Australia, Canada, Britain and Poland decried the Israeli military's decision not to open a criminal probe into the 2024 strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers: 'Lessons must be learnt from this tragedy'
Canada called Israel's decision not to open a criminal probe into the 2024 strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers 'unacceptable'; Australia and Poland summoned Israeli ambassadors over the decision
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.”
Weinstein said that the group's immediate focus will involve documenting where hostile groups and individuals operate, conducting research, and gathering intelligence to confront security threats.
Mehdi Taj, a former IRGC member, was asked about his ties to the group, but was allowed into the country for a pre-World Cup gathering in Vancouver. Canada has said IRGC members are barred from the country. 'We told them that there are 90 million IRGC members in Iran,' Taj said
Minister of Public Safety Gary announced that a dedicated investment of up to $10 million will be provided to eligible organizations, which will assist Jewish communities in enhancing security.
Anti-Israel groups in Canada are urging protests and accreditation pressure against Jewish summer camps, accusing them of supporting Israel and the IDF.
The petition is based on the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act (CAHWCA), which allows the prosecution of crimes listed in the act, regardless of where they were committed.
The C-9 Combating Hate Act would introduce a hate crime offense, a legal definition of hatred, and so-called "bubble laws" to prevent belligerent picketing of religious and cultural centers.
The MPs said that the situation demanded a "call to action for all Canadians, all levels of government, law enforcement, schools, public institutions, and places of work."
Deborah Lyons had been serving as Canada’s special envoy on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combatting antisemitism since she took the job soon after Hamas’s October 7 massacre.
Canadian ministers and Attorney-General met and discussed with provincial and municipal officials, law enforcement and prosecutorial representatives, and Jewish community leaders.
Like many countries, Canada has a problem with racism – but not only against Jews, and not because of Justin Trudeau. The notion that his likely successor as prime minister, Pierre Poilievre, will be 'good for Israel and the Jews' stems from right-wing talking points and a wrong reading of history
It has been one of the most challenging times for Jewish people in Canada since the Holocaust, and the Trudeau government bears significant responsibility. With his recent announcement that he plans to step down once the Liberal Party selects a successor, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation marks the end of a disgraceful era. […]