Canadian Jewry
Toronto mayoral candidate challenges incumbent on handling of antisemitism during debate
The flashpoint occurred during a questioning segment when former cabinet minister and mayoral contender Chris Alexander pressed Mayor Chow on her absence from a community event last week.
Canadian man charged with three hate crimes by Ontario police over antisemitic social media content
Canadian pro-Israel groups respond to government ban on Israeli settlement goods
New report flags widespread failures in Canadian universities’ antisemitism response
Billboard truck calls out antisemitism in neighborhoods targeted weekly by anti-Israel protesters
Michael Teper, president of CAEF, described the mobile billboard campaign in a statement to The Jerusalem Post as an experiment to shift the community’s approach to public demonstrations.
Christian Lawmakers ask President Trump to grant Jewish Canadians refuge from antisemitism
A letter from Christian lawmakers in America said more than 2,000 Jewish Canadians have expressed interest in moving because of safety concerns.
North American aliyah wave continues as 2,200 immigrants set to arrive this summer
The immigrants are part of an unprecedented wave of aliyah taking place during the summer months, from June through September.
Muslim Association of Canada apologizes for 'Jew free' appearing in word cloud during youth convent
The Muslim Association of Canada apologized after “Jew free” appeared in a convention word cloud, blaming an anonymous actor as HonestReporting condemned it as “normalized Jew hate.”
Canadian Jews weigh leaving as increasing antisemitism fuels search for safer homes
Rising threats and hate incidents are driving some Jewish Canadians to explore relocation options in Panama, the US, and Israel.
'Zionist dogs, stop killing children': Ontario Chabad site targeted in antisemitic graffiti attack
The site, which hosts Shabbat morning services and a few weekday classes while a permanent Chabad center is being built, had previously been vandalized on May 30 in a similar manner.
Canadian antisemitism council sparks divide among Jewish groups
Canadian Jews are split over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new antisemitism plan, with critics saying it lacks enforcement and focus.
Five arrested in Toronto for antisemitic signs at anti-Israel rally in Jewish neighborhood
The posters allegedly displayed or distributed at a March 15 protest by the suspects included a Jewish man with the body of an insect, and caricatures of Jews and Israelis.
Jews were Winnipeg’s top hate crime target in 2025, police data shows
Winnipeg Jews were targeted in nearly a third of hate crimes in 2025, despite making up less than 1.5% of the city.
Toronto Jewish residents shot with gel pellet gun in suspected antisemitic incident
The victims sustained minor injuries after they were shot with the replica firearm, and the suspect fled in their vehicle.
