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Canada:

Jewish groups demand terror designation for Palestine Action

Jewish groups urge Canada to ban Palestine Action for inciting violence via global target maps.

Canada:

Arrest made in shootings at Toronto and Vaughan synagogues

18-year-old arrested for the March shootings at two synagogues in Toronto and Vaughan.

Canada:

Jewish groups warn Carney after antisemitism envoy eliminated

Prime Minister Mark Carney replaces Canada’s antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys with a new national unity council, prompting Jewish groups to warn the government not to weaken efforts against rising antisemitism.

Ottawa:

Suspended sentence for Holocaust Monument vandal sparks outrage

Ottawa lawyer who vandalized the National Holocaust Monument receives a suspended sentence, prompting sharp criticism from Jewish groups who say the ruling fails to reflect the harm caused.

Pro-Hamas propaganda

Hackers breach Canadian airport, delay flights

Hackers hijack Kelowna Airport’s screens and speakers with pro-Hamas, anti-Trump messages, delaying flights and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities and strong condemnation from Jewish groups.

As hostages return

Antisemitic graffiti defaces Toronto park

On the day 20 hostages were freed, Cedarvale Park in Toronto vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CIJA and HonestReporting condemn the hate, warning of rising threats to Jewish Canadians.

'Hollywood is run by Jews'

Canadian broadcaster ousts journalist over antisemitic comments

Journalist Élisa P. Serret fired from Radio-Canada after making "unacceptable" antisemitic comments on-air. Canadian Culture Minister condemns the remarks.

Jewish groups respond after woman stabbed at Ottawa grocery store

A woman in her 70s stabbed at an Ottawa grocery store known for its kosher section. Police are investigating possible motives, including hate bias. Jewish groups express concern and call for increased safety.

'A win for truth'

Jewish groups hail TIFF reversal on Oct. 7 film

Canadian Jewish groups welcome TIFF’s reversal on a film about October 7, calling it a win for truth and courage while urging accountability to ensure censorship of vital Jewish narratives never happens again.

'Unfathomable and disturbing'

Jewish groups slam TIFF for pulling October 7 documentary

Jewish organizations condemn Toronto International Film Festival for cancelling a documentary on Israeli general’s daring rescue during the October 7 Hamas attacks, say the move caves to extremist pressure.

Jews in Canada 25X more likely to be victims of hate crimes

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs warns that new government published stastitics on hate crimes in Canada shows Jews are 25 times more likely to be victims of hate crimes than other Canadians.

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.

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.

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.

'I regret that'

Toronto Mayor under fire for not attending October 7 memorial

Jewish group demands apology after Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow misses memorial on the first anniversary of October 7. Mayor claims she didn't receive the invitation and also that she was "exhausted" after a lengthy discussion on bike lanes.

Canada:

U of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters

Canadian Jewish groups dismayed over the agreement which appears to capitulate to the demands of the protesters.

Canada:

Jewish organizations welcome IRGC blacklist

Jewish organizations in Canada praise the Canadian government’s blacklisting of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps. B'nai Brith Canada: Long overdue.

Over UNRWA funding:

Canadian families of Hamas victims sue Canadian government

Canadian families who lost loved ones on October 7, together with Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, take Canadian government to court over decision to resume funding for UNRWA.

Canada:

Province of Manitoba to make Holocaust education more prominent

Jewish groups welcome the move, which was motivated by discussions with concerned Jewish students.

Canadian province mandates Holocaust education

High school students in the Canadian province of British Columbia will receive mandatory lessons on the Holocaust beginning in 2025-26.

'Horrific acts':

Canada condemns terrorist attacks against Israelis

Canadian Embassy in Israel expresses concern over recent attacks against Israelis, extends condolences to victims.

Canada:

Jews remain most targeted religious group for hate crime

Statistics Canada publishes hate crime data for 2022, showing 14 percent of all hate crimes target the Jewish community.

Toronto:

Jews subject to more hate crimes than any other group

Toronto Police Service publishes 2022 hate crimes report: Jewish community victimized in approximately 26 percent of all hate crimes.

Light sentence given to Montreal teen who burned Israeli flags

Plea deal criticized for not addressing hateful motives behind attack on flags in front of Jewish school.

Newfoundland and Labrador adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

Jewish communities Friends of Simon Wiesenthal, and CIJA applaud adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism.

Canadian Jews welcome freezing of judicial reform in Israel

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs welcomes Netanyahu’s announcement that judicial reform legislation will be postponed.

Montreal:

Man found guilty of promoting hatred toward Jews

Gabriel Sohier-Chaput found guilty of promoting hatred toward Jews in articles he wrote for the Daily Stormer.

Canada:

Province of Saskatchewan adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

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

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.

Canada:

Vancouver City Council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Jewish groups hail city of Vancouver for becoming the latest jurisdiction to adopt IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Canada:

Ontario introduces mandatory Holocaust education

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

Canadian Jews express 'horror and grave concern' over Ukraine

200 Canadian Jewish institutions sign joint statement in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Jewish Canadian group:

'Antisemitism has no place in our schools'

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs condemns incident in which students at Toronto school performed Nazi salute.

Toronto's move to combat hate crime praised by Jewish group

Toronto's decision to allocate additional money to fight hate crime praised by leading Canadian Jewish advocacy organization.

Ontario anti-hate fund will help Jewish orgs improve security

Recently announced $25 million provincial grant will enable Jewish community organizations to increase security measures.

Canada:

Nazi symbols at Ottawa anti-government protest

Jewish groups outraged after protest against Canadian government’s COVID-19 policies included Nazi symbols.

Canada:

Jewish group urges more security following Texas incident

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs calls for more security for Jewish institutions following hostage incident in Texas.

Canadian basin named after Vichy France leader to get new name

British Columbia considering name change for mountain area named after World War II Vichy France leader Marshal Pétain.

Canadian Jewish organization condemns torching of churches

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs condemns series of arson attacks on churches in western Canada.

Jewish community concerned by anti-Semitic assaults in Toronto

Members of Jewish community in Toronto concern following two incidents of anti-Semitism in the city this past week.

Government of Ontario to combat anti-Semitism in schools

Canadian province of Ontario announces plan to counter rising anti-Semitism in schools and communities.

Toronto Jewish organizations demand action on anti-Semitism

UJA and CIJA urge authorities to take strong, concrete action in response to rise in anti-Semitism targeting the local Jewish community.

Quebec National Assembly condemns anti-Semitism

National Assembly of Quebec unanimously adopts motion condemning sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

Canadian podcast guest accuses Jews of "buying off the media"

“This is why Jewish Canadian organizations...exist. If we don't advocate for ourselves, no one will," says CIJA's Adir Krafman in response.

Anti-Semitic hate crimes rise in Toronto and area

Annual reports find hate crimes increased by more than 50% in Toronto and by 20% in York Region in 2020.

Jews most targeted religious group for hate crimes in Canada

Statistics Canada report for 2019 finds 7% increase in police-reported hate crimes in Canada that year.

Jewish groups denounce Canadian lawmaker's talk with Corbyn

British and Canadian Jewish groups express concern over a Canadian lawmaker's planned virtual talk with former Labour leader.

Jewish orgs. criticize Canada’s support of biased UN resolution

Three Jewish groups in Canada express disappointment after government votes in favor of UN resolution on Palestinian self-determination.

Canadian PM urged to return to principled voting at UN

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government last year changed course on its voting on UN resolutions entitled "The Question of Palestine."

Toronto university introduces new accountability measures

New procedures follow external review process after violent protests last November during a program run by a Jewish campus club.

Canadian municipalities adopt IHRA's anti-Semitism definition

York Regional Council, representing municipalities north of Toronto, adopts IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism.

Montreal Jewish student harassed over Israel trip

Canadian Jewish advocacy group criticizes McGill University student council for calling on student to resign over planned Israel trip.

Canada votes in favor of UN resolution condemning Israel

Canada changes course, votes in favor of UN resolution in support of Palestinian Arabs' right to self-determination.

Canadian Jewish organizations condemn attack in Germany

Canadian Jewish organizations call for heightened police security around Jewish institutions in Germany.

Canadian Government to appeal court ruling on 'settlement' wine

Jewish groups welcome Government appeal of court ruling that Judea and Samaria wine cannot be labeled as products made in Israel.

Jewish Canadian organizations: Suspend funding to UNRWA

CIJA, B'nai Brith Canada urge government to suspend funding to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" in wake of corruption report.

Canadian PM calls for probe of Gaza violence

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expresses concern over Gaza violence but fails to mention Hamas role in encouraging it.

BUYcott fights BDS in Canada

The Canadian Jewish Advocacy (CIJA) is fighting BDS initiatives by actively encouraging the purchase of Israeli products.

Swastika graffiti at University of Toronto

Several swastikas found painted in several locations at the University of Toronto. Local Jewish groups condemn.

Liberals Win Canadian Elections

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