Hate Crime

• ‘Canada at a crossroads’: Jewish groups call for action after 3 synagogues hit by gunfire

  Toronto and York Regional police have responded to three separate incidents in which gunshots were found at synagogue buildings in the area.

  Crime

  Mar 8
  
• 2 Toronto-area synagogues struck by gunfire overnight

  A pair synagogues in Toronto and Thornhill were struck by gunfire overnight causing some damage. No injuries reported and police investigations continue.

  Crime

  Mar 7
  
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• Manitoba unveils $1-million security fund to combat hate crimes, vandalism

  The $1-million Security Enhancement Fund will help community organizations and places of worship combat a rise in hate crimes and vandalism.

  Crime

  Jan 19
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• Winnipeg man charged after hate-related vandalism targets synagogue, mosque

  Police say a 34-year-old man is charged after hate-related graffiti was spray-painted on homes and religious sites in Winnipeg’s Crescentwood neighbourhood.

  Crime

  Jan 9
• Ottawa hate crime bill would outlaw ‘hateful’ displays of certain symbols

  Justice Minister Sean Fraser said the legislation would create four new criminal offences, including a specific criminal offence of hate.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2025
• Graffiti found on downtown Halifax streets is a hate crime, police say

  On Wednesday, graffiti on Barrington and South streets appeared bearing messages including "surgeries = mutilating."

  Crime

  Sep 11, 2025
• Man charged in hate-motivated stabbing of elderly Jewish woman in Ottawa: police

  71-year-old Cornwall man charged after alleged hate-motivated stabbing of Jewish woman at Ottawa grocery store; victim treated and released.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2025
• Montreal police make arrest in Israeli flag burning outside Hampstead town hall

  Montreal police arrested a man after an Israeli flag was set on fire outside Hampstead Town Hall. Hate crimes unit is investigating; charges pending.

  Crime

  Aug 27, 2025
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• Police release CCTV footage after Victoria synagogue defaced with hate message

  Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect videotaped writing hateful comments on a wall at the Congregation Emanu-El synagogue in Victoria.

  Crime

  Aug 11, 2025
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• Cape Breton police investigate appearance of painted swastikas near Jewish cemetery

  Police in Cape Breton are trying to determine who painted swastikas on a road near a Jewish cemetery north of Sydney.

  Crime

  Jul 30, 2025