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A detailed legal analysis of Canada’s proposed Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9) – what it changes, what it misses, and why informed advocacy is needed.

This week, Toronto City Council passed bubble legislation to help protect children, worshippers, and community members from harassment near vulnerable spaces. The legislation—which takes effect July 2—was approved 17–9 after much needed amendments to the draft circulated by city staff. In our editorial, ALCCA describes the new legislation, rebuts claims by its opponents, and outlines the collaborative work done that contributed to its passage.

ALCCA’s Chair provides a detailed update on where bubble legislation stands across the country and a call for provinces to intervene.

CBC reports on Ottawa’s proposed protest buffer zone bylaw. ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler urges councillors to act swiftly to protect vulnerable communities.

In a detailed submission to Toronto’s Mayor and City Councillors, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler makes the case for adopting municipal “bubble” legislation to safeguard Jewish and other vulnerable communities from targeted hate.

National Forum on Antisemitism: Gov't, law enforcement & community leaders met to tackle antisemitism, but mixed messages raise concerns.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler to speak at the National Forum on Antisemitism. Read the Discussion Paper to guide input.

In this CJN Letter to the Editor, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler calls for bubble legislation and stronger enforcement to curb intimidation.

Governments must act decisively to combat antisemitism. This article outlines key actions federal, provincial & municipal leaders must take.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler explains how Harvard’s antisemitism lawsuit settlement relates to Canadian campuses & the need for action.