Minister Gould says she feels ‘deep sadness’ over recent antisemitic attacks in Montreal

Protests and demonstrations have erupted across Canada since the start of Israel-Hamas conflict in October, many of which have been peaceful. But officials have become concerned about a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia in light of recent escalations, including attacks on a Montreal synagogue and two Jewish schools, as well as a violent clash on Concordia University’s campus. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Government House Leader Karina Gould on what help the feds are providing to ensure communities feel safer, potential consequences for violent hate attacks, her concerns as a Jewish woman, and more.

• Jewish Canadians ‘on high alert’ amid rising antisemitism, Gould says