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Canadian opposition leader:

'The Jews are a true indigenous people'

In a speech that has been circling the web, Canadian conservative leader Pierre Poilievre condemns antisemitism and states: 'The Jewish people are the only people I know of who in the same language, worship the same faith, on the same land, in the same country, as they did 3000 years ago. That is a true indigenous people.'

'The Jews are a true indigenous people'

Canadian vigil for Yahya Sinwar canceled

Canadian Defenders for Human Rights announces the cancelation of a planned vigil in Mississauga for the October 7 mastermind, who the anti-Israel group called 'our Mandela.'

Canadian vigil for Yahya Sinwar canceled

Canadian mayor refuses to condemn event honoring Sinwar

FSWC President and CEO Michael Levitt repeatedly urged Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish to speak out against a planned vigil for former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but she categorically refused to condemn the honoring of the October 7 mastermind.

Canadian mayor refuses to condemn event honoring Sinwar

Canada:

Teens accused of plotting to bomb pro-Israel rally

Newly revealed documents show that two Ottawa teenagers who were arrested in December and February planned to bomb a pro-Israel demonstration on Parliament Hill.

Teens accused of plotting to bomb pro-Israel rally

Infuriating:

Canada to host vigil honoring late Hamas leader

Vigil honoring Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar scheduled to be held in Mississauga's City Hall, mayor says she has no power to stop it.

Canada to host vigil honoring late Hamas leader

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.

Canadian PM: Amsterdam pogrom 'dark moment for our world'

Terrorist who murdered four teaching at Canadian university

Hassan Diab, who was convicted in France for planting the bomb that killed four and wounded 46 in 1980, now teaches a class on 'Social Justice in Action' at Carleton University in Ottawa.

Terrorist who murdered four teaching at Canadian university

US and Canada take action against Samidoun

Canada designates PFLP-affiliated Samidoun as a terrorist organization, US adds a Canadian citizen connected to the group to its counter-terrorism list.

US and Canada take action against Samidoun

Canada tax authority cracks down on a third Israel-linked charity

Canadian crackdown on Israel-linked charities, including JNF, raises concerns in Jewish community.

Canada tax authority cracks down on a third Israel-linked charity

Canadian opposition leader:

'Israeli strike on Iran would be a gift to humanity'

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reaffirms his stance: If Israel were to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, it would be a gift by the Jewish state to humanity.

'Israeli strike on Iran would be a gift to humanity'

Canada condemns Iran's strikes on Israel

Canadian Prime Minister says his country fully supports Israel's right to defend itself and reiterates calls for no further escalation in the war from all sides.

Canada condemns Iran's strikes on Israel

Back into politics?

Bennett raises funds abroad; announces his political intentions

'As circumstances in Israel have radically changed, I intend to return to politics earlier than planned,' says Former Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, at meetings in Canada.

Bennett raises funds abroad; announces his political intentions

Move in Canadian Parliament to recognize Palestinian state

Canadian MPs from the ruling Liberal Party submit motion to examine how to recognize a Palestinian state as quickly as possible.

Move in Canadian Parliament to recognize Palestinian state

ISIS supporter arrested in Canada to challenge US extradition

Pakistani man who is accused of planning an attack on a Jewish center in New York City and who was arrested in Canada will challenge his extradition to the US.

ISIS supporter arrested in Canada to challenge US extradition

Canadian Foreign Minister:

'Canada suspended some 30 permits for arms shipments to Israel'

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly says she suspended some 30 permits for arms shipments to Israel: We will not have any form of arms or parts of arms be sent to Gaza.

'Canada suspended some 30 permits for arms shipments to Israel'

Over link to Israeli company

Canadian literary prize drops name of its sponsor

Giller Prize, a prominent Canadian literary award, removes its sponsor, Scotiabank, from its title after protests related to the bank’s investments in Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit.

Canadian literary prize drops name of its sponsor

ISIS supporter arrested in Canada was on a student visa

Canada’s Immigration Minister reveals that a Pakistani arrested last week for allegedly plotting an attack on a Jewish center in Brooklyn, entered Canada on a student visa.

ISIS supporter arrested in Canada was on a student visa

Canada:

Pig's head used in vandalism at University of British Columbia

Jewish groups denounce incident in which a fence at University of British Columbia was defaced with the severed head of a pig.

Pig's head used in vandalism at University of British Columbia

Canada demands Hamas surrender

Canadian Prime Minister and opposition leader condemn hostages' murder, call for Hamas terror group to surrender and for its removal from Gaza.

Canada demands Hamas surrender

Has the time come for Canada to leave the British Commonwealth?

The review below of what is happening to free speech and Western culture in England may be a preview of what is going to happen in Canada. Perhaps Canadians should leave while they still can. Opinion.

Has the time come for Canada to leave the British Commonwealth?

Bomb threats made against over 100 Jewish institutions in Canada

Jewish institutions across Canada, including synagogues, receive bomb threats. 'This is not just an attack on our safety — it’s an attack on the fabric of Canadian society.'

Bomb threats made against over 100 Jewish institutions in Canada

New exit:

Israeli Autofleet sold to Canada's Element Fleet

Canada's Element Fleet Management, the largest publicly traded automotive fleet manager in the world, purchased Israeli startup Autofleet.

Israeli Autofleet sold to Canada's Element Fleet

Due to anti-Israel groups:

JNF Canada loses charitable status

Canada revokes charitable status from 2 Jewish nonprofits that work in Israel.

JNF Canada loses charitable status

Force 100:

Canada joins growing controversy surrounding soldiers' arrests

The Canadian Foreign Ministry demands Israel conduct a thorough investigation into allegations of torture and abuse, including sexual abuse, of Palestinian detainees.

Canada joins growing controversy surrounding soldiers' arrests

Due to fear of war:

Canadian government pulling children of diplomats out of Israel

Canadian government announces it is pulling the children of diplomats out of Israel, cites "increased risk of escalating conflict in the Middle East".

Canadian government pulling children of diplomats out of Israel

Citing security situation:

Canada urges citizens not to travel to Israel

Global Affairs Canada issues updated travel advisory for Israel, warns that "the security situation can deteriorate further without warning".

Canada urges citizens not to travel to Israel

Toronto: ISIS terror attack foiled

Father and son arrested after purchasing axe and machete for use in ISIS terrorist attack in Toronto.

Toronto: ISIS terror attack foiled

Will Canadian courts permit kosher slaughtering?

Jewish organizations in Canada petition against new slaughter regulations that encourage the initial use of a shocker, which is prohibited by Jewish Law. An Ottawa judge issued an interim order.

Will Canadian courts permit kosher slaughtering?

Australia, New Zealand, Canada:

'Israel must listen to the international community'

Australia, New Zealand and Canada issue a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asking Israel to respond to the ICJ ruling on its "occupation".

'Israel must listen to the international community'

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.

U of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters

Canada:

Jewish lawmaker tapped as government's antisemitism advisor

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau names Anthony Housefather, who just last week was targeted by an antisemitic poster, to the role of Special Advisor on Jewish Community Relations and Antisemitism.

Jewish lawmaker tapped as government's antisemitism advisor

Driving on Florida's sunlit roads can be a picturesque experience

Driving on Florida's sunlit roads can be a picturesque experience, yet sun glare also poses a significant risk.

Driving on Florida's sunlit roads can be a picturesque experience

Montreal:

Antisemitic poster urges Jewish lawmaker to ‘get out of Canada’

Jewish Canadian Liberal Member of Parliament Anthony Housefather, who represents the riding of Mount Royal, denounces poster that appeared on a lamppost asking him to “get out of Canada”.

Antisemitic poster urges Jewish lawmaker to ‘get out of Canada’

2 Toronto synagogues attacked on same day

Vandals throw rocks, smash windows of 2 synagogues in Toronto as post-October 7 wave of antisemitism continues.

2 Toronto synagogues attacked on same day

Yesha Council head:

'Canada's sanctions give support to terrorism and Hamas'

Yesha Council chairman and Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Ganz condemned the Canadian government's decision to impose additional sanctions on individuals and entities in Judea and Samaria.

'Canada's sanctions give support to terrorism and Hamas'

Canada announces more sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

7 people and 5 entities targeted in new round of sanctions as Canada seeks to combat what it calls 'extremist settlers' in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.

Canada announces more sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

Canada sanctions Hamas supporters

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs announces sanctions on nine individuals and two entities with roles in Hamas’ financial network. Those sanctioned funded the October 7 attack.

Canada sanctions Hamas supporters

Prelude to war?

Canada calls on its citizens to leave Lebanon 'while they can'

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly tells citizens to get out 'while they can' as tensions between Hezbollah and Israel continue to escalate over Hezbollah's constant attacks on northern Israel.

Canada calls on its citizens to leave Lebanon 'while they can'

Over concerns of war:

Canada preparing to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs informs Foreign Minister Israel Katz that Canada is preparing militarily to evacuate its 45,000 citizens from Lebanon.

Canada preparing to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon

Iran threatens Canada:

'We reserve the right to a proportionate and reciprocal response'

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned Canada's decision to classify the IRGC as a terror organization, calling the decision hostile, irresponsible, and provocative.

'We reserve the right to a proportionate and reciprocal response'

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.

Jewish organizations welcome IRGC blacklist

Canada declares IRGC a terrorist organization

Canadian FM calls on citizens to leave Iran and not travel to the Islamic Republic as government designated the Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terrorist organization.

Canada declares IRGC a terrorist organization

Canada:

Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrate against Israeli MK's visit

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists demonstrate in Ottawa against the visit of MK Sharren Haskel.

Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrate against Israeli MK's visit

Vancouver: Comics festival apologizes to Jewish artist for ban

After backlash, Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist Miriam Libicki over IDF service.

Vancouver: Comics festival apologizes to Jewish artist for ban

Vancouver:

Comics festival bans Jewish artist over past IDF service

Jewish artist Miriam Libicki barred from participating in Vancouver comics festival due to Israeli military background. Ban is 'illegal,' 'bad for all artists of all political orientations and backgrounds.'

Comics festival bans Jewish artist over past IDF service

Montreal Jewish school hit by gunfire

Montreal police investigating after the Belz school in the city was hit by gunfire. The incident took place days after a Toronto Jewish school was targeted by gunfire.

Montreal Jewish school hit by gunfire

Canada to raise refugee quota for Gazans

Canada has announced that it will raise the quota of Gazans eligible for visas from 1000 to 5000.

Canada to raise refugee quota for Gazans

Antisemitic attack?

Israeli-Canadian teen attacked in school

14-year-old Israeli-Canadian girl says she was assaulted last month by another student at her high school in New Brunswick for being Jewish. Local police says its “Major Crime Unit" is investigating.

Israeli-Canadian teen attacked in school

Following suit

Canada imposes sanctions on four Israelis

Global Affairs Canada announced sanctions against four Israeli citizens accused of being extremist Israeli settlers.

Canada imposes sanctions on four Israelis

Canadian Prime Minister:

'Israeli people have the right to live in peace and security'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in statement on Israel’s Independence Day: Our countries have forged a close friendship and strong bilateral relationship.

'Israeli people have the right to live in peace and security'

Canada:

Ottawa cancels Yom Ha'atzmaut ceremony, then backtracks

After initially cancelling Israeli flag raising at city hall due to security reasons, Ottawa's Mayor says the matter is being revisited.

Ottawa cancels Yom Ha'atzmaut ceremony, then backtracks

Unanimously:

Canadian Parliament approves motion to blacklist IRGC

Canada’s House of Commons votes by a majority of 327 to 0 in support of motion to add Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps to an official list of terrorist organizations.

Canadian Parliament approves motion to blacklist IRGC

'Never Again':

Canadian opposition leader issues Yom Hashoah statement

Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre: The genocidal death cult Hamas has shown us that the evil that led to the Shoah still exists.

Canadian opposition leader issues Yom Hashoah statement

Trudeau on Yom HaShoah

'Jewish Canadians feel Canada's promise is under threat'

Canadian PM: 'We made it a criminal act to deny, or to dismiss, the Holocaust in Canada. We will teach more Canadians, especially younger ones, about the horrors of the Holocaust, so that every generation will know their own responsibility to uphold the vow of “never again.'"

'Jewish Canadians feel Canada's promise is under threat'

Canada:

Ontario parliamentarian asked to leave for wearing a keffiyeh

A parliamentarian from the Canadian province of Ontario asked to leave the legislature for wearing a keffiyeh which was banned by the Speaker of the House in a controversial decision.

Ontario parliamentarian asked to leave for wearing a keffiyeh

Canada:

PM attacks protesters who praised Oct. 7 Hamas massacre

Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, condemns pro-Palestinian demonstrators who called for an intifada and praised the Hamas attack during a demonstration outside the parliament building.

PM attacks protesters who praised Oct. 7 Hamas massacre

Canada:

Ban on keffiyeh's in Ontario legislature causes uproar

Ontario Premier urges Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to lift a ban he announced on the wearing of keffiyeh scarves in the legislature.

Ban on keffiyeh's in Ontario legislature causes uproar

Air Canada resumes flights to Israel

In first since October, leading Canadian airline to resume flights between Canada and Israel.

Air Canada resumes flights to Israel

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.

Canadian families of Hamas victims sue Canadian government

Is Britain next?

Will the UK also halt arms sales to Israel?

More than 130 British MPs signed a letter calling on Foreign Secretary David Cameron to halt arms sales to Israel.

Will the UK also halt arms sales to Israel?