others missing in a train wreck in Canada’s Quebec province over the weekend.

Two Arrested in 'Canada Day' Terror Plot

Two suspects arrested on terror charges after having been accused of plotting to use explosive devices in British Columbia on “Canada Day”.

Al-Qaeda Inspired Terror Plot Foiled in Canada

Two residents of British Columbia arrested in a terror plot that involved placing pressure cooker bombs at the local legislature.

Canada Shuts Down Cairo Embassy

Canada has shut down its embassy in Cairo as a result of continuing unrest in Egypt.

Anti-Semitic Graffiti on Montreal Shoe Store

The phrase “f--- Israhell” and two swastikas were scrawled on the Jewish-owned Naot shoe store.

Who Firebombed Montreal's Kosher Restaurants?

Police have released video footage of perpetrators who firebombed two kosher restaurants in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Shalit Visit to Canada Raises Eyebrows

B'nai Brith Canada suggests that Gilad Shalit is no hero and having him speak in Canada broadcasts a message of weakness.

Torrential Flooding Threatens to Evacuate 100,000 Canada Homes

As many as 100,000 people may be evacuated from their homes by heavy flooding in western Canada, Calgary city officials said.

Baird: 'Israel Has No Greater Friend Than Canada'

“Israel has no greater friend in the world than Canada,” Canadian Foreign Minister tells Arutz Sheva.

Canadian Jewish News to Keep Printing

The Canadian Jewish News, which recently announced it would cease print publication, said it will continue serving the community.

Syria Claims it Killed American, Briton in Civil War Fighting

Syria said Thursday that its soldiers had killed three armed individuals – at least one from Britain, and one from the United States

Canada Freezes Trade with Iran

Canada ratchets up its sanctions against Iran, bans almost all exports to and imports from the country.

‘Sad Story’ of Hareidi Family Arrested in Jordan

Beit Shemesh family may have entered Jordan intentionally in an attempt to smuggle children to Canadian cult.

Canada Deports El-Al Attacker After 26 Years

After 26 year legal battle, the Canadian government has deported a Palestinian terrorist convicted of attacking El Al plane in Athens.

Canada Deports Arab Terrorist to Lebanon

After a legal battle of 26 years, Canada deports a terrorist who hijacked an El Al flight in 1968, killing one Israeli.

Third Suspect Arrested in Connection to Canada Terror Plot

U.S. prosecutors have charged a third man in connection with a plot to derail a passenger train at the Canada-U.S. border.

Holocaust Denial Up 77 Percent in Canada, Audit Reveals

Anti-Semitic incidents in Canada rose by 3.7 percent in 2012, and Holocaust denial rose 77 percent, an annual audit revealed.

Canada Tried to Deport Suspected Terrorist

Canada tried to deport one of the two terrorists it caught this week, but didn't proceed.

Report: Anti-Semitism in Canada Up 3.7%

Anti-Semitic incidents increased by 3.7% in 2012, but have doubled in the past decade, annual audit finds.

Canadian Jewish News Ends Print Publication After 42 Years

The Canadian Jewish News has announced that it will cease publication this summer, after forty-two years of serving the community.

Video: 'Project Smooth' Suspects Had 'Capacity, Intent' to Kill

Canada conducted “extensive and complex investigation," which lead to arrest of two men suspected of plotting Al-Qaeda inspired attack.

Egypt Summons Canadian Envoy Over Baird's Jerusalem Visit

Egypt's foreign ministry summoned Canada's charge d'affaires in Cairo, over FM John Baird's visit to eastern Jerusalem.

PA Summons Canadian Envoy to Protest FM's Visit to Jerusalem

The Palestinian Authority summoned Canada's envoy over Foreign Minister John Baird's meeting with Livni in eastern Jerusalem.

Canadian FM Meets Netanyahu, Peres; Hails 'Special Friendship'

Canadian FM John Baird hailed his country's "special friendship" with Israel in Jerusalem talks with PM Netanyahu, President Peres.

Canadian FM Holds 'Positive' Talks With PA

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird held what he termed "positive" talks on Saturday with Palestinian Authority leaders in Ramallah.

Toronto Student Union Passes BDS Resolution

The undergraduate students’ union at Toronto's York University has passed a resolution to endorse the BDS campaign against Israel.

AIPAC: Canadian FM Voices Skepticism Over Negotiations with Iran

Baird at AIPAC conference: "We will not back down on sanctions and pressure just for Iran showing up at the negotiating table."

Canada Confirms that Canadian is Linked to Burgas Attack

Canada confirmed that a suspect linked to a bomb attack on Israeli tourists in Bulgaria is a dual Canadian-Lebanese national.

Toronto Yeshiva Defaced with Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Students at the “Mishkan HaTorah” Yeshiva in Toronto, were shocked when they found the building to be defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti.

Canadian Terrorist Coordinated Algerian Hostage Attack

The radicalization of Islam continues to reach beyond the Mid East, as reports reveal two Canadians among Islamic terror group in Algeria

Canadian Network Names Tel Aviv as Israel's Capital

HonestReporting calls on CTV to acknowledge that it erred by referring to Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital instead of Jerusalem.

Jewish Canadian Couple Found Dead in Florida Townhouse

A Jewish couple from Toronto was dead inside their south Florida apartment on Thursday night, with police investigating a double homicide.

Canada Strips Suspected Nazi War Criminal of Citizenship

An 88-year-old Ukrainian Canadian, has been stripped of his Canadian citizenship for the third time over suspected Nazi war crimes.

Iran: Canada's Delisting of Opposition Group 'Dangerous'

Iran slams Canada for removing exiled Iranian opposition group from its blacklist of terror groups, saying it adopted a "dangerous" move.

Canada Adds Iranian Quds Force to Terror List

Canada adds Iran's Quds Force to a list of terrorist groups, says the elite special operations unit arms the Taliban, Hamas and others.

Canada Expands Sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Canada expands sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in a bid to ramp up pressure on the Islamic Republic.

Canadian PM Affirms Support for Jews in Hanukkah Message

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: We reaffirm our commitment to stand by the Jewish people.

BDSers to Canadian Singer: Don't Go to Israel, 'Shun Tel Aviv'

BDS supporters have targeted Canadian singer Alanis Morissette over scheduled performance in Israel, calling on her to “shun Tel Aviv.”