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A Law Society of Ontario panel has found that a lawyer’s use of an antisemitic trope – among other misconduct – contributed to the revocation of his licence. The panel rejected claims the comment was benign, recognizing it as a harmful stereotype.

Read ALCCA’s Pesach message on protecting freedom and combatting antisemitism in Canada. Learn how we are supporting Jewish communities and how you can help.

Following reports of antisemitic propaganda displayed at a demonstration near Bathurst and Sheppard, ALCCA Senior Criminal Counsel Rochelle Direnfeld joined Deb Hutton on Newstalk 1010 to discuss the legal implications and broader concerns.

On The Canadian Jewish News’ North Star podcast, ALCCA Senior Criminal Counsel Rochelle Direnfeld joins Michael Teper, President of the Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation (CAEF) – an ALCCA member organization – to discuss concerns about the handling of antisemitism-related criminal charges in Toronto.

In an interview on the Toronto Today podcast, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler discusses the legal complexities surrounding calls for an emergency injunction to stop Toronto’s Al-Quds Day rally. Sandler explains the high legal threshold for restraining events before they occur, while outlining concerns about prior rallies, potential criminal offences, and the need for vigilant enforcement of existing laws.

A new National Post column highlights a striking trend in Canada: many charges tied to anti-Israel protest activity are being dropped, stayed, or diverted. The analysis draws in part on ALCCA’s case tracking, which has identified only a small number of convictions since October 7.

JEFA, an ALCCA member organization, is calling for direct outreach to ETFO leadership after the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario selected Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) to deliver antisemitism training for its Provincial Executive. The action alert outlines key concerns, provides context, and includes draft letters to support respectful engagement.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler joins a new Canada-wide policing committee focused on enforcing hate crime laws, as Canada’s Chiefs of Police reaffirm strong support for Bill C-9 and enhanced legal tools to combat hate-motivated crimes.

A response to Independent Jewish Voices’ testimony and commentary – and how misrepresenting Zionism and IHRA helps normalize antisemitism.

This week, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler appeared as a guest on the very popular Cārvāka Podcast, hosted by Kushal Mehra, alongside Rishabh Sarswat of the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), a new member of ALCCA.