Canada

Canada misses year-end Syrian migrant target of 10,000

Liberal government falls short of promise but resets date to end of January, amid fears of terrorist infiltration.

Relatives of drowned Syrian boy arrive in Canada

Arlan Kurdi's father, mother, three siblings are five of 25,000 Syrian refugees Canada has promised to take in.

Canada may not meet year-end goal on Syrian refugees

Canadian Immigration Minister says it may not be possible to bring in 10,000 Syrian refugees by December 31.

Canada trying to figure out global spread of ISIS

Canadian Defense Minister speaks about 'evolution of the mission' against ISIS as it enters Libya, Sinai, and calls to 'fight smarter.'

Canada aims to double Syrian refugee intake in 2016

Canada’s Minister of immigration and citizenship says Syrian refugees in Canada could hit 50,000 next year.

Montreal teen convicted of terrorism for trying to join ISIS

16-year-old boy becomes the second person in Canada to be convicted of a terrorist offense for seeking to join ISIS.

Rabbi says Canadian Jews have moral imperative to help refugees

God tells us 36 times in the Bible to "recall when we were stranger in a foreign land." Canadian Jews have a moral imperative to help.

Canada's Trudeau personally welcomes first batch of Syrians

First 163 out of a total 25,000 Syrian migrants arrive in Toronto, with PM at the airport vowing 'we will all remember this day.'

First wave of Syrian refugees to arrive in Canada on Thursday

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the first of 25,000 Syrian refugees to be resettled in Canada will arrive in Toronto.

Is Trudeau's new Foreign Minister Secretary a Hamas backer?

Omar Alghabra headed radical group that ran afoul of state for Hamas support; he slammed 'brutal occupation' and lauded Arafat.

Operation begins to resettle 25,000 Syrians in Canada

Over 200 people already processed in the first 48 hours, after Canadian PM presses on with controversial resettlement program.

Canadian synagogue opens doors to Muslims after mosque arson

Following mosque arson, displaced worshipers welcomed with open arms by Beth Israel synagogue in Peterborough.

Canada's new PM supports Israel at UN

Government of Justin Trudeau votes against the six resolutions condemning Israel passed by the UN General Assembly.

Canada delays influx of Syrian refugees to February

Canada's Immigration Minister says only 10,000 Syrian refugees will enter Canada by year's end.

Canada: Single Syrian men won't be let in

In attempt to cut security risks, only women, children and families will be among the 25,000 migrants according to sources.

Canada to fly in 900 Syrian refugees a day

Canadian Defense Minister says plan sends message to ISIS after Paris attack.

Canadian PM vows to remain 'strong' partner in ISIS fight

Despite pulling fighter jets from Iraq and Syria, Justin Trudeau tells President Obama Canada to remain 'strong member' of US coalition.

Trudeau to go ahead with Syrian refugee plan despite concerns

Canadian Prime Minister announces he will go ahead with plans to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by year's end.

Pressure rises on Canada to delay bringing in Syria refugees

Online petitions, local officials urge new PM Justin Trudeau to delay project to allow 25,000 refugees in light of ISIS attack.

Canada: Mosque in Ontario 'deliberately' set on fire

Mosque northeast of Toronto set on fire in what police say was a deliberate act. Unclear if arson is related to Paris terror.

New Canadian PM ignores Islamic nature of Paris attacks

Trudeau condemns attacks and promises aid - but ignores how ISIS claimed responsibility, still plans to bring in 25,000 Syrian migrants.

Canada ready to settle 25,000 Syrian refugees

Canada's new PM promises not only to provide homes for refugees, but also to stop Canadian military involvement in fight against ISIS.

Canada to withdraw fighter jets from Iraq and Syria

Canada's prime minister-elect Justin Trudeau tells Obama Canadian fighter jets will withdraw from fighting ISIS.

Liberals Win Canadian Elections

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

Liberals Headed Towards Election Victory in Canada

Justin Trudeau to replace pro-Israel Stephen Harper as Canada's Prime Minister, local media projects.

Canada Stands By Israel Amid Terror Wave

Canada’s Defense Minister condemns terrorist attacks across Israel.

For the First Time, Canada Strips Terrorist of Citizenship

Court removes citizenship from terrorist convicted of planning attack in Toronto.

Canadian Jewish Group Meets with Jordan's King Abdullah

Amman encouraged main Jewish caucus CIJA to advocate for a Palestinian state; Syrian refugee program with Canada in the works.

Canadian Man Who Joined ISIS Faces Terror Charges

Canadian police lay terrorism charges in absentia against a Calgary man who appeared in an ISIS propaganda video.

Canadian Politician Says She 'Didn't Hear' About Auschwitz

Candidate in upcoming Canada election reaching out to Jews after causing a firestorm by saying she had not heard of Auschwitz.

Canada: Two Men Found Guilty of Terror Plot Given Life Sentence

Toronto court sentences two men found guilty of plot to derail a train to life in prison.

Canada's Pro-Israel Lobby to Protest Iran Deal

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs calls on Canadian Jewish community to join a protest in Washington against the Iran deal.

Canadian Court Backs Funding Cut for 'Anti-Semitic' Arab Group

Appeals Court upholds government decision to withdraw funding from Canadian Arab Federation over 'anti-Semitic' activities.

Hasidic Man in Intensive Care After Being Beaten in Montreal

Hasidic man severely beaten after leaving a bank in Montreal. Police investigating, have not yet determined a motive.

Canada: New Democrats Surge at Expense of Pro-Israel PM

New poll shows that Canada's New Democratic Party is surging at the expense of PM Harper's Conservatives.

Canada Buys Own Iron Dome

Canadian defense ministry invests in 'Medium Range Radar' system to the tune of $187.2 million.

Canadian Terrorists Wanted to Kill Jewish Children

Amanda Korody, a Muslim convert, wanted to infiltrate a synagogue and kill 'small Jews'.

From Canada to the Judean Hills, from Christianity to Judaism

Azriel Dror from Canada converted to Judaism from Christianity and made aliyah because Israel is "where every Jew needs to be."

Montreal Jews Demand Arrests for Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Jewish businesses have been targeted with swastika graffiti for the past several days in Canada's second largest city.

Canada: Iran Will be Judged by Actions, Not Words

Canada’s Foreign Minister responds to Iran deal, says Iran remains a significant threat to international peace and security.

Watch: One Immigrant - One Inspiring Story

Yehuda Gerlitz says he and his family made aliyah from Canada feeling that Israel is "the best place for us to be".

'Food Terrorism': Canadian Saboteur Puts Needles in Potatoes

$400,000 reward offered for info on serial saboteur pushing needles, nails into growing potatoes that end up on store shelves.

'Barbaric Cultural Practices' Banned in Canada

Bill banning underage marriage, 'honor killing,' and bigamy passes into law in the Canadian parliament.

Bill to Ban Face Veils During Citizenship Ceremonies in Canada

Proposal submitted to Canadian parliament would require all men and women to expose their faces as part of the naturalization ceremony.

Harper Unveils New Counter-Terror Plan

Canada reveals string of new measures, increasing funding to intelligence and biometric, to nip 'developing terror threat' in the bud.

Anonymous Takes Down Canadian Government Website

Anonymous group claims cyberattack on Canadian government public website, cites new anti-terror law as the reason.

Anti-Semitic Canadian Paper Blames Jews for 9/11

Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs files police complaint after paper also claimed Menachem Begin preached 'Jewish supremacy.'

Canada Saw Record Levels of Anti-Semitism in 2014

A B'nai Brith audit reveals 1,627 incidents of anti-semitic harassment, vandalism and violence throughout Canada in 2014.

Canadian FM: Israel a Beacon of Light to the World

On first trip to Jewish state, Nicholson tells Rivlin he always wanted to visit Israel, notes threat to Israel is at everyone's doorstep.

Muslim HS Soccer Team Refuses to Play Team With Girls

Muslim high school team in Canada raises gender flap, despite association rules allowing female players at schools without girls teams.

Cyprus: Lebanese Man Arrested for Anti-Israel Terror Plot

Suspect may have had Hezbollah links, and may be connected to the terror group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Montreal Rounds Up and Raids Teen Jihadists

Ten 15- to 18-year-olds arrested at airport en route to Syria, after which police raid their homes.

Canada: No Permit Ever Issued for Mohammed Drawing Event

Officials in Canada say that the reason a 'Draw Mohammed' event in Ottawa was canceled was because it did not receive a permit.

Canada's PM: No Reason for Canadians to Join Jihadists

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says there is "no legitimate reason" in a liberal democracy to join any extremist group.

Canadian Football Player Apologizes for Anti-Semitic Tweets

Defensive lineman Khalif Mitchell apologizes after being fined for posting a tweet linking to a video denying the Holocaust.

Canadian Football Player Fined for Anti-Semitic Tweets

Defensive lineman Khalif Mitchell fined by CFL and his team in Montreal after tweeting Holocaust denial video.

Canadian Minister: Defending Israel Key to Beating Anti-Semitism

Canada's Multiculturalism Minister says his country defends Israel 'not because it's popular, but because it's the right thing to do.'

Canada to Fight BDS Movement with Hate Crime Laws

Responding to query on 'zero tolerance' policy for BDS, public security spokesperson sends detailed list of Canada's new hate crime laws.

Canada's PM Reaffirms Commitment to Israel

Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper says his government "remains resolute in our commitment to defend Israel".

Terror Bombing in 'Montreal Area' Averted

Two 18-year-old Muslims in Montreal on trial for terrorism, as police scramble to see if there were other accomplices.