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This week’s Hate Crime & Legal Update examines the latest developments following the attack on the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, including the actions of the police officers who prevented a potentially catastrophic loss of life. We also examine an alleged threat to carry out a shooting at a Durham Region synagogue, the growing use of the new Offence Motivated by Hatred provision, created by Bill C-9, and recent hate propaganda and terrorism charges across Canada.

Brandon Taylor Moore of Saskatoon has been sentenced to an 18-month conditional sentence after pleading guilty to public incitement of hatred against Jews. ALCCA contributed to a Joint Community Impact Statement presented at sentencing. This editorial expresses deep concern about how the prosecution exercised its discretion in this case, resulting in an unconscionably low sentence.

Following the attack on a Belleville synagogue, Mark Sandler outlines five measures governments can take to combat antisemitic hate and protect Jewish communities.

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.