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On The Hub's Fault Lines podcast, ALCCA's Honorary Chair, Justice Harry LaForme, Canada's first Indigenous appellate court judge, explains why he sees Israel as a decolonization project rather than a colonial one, and why that perspective puts him at odds with narratives gaining traction in universities and activist circles.

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

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler appeared before the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights to deliver opening remarks on Bill C-9 and Canada’s response to hate-motivated crime and extremism.

Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, has passed Parliament, marking an important step forward in strengthening Canada's response to hate. ALCCA played a leading role in advocating for key amendments to the legislation and will continue working to ensure robust enforcement of the new law while advancing additional measures, including a new offence of wilful promotion of terrorism.

In a powerful new National Post opinion piece, ALCCA Honorary Chair, Harry S. LaForme, Canada’s first Indigenous appellate judge, reflects on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent speech on antisemitism and argues that political leaders must be willing to confront the ideology driving today’s antisemitism. Justice LaForme examines the misuse of Indigenous narratives, the relationship between antizionism and antisemitism, and the importance of moral clarity in confronting hate.

Toronto recently hosted the first-of-its-kind Building Indigenous–Jewish Friendship conference, bringing together approximately 70 Indigenous and Jewish activists, academics, and community leaders to explore shared goals, allyship, and opportunities for collaboration. ALCCA Honorary Chair Harry S. LaForme, who is Anishinaabe and a member of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, was among the featured speakers.

Temple Sinai recently hosted Dr. Ragini Sharma (COHHE) for a thoughtful conversation on Hindu–Jewish allyship, interfaith understanding, and standing together against hate and extremism in Canada.

In a joint editorial, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler and Canadian Jewish Law Association President Joseph Neuberger argue that Itamar Ben-Gvir’s conduct undermines the democratic and Jewish values that most Zionists and supporters of Israel seek to defend.

Panelists at Beth Tikvah Synagogue discussed the alarming level of antisemitism in Canada, the role of antizionism and extremism, and the need for stronger law enforcement, education, and community engagement to confront hate.

ALCCA’s Chair, Mark Sandler reviews a recent court decision dismissing an anti-Israel lawsuit against the Canadian government on a preliminary motion, finding the claims unsuitable for adjudication by Canadian courts.