Top Results For: Antisemitism

A hate crimes unit is investigating after the mock hanging of three politicians at a Montreal protest. Local leaders have condemned the action, as hate-motivated crime and antisemitism continues to rise in Canada. Anthony Housefather, Member of Parliament representing Mount Royal, joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss what’s behind the recent rise in antisemitism and what...

On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that a new national unity council will assess what is driving antisemitism in Canada and improve research and data collection on hate incidents. Melissa Lantsman, who was the first Jewish woman elected as a Conservative MP, said the speech was “so neutered that an antisemite would have given...

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Toronto Monday, announcing new steps to combat antisemitism and hate. The Federal government says a new council will review how these incidents are tracked, and what more needs to be done. But, Jewish advocacy groups say Ottawa needs to move faster. Lexy Benedict reports.

Bombshell allegations of systemic Antisemitism and racism within its top ranks from a former homicide detective have prompted the service board to call on Ontario’s Inspectorate of Policing to review the matter. Matthew Bingley reports.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure to combat antisemitism in the United Kingdom after two Jewish men in London were stabbed. Redmond Shannon explains how Starmer is being criticized for the rise in antisemitic attacks, and what’s he’s now promising to do.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that the torching of London Jewish community ambulances overnight was a “horrific antisemitic attack” and that such hatred had no place in society.

Calls are growing for the federal government to tackle antisemitism after recent violent attacks targeting Jewish communities in Canada. Jillian Piper reports on what Prime Minister Mark Carney is doing to try to address the problem.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the creation of a new National Unity Council to investigate motivations behind the rise in antisemitic incidents. Noah Shack, CEO at the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss reaction from the Jewish Community and what additional federal action may be required.

Kanye West performed for more than 100,000 fans in Istanbul on Saturday night during his first European concert appearance since 2014. The show comes after several planned performances across Europe were cancelled amid backlash over his past antisemitic comments and Nazi-related content. #Kanye #Concert

Police were out in force to prevent clashes at Sunday’s annual Walk With Israel in Toronto. Organizers said this year’s turnout was the largest in the event’s history, estimating more than 60,000 people attended the march, now in its 57th year. Sara Lefton, chief development officer at UJA Federation, said the size of the crowd...

Following the arrests of three off-duty officers in Spain and another request for an independent review into allegations of Antisemitism and racism within its ranks, Toronto city councillors are pushing for Toronto Police leadership to move quick and restore public trust. Matthew Bingley reports.

NOTE: The 14-year-old girl referred to in this video, who was missing for almost two weeks has been found safe, Toronto police said Thursday. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rose in question period in Canada’s House of Commons on Thursday, visibly angered by news that missing posters of Toronto teenager Esther had been ripped down. “Today...

WARNING: This video contains graphic images. Viewer discretion is advised. British counterterrorism police are investigating the stabbing of two men in a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood of London. Redmond Shannon looks at how the violence unfolded, and what British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is calling for after a recent spike in antisemitic attacks across the country.

Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday, in an attack police have declared a terrorist incident. Investigators say the suspect targeted visibly Jewish individuals before being arrested at the scene. The victims, aged in their 30s and 70s, remain in hospital in stable condition. As community members raised alarm over escalating antisemitic...

Kanye West’s Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the British government’s decision to block the U.S. rapper from entering the United Kingdom. Authorities say West was denied entry on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good. West has drawn global backlash over the last few years after making antisemitic...

A pro-Palestinian demonstration for Al Quds Day outside the U.S. consulate in Toronto has gone ahead despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s efforts to block it. The day was declared 47 years ago by the Iranian regime in support of Palestinian people, but Jewish groups argue it glorifies terrorism and antisemitism. Sean O’Shea reports on the...

In Michigan, a suspect is dead after ramming a vehicle into a synagogue near Detroit on Thursday. Police say 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, was killed by security guards at the temple after engaging in gunfire. Officials say Ghazali drove a vehicle through the doors and down a hallway....

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.