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Antisemitic incidents have escalated in Canada, particularly on university campuses, with reports of threats, vandalism, and physical violence. A recent survey noted that 95.7% of Jewish students experienced antisemitism. Notable incidents include egg-throwing at a Saskatoon synagogue during services and targeted abuse at a Montreal soccer game. In...
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119 reports this month
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Cities (29)
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Toronto
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28
Montreal
מונטריאול
4
Clarington
4
Ottawa
אוטווה
4
Winnipeg
3
Saskatoon
2
Halifax
הליפקס
1
Calgary
קלגרי
1
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
1
Edmonton
1
Ontario
אונטריו
1
Quebec
0
Canada
0
Hamilton
המילטון
0
LaSalle
0
London
לונדון
0
Milton
מילטון
0
Mississauga
0
North Bay
נורת' ביי
0
North York
0
Prince Edward Island
0
Quebec City
קוויבק סיטי
0
Thornhill
0
Tumbler Ridge
0
Vancouver
0
Vaughan
0
Victoria
ויקטוריה
0
Waterloo
0
Windsor
Recent reports (119)
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A man was arrested for breaking into a Toronto synagogue and stealing several religious items, highlighting security concerns.
Source:
jpost.com
1 day ago
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Montreal's legal and medical leaders oppose a city council motion targeting Israel, citing concerns over antisemitism and social cohesion.
Source:
nationalpost.com
4 days ago
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Toronto mayoral candidates are set to debate antisemitism at a synagogue, with the address kept secret and heavy security due to past attacks on Jewish institutions, including a bakery and a girls' school.
Source:
nationalpost.com
6 days ago
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Two new reports reveal pervasive antisemitism on Canadian campuses, with Jewish students experiencing vandalism, intimidation, threats, and physical violence, leading to an unsafe environment.
Source:
theglobeandmail.com
6 days ago
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An external review found widespread antisemitism, harassment, and fear among Jewish students, faculty, and staff at Toronto Metropolitan University, leading some to conceal their identities and avoid campus events.
Source:
nationalpost.com
Aug 17, 2026
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Antisemitism has significantly increased in Canada, leading to intense debates within the Jewish community about government efforts to combat hate and the meaning of Zionism.
Source:
toi.li
Aug 17, 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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