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Today is International Holocaust Remembrance day marking the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of Nazi German death camps. Caryn Lieberman sat down with an Auschwitz survivor who warns of rising antisemitism and hate targeting Jews

Following a violent attack in Australia, concerns are growing about the safety of Jewish communities worldwide. Richard Marceau, General Counsel at the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss what he witnessed firsthand, the global implications of the attack, and the impact on communities here in Canada.

Winnipeg police say they’re investigating after a synagogue says it was targeted by antisemitic graffiti just hours before the start of the Sabbath. Congregation Shaarey Zedek said the incident happened early Friday morning and surveillance video captured someone spray-painting the building entrance.

Sunday marks one week since the antisemitic Bondi Beach attack. The country held a national tribute to the 15 victims killed while celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Amid the grief, there is also anger directed toward Australia’s prime minister. Stuart Greer reports.

On Saturday, U.S. forces seized another Venezuelan oil tanker as part of a blockade ordered by President Donald Trump to allegedly stop the smuggling of illicit drugs. Sunday marks one week since the antisemitic Bondi beach attack. A lawsuit filed in a Yukon court pits a family of four women; who claim to be indigenous,...

Officers have arrested three men in Ontario, accused of trying to kidnap several women from the streets of Ontario. Police say the attack was motivated by hate and specifically targeted Jewish Canadians. One of the men is now charged with terrorism and was allegedly working for the Islamic State. As Touria Izri reports, the case...

The horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach has shaken people in the Jewish community in Australia and here at home in Toronto. As people gather to celebrate, many fear for their safety and worry about antisemitic violence. Caryn Lieberman reports.

Alongside state and federal police commissioners, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Sunday’s antisemitic mass shooting may have been inspired by the terrorist organization ISIS. After finding two homemade Islamic State flags – and IEDs – in one of the shooter’s vehicles, authorities came to that determination, noting that they “continue to work through the...

Ahmed al-Ahmed – the man who tackled one of the two gunmen responsible for the death of at least 15 people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday – is being hailed a “hero” by family members and witnesses of the tragic antisemitic mass shooting.

History was made on Monday as the Palestinian flag was raised outside City Hall to mark the 37th anniversary of the state’s declaration of independence. While the move was celebrated by many, some showed up to protest the decision saying it promoted terror groups and antisemitism. Matthew Bingley reports.

Israel has responded after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to honour predecessor Justin Trudeau’s commitment to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on war crimes charges related to the conflict in Gaza, if he were to visit Canada. Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian Tuesday said Carney should “reconsider,” calling his recent decision to recognize...

In this segment of This Week in Politics on “The Ben Mulroney Show”, Ben welcomes back guests Warren Kinsella, Former Special Advisor to Jean Chretien, and Chris Chapin, Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy. The trio discuss the alarming rise of antisemitism, particularly in light of recent attacks in Manchester and other cities.

Communities across Canada are facing a rise in antisemitism, islamophobia, and other forms of hate. Now, the liberal government has introduced the combatting hate act — a bill designed to strengthen protections for vulnerable groups.

In Australia, the country’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says a foreign actor — Iran — is responsible for several attacks on the Jewish community. Nathaniel Dove has more on the accusations and the other diplomatic challenge facing the country under suspicion.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Iran on Tuesday of directing two antisemitic arson attacks in the cities of Sydney and Melbourne, and ordered the expulsion of Tehran’s ambassador, giving him seven days to leave the country. It is the first time Australia has expelled a diplomatic envoy since World War Two.

The city of Montreal is under fire after producing a first of its kind framework on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The plan comes after a reported spike in hate crimes and extremism in Montreal in recent years. The new DEI policy outlines five key areas of focus, but as Phil Carpenter reports, community groups...

On this segment from today’s “The Ben Mulroney Show”, Ben sits down for an exclusive chat with former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper at B’nai Brith Canada in Winnipeg. The conversation covers a large range of topics, including Charlie Kirk’s recent assassination, but focuses largely on the issues surrounding Israel, the war in Gaza, and...

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that “rising antisemitism and words, actions and violence, including against Jewish communities right here in Canada, is abhorrent.” He announced upcoming legislation this fall, aimed at criminalizing the intentional obstruction of access to places of worship, schools, and community centers. Additionally, he said that the government plans to...

Asked about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s threat to sue the Trump administration over its demand for $1B from the University of California over claims of antisemitism, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the government is “well within its legal rights” to do so.

On this segment from today’s “The Ben Mulroney Show”, Ben explores the evolution of Pride festivals, highlighting the shift from celebration to controversy as he sees it. He discusses the challenges faced by the LGBTQ2A+ community, including issues of inclusivity, political involvement, and the impact of antisemitism.