Canada

Baird: 'Israel Has No Greater Friend Than Canada'

“Israel has no greater friend in the world than Canada,” Canadian Foreign Minister tells Arutz Sheva.

Canadian Jewish News to Keep Printing

The Canadian Jewish News, which recently announced it would cease print publication, said it will continue serving the community.

Syria Claims it Killed American, Briton in Civil War Fighting

Syria said Thursday that its soldiers had killed three armed individuals – at least one from Britain, and one from the United States

Canada Freezes Trade with Iran

Canada ratchets up its sanctions against Iran, bans almost all exports to and imports from the country.

‘Sad Story’ of Hareidi Family Arrested in Jordan

Beit Shemesh family may have entered Jordan intentionally in an attempt to smuggle children to Canadian cult.

Canada Deports El-Al Attacker After 26 Years

After 26 year legal battle, the Canadian government has deported a Palestinian terrorist convicted of attacking El Al plane in Athens.

Canada Deports Arab Terrorist to Lebanon

After a legal battle of 26 years, Canada deports a terrorist who hijacked an El Al flight in 1968, killing one Israeli.

Third Suspect Arrested in Connection to Canada Terror Plot

U.S. prosecutors have charged a third man in connection with a plot to derail a passenger train at the Canada-U.S. border.

Holocaust Denial Up 77 Percent in Canada, Audit Reveals

Anti-Semitic incidents in Canada rose by 3.7 percent in 2012, and Holocaust denial rose 77 percent, an annual audit revealed.

Canada Tried to Deport Suspected Terrorist

Canada tried to deport one of the two terrorists it caught this week, but didn't proceed.

Report: Anti-Semitism in Canada Up 3.7%

Anti-Semitic incidents increased by 3.7% in 2012, but have doubled in the past decade, annual audit finds.

Canadian Jewish News Ends Print Publication After 42 Years

The Canadian Jewish News has announced that it will cease publication this summer, after forty-two years of serving the community.

Video: 'Project Smooth' Suspects Had 'Capacity, Intent' to Kill

Canada conducted “extensive and complex investigation," which lead to arrest of two men suspected of plotting Al-Qaeda inspired attack.

Egypt Summons Canadian Envoy Over Baird's Jerusalem Visit

Egypt's foreign ministry summoned Canada's charge d'affaires in Cairo, over FM John Baird's visit to eastern Jerusalem.

PA Summons Canadian Envoy to Protest FM's Visit to Jerusalem

The Palestinian Authority summoned Canada's envoy over Foreign Minister John Baird's meeting with Livni in eastern Jerusalem.

Canadian FM Meets Netanyahu, Peres; Hails 'Special Friendship'

Canadian FM John Baird hailed his country's "special friendship" with Israel in Jerusalem talks with PM Netanyahu, President Peres.

Canadian FM Holds 'Positive' Talks With PA

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird held what he termed "positive" talks on Saturday with Palestinian Authority leaders in Ramallah.

Toronto Student Union Passes BDS Resolution

The undergraduate students’ union at Toronto's York University has passed a resolution to endorse the BDS campaign against Israel.

AIPAC: Canadian FM Voices Skepticism Over Negotiations with Iran

Baird at AIPAC conference: "We will not back down on sanctions and pressure just for Iran showing up at the negotiating table."

Canada Confirms that Canadian is Linked to Burgas Attack

Canada confirmed that a suspect linked to a bomb attack on Israeli tourists in Bulgaria is a dual Canadian-Lebanese national.

Toronto Yeshiva Defaced with Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Students at the “Mishkan HaTorah” Yeshiva in Toronto, were shocked when they found the building to be defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti.

Canadian Terrorist Coordinated Algerian Hostage Attack

The radicalization of Islam continues to reach beyond the Mid East, as reports reveal two Canadians among Islamic terror group in Algeria

Canadian Network Names Tel Aviv as Israel's Capital

HonestReporting calls on CTV to acknowledge that it erred by referring to Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital instead of Jerusalem.

Jewish Canadian Couple Found Dead in Florida Townhouse

A Jewish couple from Toronto was dead inside their south Florida apartment on Thursday night, with police investigating a double homicide.

Canada Strips Suspected Nazi War Criminal of Citizenship

An 88-year-old Ukrainian Canadian, has been stripped of his Canadian citizenship for the third time over suspected Nazi war crimes.

Iran: Canada's Delisting of Opposition Group 'Dangerous'

Iran slams Canada for removing exiled Iranian opposition group from its blacklist of terror groups, saying it adopted a "dangerous" move.

Canada Adds Iranian Quds Force to Terror List

Canada adds Iran's Quds Force to a list of terrorist groups, says the elite special operations unit arms the Taliban, Hamas and others.

Canada Expands Sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Canada expands sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in a bid to ramp up pressure on the Islamic Republic.

Canadian PM Affirms Support for Jews in Hanukkah Message

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: We reaffirm our commitment to stand by the Jewish people.

BDSers to Canadian Singer: Don't Go to Israel, 'Shun Tel Aviv'

BDS supporters have targeted Canadian singer Alanis Morissette over scheduled performance in Israel, calling on her to “shun Tel Aviv.”

Canada Calls Back Diplomats After UN Bid

Canada orders back delegates to Israel and Ramallah in order to assess the implications of UN's recognition of 'Palestine'.

PA Arabs Celebrate as World Reacts to UN Decision

"World countries have given Bibi Netanyahu a slap in the face," says Meretz chairwoman Zehava Galon.

Canadian PM Personally Intervened to Stop PA Statehood Bid at UN

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper personally intervened to pressure PA Chairman Abbas to drop his bid for upgraded status at the UN.

Montreal Host Suspended Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

Montreal radio talk show host Jacques Fabi suspended for one month for not being tough enough with an anti-Semitic caller.

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Canadian Talk Show Host: 'Jewish People Can be Annoying'

B'nai Brith is demanding an apology from a Canadian talk show host who sympathized on the air with anti-Semitic statements.

Office of Outspoken Israel Advocate Vandalized in Montreal

The office of a political-science professor and outspoken defender of Israel in Montreal was vandalized Tuesday with anti-Semitic slogans.

Canadian Lawmaker Calls for Recognition of Jewish Refugees

Irwin Cotler has proposed calling for formal government recognition of Jewish refugees displaced from Arab lands since 1948.

Canadian Miner Charged for Website Referencing 'Elders of Zion'

A man from British Columbia has been charged with a hate crime for anti-Semitic content on his website.

Tsunami Warning Follows 7.7 Quake in W. Canada

A tsunami warning was issued to southern Alaska following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that shook western Canada Saturday night.

Canada's FM Stands Up to 'The Evil Regime in Iran'

Canada's top diplomat blasted Iran for human rights violations and religious intolerance at a meeting of world parliamentarians.

Iran Attempts to Paint Canada as Human Rights Violator

Iranian television interviews Canadian Indian "First People" chiefs, claims Canada plans to "exterminate" original population.

France Restores Quebec Policy

Francois Hollande Has Restored His Country's Policy On Quebec

France will not interfere in a Quebec vote on independence, but if the vote is in favor it will establish ties.

Video: Netanyahu and Harper Meet in New York

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in New York, thanks him for severing ties with Iran.

Canada's Harper, Netanyahu to Meet Friday

Talk with Canadian Prime Minister will probably focus on Iran.

Canada Shuts Cairo Embassy Temporarily

“We take the safety of our personnel and our mission overseas very seriously," says Foreign Minister Baird.

Netanyahu Thanks Harper for Cutting Off Ties with Iran

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, thanks him for his decision to expel Iranian diplomats.

‘Red Lines for Iran Can Prevent War,’ Says Netanyahu

The sooner the West draws a red line for Iran, “the greater the chances that we won't need other types of action,” says Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Harper Took Daring, Moral Step

Prime Minister: Canadian leader sent "a principled and important message to the entire world."

Jewish Advocacy Group Welcomes Canada's Decision on Iran

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs welcomes Canada's decision to cut off ties with Iran, says it is "an appropriate Canadian response."

Canada Closes Embassy in Iran, Expels Iranian Diplomats

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced that Canada has closed its embassy in Iran and is expelling Iranian diplomats.

PQ To Form Minority Government

Parti Quebecois Wins But Lacks Support To Press For Independence

The PQ is back in power after a decade in Quebec but this is the first time it must govern with a minority of seats.

Canadian Jewish Advocacy Group Calls to Boycott United Church

Canadian Jewish community called to cut ties with the United Church of Canada after it affirms a boycott of 'settlements'.

Aryeh Wise, 33, Dead in Kayak Accident in Canada

His friend, Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinski: "All my memories of him are of joy, an open heart and laughter."

Canadian Party to Ban Religious Headgear

A Quebec party is planning to ban public employees from wearing religious headgear, including kippahs.

Video: Canadian Wins International Jewish Singing Contest

Canadian singer Evan Malach won the 2012 Hallelujah Global Jewish Singing Contest, with his rendition of “Canaanite Blues.”

Toronto: Jewish Man Told Israeli Flag 'Incites Riots'

A Jewish high school teacher from Toronto warned by local police that he is inciting a riot by carrying an Israeli flag.

Church Regrets Asking Arabs to Recognize Israel as Jewish State

The United Church of Canada (UCC) has voted to boycott products exported by Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Canadian Church Votes to Affirm Boycott of 'Settlements'

United Church of Canada affirms a motion supporting a boycott of goods produced in Judea, Samaria and east Jerusalem.

Canadian FM Makes Surprise Visit to Israel, Western Wall

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird made a surprise visit to Israel Monday morning, where he prayed at Western Wall.

Wallenberg Stamp to be Issued in Jan. 2013

A postal stamp honoring Raoul Wallenberg will be issued in January 2013, 28 years after he was bestowed with honorary Canadian citizenship.