Canada

Ontario town finally changes name of street linked to Nazis

Puslinch street Swastika Trail renamed Holly Trail after years long legal battle.

Ottawa school board to hire Jewish equity coach

Move comes after multiple antisemitic incidents occur at local high school, culminating in two hate crime investigations by police.

Canada:

Minister says antisemites must be held accountable in Ontario

Ontario Education Minister acknowledges that antisemitism in the province often occurs without repercussions.

B’nai Brith urges ouster of Iranian representative in Montreal

Advocacy org calls for investigation into alleged terror ties of ex-Iran Air CEO representing Islamic Republic at UN agency in Montreal.

Ottawa:

Two students charged with hate crimes in swastika incident

Students facing criminal charges in connection with display of swastika at high school in Canada’s capital.

Ontario police investigating swastika graffiti spree

Town of Mount Forest hit with multiple swastika vandalism incidents over three-day period, described as “possible hate motivated crimes.”

Renowned Holocaust scholar Michael Marrus passes away at 81

Internationally respected academic shed light on Vichy France's collaboration with Nazi Germany.

March of the Living director awarded Order of Canada

Eli Rubenstein given honor for devotion to Holocaust education.

Vancouver, Canada JCC gets $25 million gov grant for expansion

Funding will help transform Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver into 'expanded, state-of-the-art space.'

Holocaust survivor Max Polak who became Quebec judge dies at 92

Former longtime Quebec judge and politician, well known in the Jewish community, passes away.

U of Toronto will not adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

Despite longstanding antisemitism problem, U of T refuses to adopt definition, citing academic freedom and freedom of expression.

Jim Carr, Canadian Jewish MP, dies at 71

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau eulogizes Liberal Jewish MP who served in his cabinet: Such a passionate thoughtfulness.'

B’nai Brith:

Amazon Canada must remove ‘hateful and appalling items’

Advocacy org demands Amazon Canada remove antisemitic items from its site, including Nazi images and posters of concentration camp victims.

Canada:

Province of Saskatchewan adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

"Antisemitism is on the rise and must be condemned," says Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice.

5 people killed in shooting at condo board meeting in Toronto

73-year old shooter kills five people in suburban condo building before being fatally shot by police.

Canadian Prime Minister:

'On Hanukkah, we reaffirm our commitment to combat antisemitism'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: The candles of the Hanukkiah serve as a reminder that, just as light drowns out the dark, love conquers hate.

Ottawa moves closer to renaming street after Mahsa Amini

Street outside former Iranian Embassy in Canada’s capital would be renamed Mahsa Amini Street.

Antisemitic graffiti found in Toronto described as ‘disturbing’

Graffiti in front of church targeting Jewish community called a threat to safety of Jews by community leaders.

B’nai Brith warns of Iranian interference in Canadian affairs

Calling for the creation of a foreign agents registry, B'nai Brith also names PA and Chinese agents as dangers to democracy.

Ottawa police investigating antisemitic incident at local HS

Hate crime investigation opened after swastika discovered in school room where student makes Nazi salute.

$25M added to reward in murder of Barry and Honey Sherman

The slaying of Canadian billionaire philanthropists remains unsolved after five years, with the couple's son reaching out for help.

Daughter of slain Jewish Canadian couple appeals to the public

Family of Barry and Honey Sherman ask for public's help in solving parents' murder which remains unsolved after five years.

Canadian PM lights Hanukkah candles ahead of holiday

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets an early start to Hanukkah, participates in candle lighting ceremony with Jewish leaders.

Montreal:

Man accused of yelling antisemitic slurs charged

21-year-old Jawad Jawad charged with willfully inciting hatred against an identifiable group.

Canada:

Editor of antisemitic newspaper invited to event in Parliament

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center criticizes initiation to editor of Arabic newspaper notorious for its antisemitic content.

Canada:

Northwest Territories incorporate Holocaust education

In response to B'nai Brith Canada advocacy, Northwest Territories to incorporate Holocaust education into their Grade 6 curriculum.

Candidate for PM of Canada:

'I will move the embassy to Jerusalem'

Leader of Conservative Party of Canada says that if he wins elections, he will move the Canadian embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Calgary:

Man charged for threatening Jewish dog walker and elderly couple

Holocaust denying antisemite who screamed abuse at Jewish dog walker and Jewish couple living across the street charged by police.

Canadian PM condemns Jerusalem bombings

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Incredibly saddened to learn about death of Canadian in Jerusalem terrorist attack.

B’nai Brith warns Iran issuing threats against Canadians

Advocacy org calls on Ottawa to enact foreign agent registry similar to other western nations.

Canadian lawmaker apologizes over antisemitic comments

Jewish groups condemn Ottawa lawmaker who said last year that Israel is the single greatest origin of violence in the Middle East.

Watch: Tense moment between Trudeau, Chinese leader goes viral

President Xi taped telling Trudeau that it was 'inappropriate' to leak details of their conversation to the press.

Montreal:

Theater cancels concert by rapper who compared himself to Hitler

Venue cancels concert by notorious rapper with history of antisemitic remarks.

Woke multiculturalism is national suicide: Canada is proof

Merkel's Germany in 2015 brought in 1 m. migrants ti a population of 80 m.. Canada will bring in 1.5 m. to a population of 38 m. Op-ed.

Canada:

Ontario introduces mandatory Holocaust education

Jewish groups welcome province's announcement that Grade 6 curriculum will include mandatory Holocaust education.

Canadian province urged to discontinue Saturday elections

B'nai Brith calls on British Columbia to move election days from Saturday to accommodate Jewish voters.

Canada:

Province of New Brunswick adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

B'nai Brith Canada thanks Premier Blaine Higgs for formalizing Declaration embracing the IHRA definition.

Canada:

Province of Manitoba approves IHRA definition of antisemitism

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson: Antisemitism has no place in our communities.

Toronto man wanted by police for defacing 21 cars with swastikas

Toronto police ask for public's help in identifying suspect who etched antisemitic symbols into 21 cars in a downtown area.

Canada:

White supremacist sent to one year in jail over antisemitism

Court sentences former Canadian Nationalist Party leader to one year in jail for willfully promoting hatred against Jewish people.

Canada:

Jewish org slams 'appalling' graffiti attacks on two synagogues

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center warns of growing antisemitism across Canada.

B’nai Brith highlights Jamaica’s role saving Holocaust refugees

B'nai Brith Canada partners with Jamaican orgs to speak about little known chapter of World War II history.

Canada bans IRGC leaders from entering the country

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says more than 10,000 members of the IRGC leadership will be inadmissible to Canada forever.

B’nai Brith Canada calls for special UN session on Iran

Advocacy org demands that UNHRC no longer stay silent on the human rights abuses and repression of women in Iran.

Canadian white nationalist convicted for antisemitic hate speech

Head of Canadian Nationalist Party found guilty of promoting hatred after he called Jews "parasitic tribe' and advocated expulsion of Jews.

Canada:

Jewish org praises sanction on Iran for human rights violations

Abraham Global Peace Initiative applauds step but urges government to add Revolutionary Guard Corps to list of terrorist entities.

Canadian PM:

'Yom Kippur a time for self-reflection, repentance, and renewal'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlights important contributions of Jewish Canadians to the country in Yom Kippur statement.

Police in Canada:

Toronto Jewish man whose remains were found was abducted

Police say 32-year-old Ariel Kaplan, whose remains were discovered north of Toronto earlier this year, was abducted in August of 2021.

Canada urged to enact Iran sanctions for downing of Flight PS752

With the 1,000 day anniversary approaching of Iran's shooting down of Ukraine Airlines flight, B'nai Brith calls for additional sanctions.

Canada:

Ontario town to rename 'Swastika Trail'

Puslinch Township in Ontario votes to rename one of its streets, Swastika Trail, after years of advocacy.

Canadian Conservative Party calls for regime change in Iran

During panel discussion on Iran, deputy Conservative leader agrees with need for regime change but Liberal MP doesn't answer the question.

B’nai Brith urges Albania to join IHRA in response to Iran

Advocacy org calls on Albania to take further step against Iran to 'send a powerful message that the world is ready to stand up to Iran.'

Canadian Prime Minister:

'Shana Tova U’metuka!'

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau hails the contribution of Jewish communities to Canada in a statement in honor of Rosh Hashanah.

Canada:

Province of Alberta adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Premier Jason Kenney: Antisemitism, like all forms of racism and prejudice, has no place in Alberta.

Canadian org slams King Abdullah for UN speech on Jerusalem

Abraham Global Peace Initiative denounces King Abdullah for attempting to sow division between Jews and Christians.

Canadian military personnel at scene of Hebron Hills conflict

After Jewish shepherd seriously wounded in violent attack, Canadian officers visit region to show support for Arab side of conflict.

Jewish org urges Quebec political parties to fight antisemitism

With rising antisemitism, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs asks political parties to respond ahead of elections.

Suburban Toronto school board adopts IHRA definition

York Region District School Board applauded by B'nai Brith Canada for adopting definition as part of strategy to combat antisemitism.

Canadian PM says goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau: A chapter in our shared history has drawn to a close.

Toronto launches campaign to combat antisemitism

'Toronto For All' initiative focuses on combating antisemitism and educating public about Jewish community and discrimination.