News for Ontario Ontario teachers union adopts resolution to combat anti-SemitismWith anti-Semitism at record levels, elementary teachers union has resolved to “establish a task force to combat anti-Semitism in Ontario.” Canadian city launches police unit to tackle anti-Semitism, hateHamilton, Ontario's Hate Crime Case Review Team will partner police with community agencies to review cases and draft recommendations.Hamilton, Ontario to ban swastika and other hate symbols on city propertyMeasures comes after Canadian city garners reputation as a hotbed of hate crimes in recent years. Canadian postal union defamation suit against B'nai Brith to go aheadOntario Court of Appeal rules that Canadian postal union can sue B'nai Brith for claims about its relationship with Palestinian union. Toronto yeshiva suing Ontario gov for COVID-related safety fundsLawsuit argues Toronto Cheder and other private schools were unfairly treated when Ontario only gave federal COVID funds to public schools. Canadian province rolls out extra money for community securityAlberta to provide emergency grants to communities vulnerable to vandalism and violence. Palestinian flag at Hamilton, Ontario Starbucks removed after complaintsFlag and solidarity message was displayed on the store's counter, prompting a flurry of customer outrage on social media.Government of Ontario to combat anti-Semitism in schoolsCanadian province of Ontario announces plan to counter rising anti-Semitism in schools and communities. Muslim Students Association at Western University demands ban on "pro-Zionist narrative"Student association also demands an end to "any club's right to free speech" as Zionism has "many definitions." Petition urges Canadian government to condemn street named Swastika TrailOntario road dates to 1920s before the ancient symbol became associated with the Nazis and the Holocaust.Canada: Family killed in intentional anti-Muslim attackPolice say family of five in London, Ontario, targeted due to their Islamic faith.London, Ontario prof rebuked for singling out Jewish studentsProfessor calls for Jewish students to be "boycotted and sanctioned" if "their culture is Zionism." Canadian uni students post TikTok vid encouraging stabbing of IsraelisVideo by two Wilfred Laurier students, with 4,000+ views, also burns Israeli flag and compares Israel to toilet paper and vomit. Ontario legislature to seek input for creation of Holocaust memorialAfter passage of bill, Ontario government is asking the Jewish community for ideas for the creation of a Holocaust memorial at Queen's Park.Ontario Government pulls ads from anti-Semitic newspaperB’nai Brith Canada urges private businesses to follow Government in cancelling advertisements in pro-Palestinian newspaper. Ontario gov to enter 4-week “emergency brake” lockdownThe government of Ontario, Canada’s largest province, is implementing an “emergency brake” lockdown for the next four weeks. 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 province of Ontario adopts IHRA definition of anti-SemitismOntario becomes the first province in Canada to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism. Three anti-Semitic attacks recorded in Ontario during Rosh HashanahB’nai Brith Canada reports three anti-Semitic incidents during Rosh Hashanah observances in the province of Ontario this past weekend. 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 apologize for misinformation suggesting support of NazismOntario police apologize for treating vandalized monument to Nazi collaborators as a hate crime. Ontario: Police investigate after anti-Semitic posters shared onlinePosters found in Kitchener contained anti-Semitic, white supremacist views - and were shared on social media. Ontario will allow synagogues to reopenMunicipalities in Toronto, Ontario, to allow places of worship to reopen at 30% capacity. False warning about 'nuclear incident' causes panic in OntarioResidents of Canadian province wake up to cellphone alert warning them of an “incident” at nuclear plant east of Toronto. Ontario Premier condemns anti-Israel protestAnti-Israel protesters at Toronto's York University shouted "Viva Intifada" while demonstrating against event featuring former soldiers.Canadian synagogue vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti"Jews" crossed out within a circle and swastika discovered at entrance to Beth Jacob Synagogue in Hamilton, southwest of Toronto.Anti-Semitic incidents rise to record level in CanadaB'nai Brith warns of 'whopping national increase' in anti-Semitism, calls on Canada to implement action plan. Watch: Canadian Chabad house vandalizedFootage captures vandal smashing glass doors of Chabad House in Thornhill, Ontario. 'An anti-Semitic and hateful act.''Expel Jews to the lake of fire' mailed to Ontario Jewish centerJewish community center in Ontario receives anti-Semitic hate mail, declaring February as 'Expulsion History Month.' Canadian court to rule whether Orthodox man is dead or aliveCan hospital cut 25-year-old's life support, despite his family's pleas it be maintained? Ontario court to rule on young man's fate.Report: Jewish community most targeted by hate crimes in 2016Hate crimes against Jews in Canada rise, while those against Muslims decrease.Ontario Labor Federation to vote on anti-Israel resolutionsFriends of Simon Wiesenthal Center launches campaign calling on board to denounce upcoming anti-Israel resolutions Ontario's parliament overwhelmingly rejects BDSOntario Legislative Assembly passes motion affirming the Ontario Legislature’s rejection of BDS movement. Ontario Premier promoting new anti-BDS billOntario Premier Kathleen Wynne to work with opposition on a new anti-BDS motion after a previous bill was voted down. Ontario parliament shoots down anti-BDS lawOntario parliament rejects bill that would have banned public institutions from doing business with BDS supporters.Ontario Premier arrives in Israel to boost tradePremier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne begins five-day trade mission together with major Canadian delegation. Canadian Premier announces details on Israel tripDuring inaugural mission to Israel, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne will focus on high-tech, life sciences and information technology. Canadian Court Backs Extradition of TerroristCourt dismisses Hassan Diab's appeals, supports government order to extradite to France. Diab accused in 1980 bombing of French synagogue. Canada Considers Blacklisting Muslim BrotherhoodOntario House of Commons to consider Brotherhood ban, after already blacklisting Hamas. Anti-Zionist Cult Arrests Over Illegal Canada StayLev Tahor cult back in news as immigration officials swoop down on compound, claims it is target of 'anti-Semitism.' Children from 'Lev Tahor' Back in Canadian CustodySeven of thirteen children found, returned to Children's Services in Ontario; Lev Tahor members cry 'anti-Semitism.' Canada: Court Order Against Lev Tahor Cult UpheldOntario court upholds Quebec ruling placing 13 abused children into foster care. 'Get Out Of J'lem Or You're Dead' Isn't Hate CrimeOntario Attorney General rules that man calling for Jews in Jerusalem to 'get out or be shot' at large rally didn't commit hate crime. Canada: 40 Pythons Seized in MotelThe snakes belonged to a local couple who stayed at the room for only one night, with children. |
