Canada

Canadian Jewish federation ‘dismayed’ by Jewish film festival postponement

The theater’s statement, posted to social media, did not provide details on the nature of the safety concerns, and the theater did not respond to requests for comment as of press time. 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
21/03/2024

Amid Canada's 'arms embargo': Here are the Israeli weapons still in use by Ottawa

The minister's announcement forgot to mention that in the last decade, the Canadian Defense Ministry purchased Israeli weapon systems worth more than a billion dollars.

By UDI EZION
20/03/2024
Protesters hold an effigy of Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau during a rally to call for a ceasefire

'Rewarding terrorism': Jewish Canadians slam 'arms embargo' on Israel

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs wrote on social media that instead of Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly's confirmation that Canada would continue not to trade arms with Israel.

Canada to stop arms sale to Israel, FM Joly says

Canada plans to halt arms sales to Israel, its Foreign Minister Melanie Joly told The Toronto Star after the Canadian Parliament passed a non-binding motion that called on the government to do so.

Canadian parliament holds debate on motion to recognize Palestinian state

"A two-state solution requires the recognition of two states," said NDP Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson, who led the push for the motion in the debate.

Hate crimes skyrocket by 93% in Toronto following October 7

Anti-Jewish targeted hate crimes have risen drastically in Tronto since the start of 2024 and since the October 7 Hamas perpetrated massacre. 989 hate crime calls have been reported.

Canadian parliament passes drastically softened motion on Palestinian state

The New Democratic Party (NDP) motion called on the government to "officially recognize the State of Palestine and maintain Canada’s recognition of Israel’s right to exist."

Canadian Jewish agencies sue over government rules they say have curbed kosher meat production

The lawsuit brought forth by two prominent kosher certification agencies against the Canadian government follows years of challenges to kosher slaughter in Europe.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
15/03/2024

‘I’m just a typical Jewish grandmother’

April Rosenfeld is a dedicated supporter of the Hebrew University.

Vancouver man arrested for threats against Jews, defacing hostage posters

Canadian man arrested in Vancouver for antisemitic threats and vandalism against the posters of Israeli hostages. Jewish community and police respond to rising hate crimes.

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