Canada

After deadly festival attack

Vancouver driver charged with murder

Suspect with a known mental health history charged after the tragic attack during Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu Day celebration which left 11 dead and dozens injured.

Canada: 9 dead in car ramming at Vancouver festival

Nine dead, many injured, after car rams crowd at Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Ottawa council backs effort to ban Nazi symbols across Canada

Ottawa's city council unanimously backs a national initiative to outlaw Nazi-era symbols, lending official support to B’nai Brith Canada’s campaign. The motion urges federal leaders to ban hateful imagery such as the Hakenkreuz.

'Irresponsible statement'

Netanyahu rebukes Canadian PM Carney over Gaza genocide remark

Netanyahu slams Canadian PM Mark Carney for seemingly endorsing a protester's claim of genocide in Gaza. Carney later claimed he hadn't heard the protester use the term "genocide".

Montreal police arrest suspect in synagogue firebombing

Montreal police arrest 19-year-old man in connection with a December 2024 arson at Beth Tikvah Synagogue and vandalism at a nearby Jewish center. The suspect faces multiple charges, though community leaders are calling for hate crime charges to be added.

'I didn't hear that word'

Canadian Liberal leader walks back Israeli ‘genocide’ remark

Liberal leader Mark Carney asked about his comment at a Calgary rally after appearing to affirm a claim that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, claims he didn’t hear the word “genocide”.

Canada:

Liberal Party drops candidate over praise of Hamas and Hezbollah

Rod Loyola removed as the Liberal candidate in Edmonton following the emergence of a 2009 video in which he praised Hamas and Hezbollah. Loyola now plans to run as an independent, citing continued support for the “Palestinian cause”.

Canada:

Survey reveals alarming antisemitism in British Columbia

In wake of growing concerns over antisemitism, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver releases new survey that paints a stark picture of the challenges facing the Jewish community in British Columbia.

Antisemitism in Canada:

Toronto man charged with 29 offenses, including hate crimes

Toronto Police charge a local man with 29 offenses, including multiple hate crimes, in connection to spate of antisemitic attacks in the city. Despite the gravity of the allegations, the man was released from custody under strict conditions, including house arrest and electronic monitoring.

Canada:

Winnipeg man charged with terror after antisemitic graffiti spree

Police announce that a Winnipeg resident previously arrested for spray-painting antisemitic graffiti across the city is now facing terrorism-related charges.

New Canadian PM condemns Gaza electricity cutoff

Mark Carney, while not directly mentioning Israel, calls decision to cut off electricity to the region a mistake. Pro-Israel figures and Canadian politicians criticize.

Toronto Police podcast:

Officers praise ‘positive’ impact of October 7 massacre on Islam

Toronto Police Service issued an apology and removed the episode of the Project Olive Branch podcast in which a Muslim officer claimed the 10.7 Massacre led people to research and later convert to Islam.

Trump scraps 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum

Trump's trade adviser confirms a planned 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum will not be implemented on Wednesday, but 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports will go ahead as scheduled.

Canada:

Mark Carney elected to lead Liberal Party

Members of Canada’s Liberal Party choose former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney to be their new leader and the next Prime Minister of Canada, replacing Justin Trudeau until an election is held.

B’nai Brith Canada calls for ban on Al-Quds day events

B’nai Brith Canada urges municipal leaders across the country to ban Al-Quds Day, which has long been associated with anti-Israel rhetoric and calls for the destruction of the Jewish state.

Trump confirms:

Tariffs on Canada, Mexico to take effect Tuesday

US President says 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will officially take effect on Tuesday, stating that no further negotiations will delay their implementation.

Montreal synagogue defaced with swastika on Shabbat

'Such attacks are unacceptable in our metropolis, we must all unite and denounce all forms of antisemitism,' Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says.

York University to hold pro-Palestinian dinner

The event was published under the heading 'Victory and Resilience: The Struggle Continues' and is sponsored by the university's Muslim Student association..

Canada on Trump plan:

'We are committed to achieving a two-state solution'

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly responds to Trump’s proposal for Gaza: We support Palestinians’ right to self-determination, including from being forcibly displaced from Gaza.

Following border security deals

Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Trump agrees to delay implementation of tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days, after speaking to the leaders of both countries.

Officially:

Trump signs order imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China

The new tariffs impose a 25% duty on all imports from Mexico, most Canadian goods, and a 10% tariff on imports from China. The tariffs are set to be implemented on Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. ET.

University of Toronto to hold event featuring PFLP terrorist

B’nai Brith Canada urges University of Toronto to prevent Shadi Shurafa, a convicted terrorist who served a decade-long sentence in Israel for participating in a foiled plot to bomb a Jerusalem bus, from appearing virtually at a student event scheduled for Thursday.

Canada:

Islamist group's conference canceled after outcry

Hizb ut-Tahrir, which has been banned in many countries including the UK and Germany, cancels conference on how 'Muslims can regain their rightful position in the world' after outcry.

Antisemitism in Canada:

Toronto-area kosher restaurant location and office broken into

Police in Toronto and in York Region investigating two incidents of graffiti, vandalism, and a break-in against a kosher restaurant and caterer.

Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister of Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party and as PM earlier today.

Report:

Canadian PM Trudeau expected to resign as early as Monday

Three anonymous sources tell The Globe and Mail that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, potentially as early as Monday.

Toronto-area teen arrested over plans to join ISIS

Teen from Newmarket, Ontario, was arrested last month on suspicion of planning to travel abroad to join ISIS, according to report.

Mizrachi Canada head:

'Israelis give Canadian Jews strength to fight back'

Rabbi Elan Mazer, CEO of Mizrachi Canada, tells Arutz Sheva the Canadian Jewish community has dealt with antisemitism as a fact of daily life since October 7, but draws strength from seeing the response of Israelis to adversity and hate.

Canada:

First Sephardi woman appointed to join federal cabinet

Rachel Bendayan, a Canadian Member of Parliament representing the district of Outremont in Montreal, makes history after being named Canada’s new Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety in cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Trudeau.

Third time in seven months

Shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls' school

Shots fired at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School around 2:30 a.m. No injuries reported. Toronto's Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force is leading the investigation, with support from the Hate Crime Unit.

Herzog speaks to Trudeau after firebombing of Montreal synagogue

Israeli President tells Canadian PM that 'words would not suffice, and that firm and decisive action must be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice, to stamp out antisemitism' after syangogue firebombed for 2nd time since October 7.

'Vile antisemitic attack'

Canadian politicians condemn Montreal synagogue firebombing

Canadian leaders condemn firebomb attack on Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, the second time the synagogue has been attacked since October 7, 2023.

Montreal synagogue firebombed for 2nd time since Oct. 7

Congregation Beth Tikvah has windows shattered and is set on fire in early morning attack after previously being firebombed in November 2023.

Report:

Canadian govt. on verge of collapse; PM Trudeau to resign

Following weakening of the ruling party in Canada, Minister of Finance announces her resignation, and it is anticipated that the Prime Minister will also resign later today.

Antisemitism in Canada:

At Limmud FSU, Jews call to 'unite in the fight against hate'

Antisemitism concerns loom large at Canadian gathering of Jews from former Soviet Union.

Canadian advocacy group:

'Amnesty International's biased report belongs in the trash bin'

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) blasts Amnesty International’s report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza: Instead of holding terrorists accountable, Amnesty inexplicably inverts the narrative, blaming Israel for the violence perpetrated against it.

FSWC calls for removal of video game glorifying October 7

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center calls for immediate removal of “Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque”, in which gamers play as a terrorist who murders Israeli soldiers.

Shocking:

Canadian video game allows players to take part in massacre

A Canadian platform is selling a game allowing players to recreate the October 7th massacre.

Canada declares Houthis a terrorist organization

After more than a year of Houthi attacks on global shipping, Canada designates the Iranian proxy group as a terrorist organization.

Montreal:

Man enters Jewish business, screams 'We're gonna kill you 1 by 1'

No arrests made after man enters a Jewish-own business and threatens to kill the owners in an expletive-laden tirade against Jews and Israel.

Trump vows:

Tariffs on Mexico and Canada on his first day in office

President-elect announces his intention to implement a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% increase on tariffs for Chinese goods already subject to duties.

Graham to Canadian FM:

'Should the ICC also come after the US President?'

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, who said Canada will abide by ICC arrest warrants decision: We will make it loud and clear that those countries who assist in enforcing the arrest warrants – even if they are close allies – will hit a wall of resistance in America.

Watch:

Anti-Israel protesters reenact Sinwar's last moments

During an anti-Israel rally in the Toronto suburb of North York, a masked protester sat in a chair and reenacted the final moments of the Hamas leader and October 7th Massacre orchestrator.

Canada:

Chain cuts ties with franchisee who called for 'final solution'

Coffee chain 'Second Cup' ends franchise agreement with woman who was filmed making Nazi salute, chanting 'the final solution is coming your way' during anti-Israel protest in Montreal.

'Appalling antisemitism'

Canadian politicians condemn anti-Israel protest in Montreal

Prime Minister Trudeau and other politicians condemn violent anti-Israel protests in Montreal. Trudeau: Acts of antisemitism, intimidation, and violence must be condemned wherever we see them.

Montreal:

Demonstrators burn Netanyahu effigy

Pro-Palestinian protest in Montreal turns violent, with demonstrators smashing windows, setting vehicles ablaze, and burning an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Canada:

Iranian plot to kill Irwin Cotler foiled

Canada reportedly foils Iranian plot to kill former justice minister Irwin Cotler, 84, a human rights activist and critic of Iran.

Canadian opposition leader:

'The Jews are a true indigenous people'

In a speech that has been circling the web, Canadian conservative leader Pierre Poilievre condemns antisemitism and states: 'The Jewish people are the only people I know of who in the same language, worship the same faith, on the same land, in the same country, as they did 3000 years ago. That is a true indigenous people.'

Canadian vigil for Yahya Sinwar canceled

Canadian Defenders for Human Rights announces the cancelation of a planned vigil in Mississauga for the October 7 mastermind, who the anti-Israel group called 'our Mandela.'

Canadian mayor refuses to condemn event honoring Sinwar

FSWC President and CEO Michael Levitt repeatedly urged Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish to speak out against a planned vigil for former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but she categorically refused to condemn the honoring of the October 7 mastermind.

Canada:

Teens accused of plotting to bomb pro-Israel rally

Newly revealed documents show that two Ottawa teenagers who were arrested in December and February planned to bomb a pro-Israel demonstration on Parliament Hill.

Infuriating:

Canada to host vigil honoring late Hamas leader

Vigil honoring Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar scheduled to be held in Mississauga's City Hall, mayor says she has no power to stop it.

Canadian PM: Amsterdam pogrom 'dark moment for our world'

'The news out of Amsterdam last night is horrifying. This is a dark moment for our world — and one we have seen before,' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau writes.

Terrorist who murdered four teaching at Canadian university

Hassan Diab, who was convicted in France for planting the bomb that killed four and wounded 46 in 1980, now teaches a class on 'Social Justice in Action' at Carleton University in Ottawa.

US and Canada take action against Samidoun

Canada designates PFLP-affiliated Samidoun as a terrorist organization, US adds a Canadian citizen connected to the group to its counter-terrorism list.

Canada tax authority cracks down on a third Israel-linked charity

Canadian crackdown on Israel-linked charities, including JNF, raises concerns in Jewish community.

Canadian opposition leader:

'Israeli strike on Iran would be a gift to humanity'

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reaffirms his stance: If Israel were to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, it would be a gift by the Jewish state to humanity.

Canada condemns Iran's strikes on Israel

Canadian Prime Minister says his country fully supports Israel's right to defend itself and reiterates calls for no further escalation in the war from all sides.

Back into politics?

Bennett raises funds abroad; announces his political intentions

'As circumstances in Israel have radically changed, I intend to return to politics earlier than planned,' says Former Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, at meetings in Canada.

Move in Canadian Parliament to recognize Palestinian state

Canadian MPs from the ruling Liberal Party submit motion to examine how to recognize a Palestinian state as quickly as possible.