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This legal update examines a guilty plea to hate propaganda charges in Winnipeg, new charges in connection with shootings at synagogues in Toronto and Vaughan, and an attack targeting the Israel pavilion at the Edmonton Heritage Festival, along with other recent hate-motivated and religious property cases.

Two more individuals have been charged with wilful promotion of hatred and public incitement of hatred in connection with the March 15 demonstration at Bathurst and Sheppard, bringing the total number charged in relation to the events to eight.

ALCCA has been granted intervener status in a significant Ontario Court of Appeal case addressing whether public incitement of hatred can occur on social media.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued an important decision clarifying the offence of intimidation by blocking or obstructing a highway. This update explains what the ruling means for future protests, the distinction between lawful protest and criminal conduct, and why the decision is particularly relevant to ongoing protests and demonstrations targeting the Jewish community in Canada.

A terrorism charge has been laid against a prominent Toronto protest leader, alleging he participated in or contributed to the activities of Hamas, a listed terrorist organization, for the purpose of enhancing the organization's ability to facilitate or carry out a terrorist activity. ALCCA’s Chair Mark Sandler was the original crime complainant in this matter.

ALCCA examines the Montreal synagogue arson sentencing hearing, the need for deterrent sentences, and the broader threat of organized antisemitic violence.

An alleged hate-motivated assault in Toronto highlights the significance of Canada's new hate crime provisions under Bill C-9.

Justice Weinstein’s sentencing decision in the Jason MacDonald case reinforces that hate-motivated threats demand meaningful jail sentences, emphasizing denunciation, deterrence, and the broader harm caused to targeted communities.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler reflects on the tragic shootings in Montreal that claimed the lives of Montreal Police Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and community member Michel Moshe Mizrahi. His statement examines what is currently known about the attack, the role of online ideological extremism and radicalization, and the broader lessons for combating hatred and domestic terrorism. It also highlights recent international discussions on addressing antisemitism and other form

An Orillia youth has been charged with public incitement of hatred and other offences following an OPP investigation into the distribution of antisemitic flyers. The investigation, which involved the OPP Hate Crime Unit, began after reports of hate-motivated materials targeting the Jewish community.