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The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights is examining antisemitism in Canada, building on prior work by the House of Commons. Read opening statements from Secure Canada CEO Sheryl Saperia and Centre for Countering Digital Hate Founder Imran Ahmed, offering critical insights on terrorism, online extremism, and hate in the digital age.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler appeared before The House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST) as part of its hearings on Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act. He welcomed several components of the legislation while identifying areas for improvement to ensure it more effectively combats hatred.

Canada’s proposed Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9) introduces new hate-motivated offences, stronger penalties, and changes to how hate crimes are prosecuted. This explainer breaks down what the Bill means for your community – from protecting access to places of worship to addressing hate symbols and ensuring safeguards for free expression.

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.