House of Commons tables report on antisemitism with recommendations for Canadian universities
The new proposals focus on student safety on campuses.
How this mayor of a quiet Montreal suburb became a loud voice in Jewish Canada
Jeremy Levi’s social media posts reach way beyond 7,000 constituents in Hampstead.
A plan for combatting racism in Montreal is criticized for not addressing rising antisemitism
Montreal city hall unveiled its updated roadmap to combat racism and racial profiling on Oct. 29. But instead of kudos for their accomplishments thus far, they got an earful. Criticism came from members of the Jewish community—which has long contended Mayor Valérie Plante’s administration has been tone-deaf to realities since Oct. 7, 2023. The joint […]
A pro-Israel rally at University of Toronto was headlined by Columbia University professor Shai Davidai
Around 200 people gathered for a pro-Israel demonstration at University of Toronto’s downtown campus at King’s College Circle—which was the site of one of Canada’s largest pro-Palestinian encampments during May and June. As the flags of Israel, Canada and Iran rippled in the breeze, activists spoke about the need for Jewish solidarity to combat hatred […]
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather talks about his new role as special adviser on Jewish community relations
An unprecedented job for unprecedented times in Canada.
Two Toronto synagogues attacked over the Canada Day weekend in a window-smashing spree
Pride of Israel and Kehillat Shaarei Torah were struck early Sunday.
Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Ben Wexler considers a complicated relationship
A truck was recently circulating around Toronto, inciting fear and hatred against Muslims. “Is this Yemen? Is this Syria? Is this Iraq?” reads the video billboard on the side of the vehicle, interspersed with videos of Muslims praying. “Wake up Canada. You are under siege.” The billboard on wheels drew strong condemnation from Toronto mayor Olivia […]
United Against Hate Canada is a new nonprofit founded by Marvin Rotrand, a former Montreal city councillor who was recently a national director at B’nai Brith
Marvin Rotrand, a former Montreal city councillor and former national director at B’nai Brith Canada, announced the incorporation of a new nonprofit dedicated to combating hate earlier this week. At a press conference on June 19, Rotrand outlined the priorities of the newly formed United Against Hate Canada (UAHC) organization. A press release from the […]
Hundreds rallied outside Toronto school board offices to protest a racism report that doesn’t mention rising antisemitism
UPDATE (6/20/24): The report was adopted by TDSB trustees with a request to incorporate data about antisemitism. A motion to include anti-Israeli racism was defeated as a result of an 11-11 vote. Hundreds of people filled the lawn in front of the Toronto District School Board (TSDB) to oppose a proposed anti-discrimination policy set to […]
Vancouver Comic Arts Festival apologized to Miriam Libicki for banning her due to past service in the IDF
VanCAF blames their own disorganized state for an unsigned announcement.
