News for Canada Canada expresses condolences over Meron disasterCanadian PM Trudeau, opposition leader O’Toole join other world leaders who expressed condolences deadly stampede during in Meron. Canada: Nearly half of violent anti-Semitism related to coronavirus outbreakNearly half of violent anti-Semitic incidents in Canada were COVID-19 related, watchdog reports. B'nai Brith: Anti-Semitic incidents in Canada increased 18% in 2020Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2020 finds that Jews are still the most targeted group in Canada for hate crimes. Canadian university abandons support for BDSStudent union at Quebec’s Concordia University formally abandons support for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.'We will continue to oppose efforts to isolate Israel internationally and to condemn BDS'Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wishes Israel a happy Independence Day: For over 70 years, Canada and Israel have been close friends. Canadian MP goes on virtual parliament meeting completely naked'this was an unfortunate error.' Liberal MP from Quebec spotted fully naked on virtual parliament meeting. PA praises Canadian party's anti-Israel resolutionPA “foreign affairs ministry” praises New Democratic Party for approving resolution calling for an end to “Israeli occupation”. Canadian party approves anti-Israel resolutionCanada's New Democratic Party approves resolution calling on Israel "to end its occupation" and for recognition of Palestinian state. 'Kill Jews' graffiti discovered on Chabad Centre in western CanadaPolice in city of Victoria, British Columbia, looking for suspects after local Chabad Centre vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti. Jewish Canadian SC Justice appointed to Harvard Law chairCanadian Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella, daughter of Holocaust survivors, to become Harvard Pisar Visiting Professor of Law in 2022. Canadian Jewish groups praise Hamilton for adopting IHRA definition of anti-SemitismCanadian Jewish groups are praising Ontario city for adopting the IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism. 30 Travellers with fake COVID tests caught trying to enter Canada's by land and airCanadian border agency aware of issue and on guard for travellers attempting to bypass COVID regulations upon entering through air and land. Jews remain most targeted religious group for hate crimes in CanadaStatistics Canada report for 2019 finds 7% increase in police-reported hate crimes in Canada that year. Canadian province adopts IHRA definition of anti-SemitismLegislative Assembly of New Brunswick adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's Working Definition of anti-Semitism. Faculty of Canadian university oppose IHRA definition of anti-SemitismB’nai Brith Canada urges University of Manitoba’s Faculty Association to abandon motion opposing IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. Jewish and Black Canadian groups partner to end discriminationTwo well known Canadian advocacy groups, one Jewish and one Black, teamed up to challenge Canadians to end hate. Officials: Worryingly low vaccination rate among 80+ in Ontario a problemLess than three quarters of Ontarian age 80 and older have received their COVID-19 vaccination or are signed up to do so. Canadian Jewish groups to NDP: Don't reject IHRA Definition of AntisemitismJewish groups are asking the NDP not to give in to a move to overrule the party leader’s support of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism. "Numerous" anti-Semitic posters and decals found in Canadian cityInvestigation launched by RCMP after anti-Semitic decals and posters discovered along Abbott Street and at Kelowna General Hospital. Canadian town’s hate speech resolution gaining momentum with municipalities country-wideCanadian town has gained the support of other municipalities in its proposal to make hateful symbols part of hate speech law.App touted by government as public health measure sees only four percent usageUpon its release, the Canadian government declared that the COVID Alert app would be a game changer in the fight against COVID-19. Jewish groups denounce Canadian lawmaker's talk with CorbynBritish and Canadian Jewish groups express concern over a Canadian lawmaker's planned virtual talk with former Labour leader.In a first, Canada charges a political party’s leader with promoting anti-SemitismLeader of the Canadian National Party arrested for threatening to 'remove Jews from our country', calling Jews 'parasites', 'swindlers'. Canada postpones deportation hearing of ex-Nazi squad memberJewish groups criticize decision to postpone hearing of former Nazi death-squad member Helmut Oberlander. Canada places Proud Boys on terror listProud Boys, a group which participated in US Capitol riots, added to Canada's list of terror groups.Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on Canada to freeze funding to UNRWAFriends of Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on Canada to freeze funding to UNRWA over textbooks inciting against Israel.Rebel Media reporter returning from DC held at Canada borderKeean Bexte held at border when Trudeau agents declare DC events 'insurrection', Bexte forced into isolation.Canada to provide $70 million in financing to UNRWACanada announces aid to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” to be distributed over three years. Canadian court condemns PA 'pay to slay' policyCanada’s Federal Court denies refugee status to woman who worked for the Palestinian Martyrs’ Families Foundation. Watch: Outdoor prayer groups - in the Canadian snowDavid Zolty of Toronto films outdoor Jewish prayer groups which continue to meet outside - despite heavy snowfall.Watch: Canadian PM's message to mark the start of HanukkahCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: The Government of Canada will always stand with the Jewish community. Canada's former justice minister named anti-Semitism envoyPrime Minister Justin Trudeau names Irwin Cotler as Canada's special envoy on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combating anti-Semitism. Jewish organizations criticize Canada’s support of biased UN resolutionThree Jewish groups in Canada express disappointment after government votes in favor of UN resolution on Palestinian self-determination. Canadian officials urge motorists not to let moose lick their cars'Road salt is kind of like crack to moose': This friendly moose encounter was filmed in Kananaskis Country in Alberta, Canada.Canadian Jewish groups call on PM: Return to principled voting at UNPrime Minister Justin Trudeau's government last year changed course on its voting on UN resolutions entitled "The Question of Palestine." 'No more excuses - expel Nazi war criminal from Canada'B'nai Brith demands Canadian government deport Nazi SS death squad member. Stickers with ‘malicious blood libel’ posted in downtown Halifax, Nova ScotiaStickers blaming Jews for the coronavirus posted throughout Halifax, Nova Scotia Canadian city adopts IHRA definition of anti-SemitismCIJA welcomes move by City of Barrie, located 85 kilometers north of Toronto, to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. More than just a restorationChild of Holocaust survivors celebrates a business success, while fighting hatred and racism at the same time. The Canadian start-up visa: how it worksNot many know that Canada allows for foreign entrepreneurs to obtain Permanent Residency in Canada for the purpose of setting up a business. Ontario pulls video called biased against Israel from online high school courseOntario pulls video called biased against Israel from online high school course.Ontario: Police investigate after anti-Semitic posters shared onlinePosters found in Kitchener contained anti-Semitic, white supremacist views - and were shared on social media. Watch: Canada students chant 'Jews are our dogs' at anti-Israel protestAnti-Israel rally against sovereignty in Canada features anti-Semitic chants, calls for violence and the destruction of Israel. Toronto restaurant says 'Zionists not welcome'Toronto restaurant comes under fire for asserting that "Zionists are Nazis". Its owner says she is not anti-Semitic. Canada to PA: We oppose annexationCanada's representative in the PA makes clear to PLO and Fatah officials that its government opposes Israel's sovereignty plan. Canada: White TV host resigns, hopes 'person of color' replaces himCanadian TV host Ben Mulroney resigns as host of 'etalk' program resigns, hopes replacement is 'black, indigenous, or person of color.' Ontario will allow synagogues to reopenMunicipalities in Toronto, Ontario, to allow places of worship to reopen at 30% capacity. Canada vows to use Security Council seat against Israel's sovereignty planCanadian foreign minister slams Israel's sovereignty plan, vows to use seat on UN Security Council towards 'Mideast peace'. Israeli BDS activist seeking asylum in Canada will be deported back to IsraelCanada to deport anti-Israel attorney Gilad Paz, who claimed fear of 'political persecution' in Israel. Watch: Trudeau asked about Trump, pauses for 20 secondsAsked to respond to Trump's threatened use of military force against protesters, Canadian PM pauses for 20 seconds before answering.Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered at Toronto schoolFriends of Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns anti-Semitic graffiti at Toronto school located in an area with a large Jewish population. Canadian leftist organization to hold online 'Nakba Day' ceremonyStudy finds that in 2018, Independent Jewish Voices held a Yizkor ceremony in Vancouver in memory of Gazans killed in border clashes. Alberta union head describes ‘scrambling’ for shekels in criticism of health care payoutLabor union chief apologizes after using anti-Semitic stereotype to criticize health care payout.Following Nova Scotia shooting, Canada bans assault-style weaponsIn wake of Nova Scotia shooting, Canadian PM Trudeau bans sale, import, of assault-style weapons. Critics note shooter lacked gun license. Canadian municipalities adopt IHRA's anti-Semitism definitionYork Regional Council, representing municipalities north of Toronto, adopts IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism. Canadian Conservative leader: We are proud to be strong allies of IsraelAndrew Scheer, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party: May Israel be blessed with peace, health and prosperity. Anti-Semitic incidents in Canada rise to record high for 4th straight yearLeague for Human Rights, part of B’nai Brith Canada, recorded 2,207 anti-Semitic incidents in 2019 Annual Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents. |
