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Recent months have seen a significant rise in antisemitic incidents across Canada, including targeted vandalism, assaults, and arson attacks on Jewish institutions. Notably, in August 2026, a kosher restaurant in Montreal was severely damaged by fire, suspected to be arson. Additionally, a 31-year-old man was charged after throwing eggs at a synago...
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Cities (29)
27
Toronto
טורונטו
22
Montreal
מונטריאול
4
Ottawa
אוטווה
3
Saskatoon
3
Winnipeg
2
Clarington
2
Halifax
הליפקס
1
Calgary
קלגרי
1
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
1
Edmonton
1
Windsor
0
Canada
0
Hamilton
המילטון
0
LaSalle
0
London
לונדון
0
Milton
מילטון
0
Mississauga
0
North Bay
נורת' ביי
0
North York
0
Ontario
אונטריו
0
Prince Edward Island
0
Quebec
0
Quebec City
קוויבק סיטי
0
Thornhill
0
Tumbler Ridge
0
Vancouver
0
Vaughan
0
Victoria
ויקטוריה
0
Waterloo
Recent reports (91)
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Toronto's mayor faced criticism for not attending a debate on antisemitism, raising concerns about her support for the Jewish community.
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nationalpost.com
1 day ago
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A debate on antisemitism in Toronto highlighted the importance of addressing civic issues related to Jewish safety.
Source:
jpost.com
3 days ago
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The president's suggestion for a special immigration program for Jewish-Canadians fleeing antisemitism highlights the inaction of Canadian authorities.
Source:
nationalpost.com
4 days ago
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Windsor council candidate Rasha Zaid was recorded saying Zionists “must be locked up,” later clarifying her remarks were directed at specific individuals, not all Zionists.
Source:
jpost.com
6 days ago
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The initial launch features a pilot assessment covering four universities where students have reported particularly hostile social climates.
Source:
jpost.com
Sep 06, 2026
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Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the Ashkenaz Festival in Toronto, promoting their agenda online and causing concern among attendees.
Source:
jpost.com
Aug 31, 2026
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anonymous (reddit user)
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I’m practicing in a Reform way, so as soon as I leave shul I take off my kippah for fear of being attacked... Went on a 2‑day trip to Toronto this past year and heard hardcore antisemitic chatter from a surprisingly nice (?!) homeless guy on the TTC... In Calgary, a group of kids threw hard candies on me
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anonymous (reddit user)
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But most Jews will tell you there’s no way they’d feel safe wearing a yarmulke in downtown Toronto or Montreal.
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anonymous (reddit user)
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Toronto is not free from antisemitism but we do have a wonderful Jewish community.
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anonymous (reddit user)
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They shot at the Montreal synagogue where I had my Bar Mitzvah. They shot at my brothers’ Hebrew school.
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anonymous (reddit user)
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I feel safe here in my sleepy small Canadian City called Winnipeg.
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