Canada

Canada Calls Back Diplomats After UN Bid

Canada orders back delegates to Israel and Ramallah in order to assess the implications of UN's recognition of 'Palestine'.

PA Arabs Celebrate as World Reacts to UN Decision

"World countries have given Bibi Netanyahu a slap in the face," says Meretz chairwoman Zehava Galon.

Canadian PM Personally Intervened to Stop PA Statehood Bid at UN

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper personally intervened to pressure PA Chairman Abbas to drop his bid for upgraded status at the UN.

Montreal Host Suspended Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

Montreal radio talk show host Jacques Fabi suspended for one month for not being tough enough with an anti-Semitic caller.

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Canadian Talk Show Host: 'Jewish People Can be Annoying'

B'nai Brith is demanding an apology from a Canadian talk show host who sympathized on the air with anti-Semitic statements.

Office of Outspoken Israel Advocate Vandalized in Montreal

The office of a political-science professor and outspoken defender of Israel in Montreal was vandalized Tuesday with anti-Semitic slogans.

Canadian Lawmaker Calls for Recognition of Jewish Refugees

Irwin Cotler has proposed calling for formal government recognition of Jewish refugees displaced from Arab lands since 1948.

Canadian Miner Charged for Website Referencing 'Elders of Zion'

A man from British Columbia has been charged with a hate crime for anti-Semitic content on his website.

Tsunami Warning Follows 7.7 Quake in W. Canada

A tsunami warning was issued to southern Alaska following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that shook western Canada Saturday night.

Canada's FM Stands Up to 'The Evil Regime in Iran'

Canada's top diplomat blasted Iran for human rights violations and religious intolerance at a meeting of world parliamentarians.

Iran Attempts to Paint Canada as Human Rights Violator

Iranian television interviews Canadian Indian "First People" chiefs, claims Canada plans to "exterminate" original population.

France Restores Quebec Policy

Francois Hollande Has Restored His Country's Policy On Quebec

France will not interfere in a Quebec vote on independence, but if the vote is in favor it will establish ties.

Video: Netanyahu and Harper Meet in New York

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in New York, thanks him for severing ties with Iran.

Canada's Harper, Netanyahu to Meet Friday

Talk with Canadian Prime Minister will probably focus on Iran.

Canada Shuts Cairo Embassy Temporarily

“We take the safety of our personnel and our mission overseas very seriously," says Foreign Minister Baird.

Netanyahu Thanks Harper for Cutting Off Ties with Iran

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, thanks him for his decision to expel Iranian diplomats.

‘Red Lines for Iran Can Prevent War,’ Says Netanyahu

The sooner the West draws a red line for Iran, “the greater the chances that we won't need other types of action,” says Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Harper Took Daring, Moral Step

Prime Minister: Canadian leader sent "a principled and important message to the entire world."

Jewish Advocacy Group Welcomes Canada's Decision on Iran

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs welcomes Canada's decision to cut off ties with Iran, says it is "an appropriate Canadian response."

Canada Closes Embassy in Iran, Expels Iranian Diplomats

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced that Canada has closed its embassy in Iran and is expelling Iranian diplomats.

PQ To Form Minority Government

Parti Quebecois Wins But Lacks Support To Press For Independence

The PQ is back in power after a decade in Quebec but this is the first time it must govern with a minority of seats.

Canadian Jewish Advocacy Group Calls to Boycott United Church

Canadian Jewish community called to cut ties with the United Church of Canada after it affirms a boycott of 'settlements'.

Aryeh Wise, 33, Dead in Kayak Accident in Canada

His friend, Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinski: "All my memories of him are of joy, an open heart and laughter."

Canadian Party to Ban Religious Headgear

A Quebec party is planning to ban public employees from wearing religious headgear, including kippahs.

Video: Canadian Wins International Jewish Singing Contest

Canadian singer Evan Malach won the 2012 Hallelujah Global Jewish Singing Contest, with his rendition of “Canaanite Blues.”

Toronto: Jewish Man Told Israeli Flag 'Incites Riots'

A Jewish high school teacher from Toronto warned by local police that he is inciting a riot by carrying an Israeli flag.

Church Regrets Asking Arabs to Recognize Israel as Jewish State

The United Church of Canada (UCC) has voted to boycott products exported by Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Canadian Church Votes to Affirm Boycott of 'Settlements'

United Church of Canada affirms a motion supporting a boycott of goods produced in Judea, Samaria and east Jerusalem.

Canadian FM Makes Surprise Visit to Israel, Western Wall

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird made a surprise visit to Israel Monday morning, where he prayed at Western Wall.

Wallenberg Stamp to be Issued in Jan. 2013

A postal stamp honoring Raoul Wallenberg will be issued in January 2013, 28 years after he was bestowed with honorary Canadian citizenship.

Boycott of Samaria Products Will Harm PA Arabs, Says Ha'ivri

David Ha’ivri of the Shomron Liaison Office has just one question for the United Church of Canada: “Do you realize what you’re doing?”

Video: Jewish Groups Document Canadian 'Anti-Semitic Hate Rally'

Canadian Jewish groups urge the Ontario government to stop an “anti-Semitic hate rally” from taking place on the steps of the legislature.

Lebanese Arrested in Canada for Hizbullah Ties

A Lebanese woman has been arrested in Canada on suspicion of links to the Hizbullah terrorist organization.

Hitler Baby Poster Sparks Controversy in Montreal

Advertisements for a festival in Montreal, featuring a baby sporting the mustache of Adolf Hitler, have stirred outrage in Jewish community.

Canadian Senators Warn Against Israel Boycott

Nine senators in Canada have warned the United Church that a boycott of goods from Judea and Samaria could harm Israel and interfaith ties.

Canada Condemns Iranian VP for Anti-Semitic Remarks

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, condemned the anti-Semitic statements made by Iran's Vice President during a UN conference.

EU Harper Clash At G-20

Harper Rules Out Canadian Cash For European Bailouts

Canadian Prime Minister chided European leaders for lack of resolution and adhering to extravagant social spending.

Jewish Leader: Canada Should Play Larger Role in Mideast

The head of the World Jewish Congress, Ronald S. Lauder, said that Canada should play a larger role in Middle East negotiations.

Report: Canadian Campuses Rife with Antisemitism

A two-year investigation by the CPCCA revealed Jewish students face anti-Semitic slurs while sympathetic professors fear for their careers

Canadian Rabbis Urge Peres to Advocate for Pollard

Int'l Jewry continues to press Israel's leaders to act on behalf of Johnathan Pollard.

Peres in Canada: Science Will Change Government

President Shimon Peres says that science can be neither conquered nor defended by armies and its advancement will change government.

Peres Touts Israeli-Canadian Relations in Ottawa

President Shimon Peres praised Canada's long friendship with Israel as he conducts a series of working meetings with leaders there.

Peres Flies to Canada; Iran Top Issue

Peres flies to Canada for a five-day visit with the pro-Israel government and Jewish leaders. The Iranian nuclear threat tops the agenda.

Critic: Reputation of United Church Tarnished by Israel Boycotts

Jewish leaders: Anti-Israel minority that seeks to boycott, demonize Jewish state is tarnishing reputation of the United Church of Canada.

Harper Extends Independence Well Wishes to Israel

Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper extended Israel his nation's well-wishes as the Jewish state turns 64

Muslim Book Calling for World Domination Sold in Canada

The Toronto Sun exposes more controversial Islamic books being sold in Canada, including ones urging Muslims to usurp the West.

Winner of Israel's Singing Competition Gives 'Voice' to Aliyah

Canadian immigrant, Kathleen Rieter was declared first place winner on Israel’s popular television show, ‘The Voice'

Book Guiding Arab Men to Abuse Wives On Sale in Canada

A book advising Muslim men how to abuse and control their wives is being sold in a local Canadian bookstore.

Canada Joins Israel in Blocking Hamas at UNHRC

Israel and Canada joined forces to block a Hamas official from addressing a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

Netanyahu Returns to Israel: We Can Defend Ourselves

Prime Minister Netanyahu returns to Israel after visiting Canada and the U.S. "We can defend ourselves and have many friends at our side."

A Shabbat Zachor to Remember: Netanyahu's Advisers in Ottawa

PM Binyamin Netanyahu’s senior advisers had a unique Shabbat Zachor experience in the Canadian capital last week.

Canadian Anti-Israel Group Seeks to Boycott Retail Giant

A pro-Arab, anti-Israel group in Canada seeks to boycott Sears for selling Israeli products. BUYcott is fighting back.

Canadian Minister Supports Israeli-Owned Store

Minister Jason Kenney personally comes to visit a Vancouver store which sells Israeli products and has been the subject of protests.

Netanyahu to Meet Harper Before Obama

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to make a stopover in Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Harper before heading to Washington.

Canada: Baby Dies After Being Attacked by Dog

A newborn baby boy died after a family dog with turned on the child inside the family’s home near Calgary.

Muslim Extremists Number One Terror Threat, Canada Warns

Muslim extremists are the “leading threat to Canada’s national security,” warns a Cabinet minister, but media whitewash his report.

Harper Gets Pandas + Contracts

Republicans Blame Obama For Losing Canadian Oil To Chinese

Republicans are fuming over Canada's energy agreement with China and blaming Obama.

Canadian FM: Israel Has Every Right to Feel Threatened by Iran

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister compares Iran's threats against Israel to the Nazi Holocaust

Canadian Foreign Minister Visits Kfar Chabad

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird munched on matzah and pressed the flesh Tuesday in a visit to Israel's Kfar Chabad village.

Canadian FM: PA Statehood Bid 'Profoundly Wrong'

Canadian FM John Baird said his nation 'does not stand behind Israel; Canada stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel.