Man charged on 30th anniversary of École Polytechnique shooting to remain behind bars
Jean-Claude Rocherfort was arrested on allegations of uttering threats and inciting hatred against women. Continue reading
Hate Crimes
Quebec organization creates pamphlet to educate Muslim women about their rights
The tool, they say, is to assist Muslim women in dealing with threats, inform them of their rights and how to protect them. Continue reading
UCP axes long-time funding program for anti-racism initiatives
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The move to axe the Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund was made in the recent provincial budget and comes at a time when police-reported hate crimes are on the rise in Alberta. Continue reading
Alberta Hate Crimes Committee hosts community meeting in Lethbridge
The Alberta Hate Crimes Committee hosted an engagement session in Lethbridge Tuesday afternoon, aimed at spreading education and awareness on incidents motivated by hate. Continue reading
Man charged after hate-motivated assault in Newmarket: police
York Regional Police say they have charged a 33-year-old man after another man reported a hate-motivated assault at a Newmarket McDonald’s on Sunday. Continue reading
1 year since Tree of Life massacre, security increased at Jewish institutions around the world
Sunday will mark one year since the deadliest attack on Jewish people in U.S. history. Continue reading
Hamilton to host anti-racism conference, thanks to federal funds
The Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion will be hosting a multi-city anti-racism conference in the city early next year, thanks to a grant from the federal government. Continue reading
Quebec Human Rights commission says majority of hate attacks go unreported
The study looked at 86 people who reported experiencing xenophobic or Islamophobic hate in various regions of Quebec. Continue reading
Jail time for promoting hatred sends a ‘strong message,’ advocates say
Your Ward News editor James Sears was sentenced to a year in jail after he was found guilty of two charges of wilful promotion of hatred against women and Jews in January. Continue reading
Internet users can put together their own ‘mix tape’ of racism: anti-hate expert
Brian Levin, with the Centre for the Study of Hate and Extremism, said while younger generations are more tolerant than their grandparents, the Internet is making it easier for people to get involved in hate groups. Continue reading