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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.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler examines Masar Badil’s ties to Samidoun, their activities in Canada and why Canada must go beyond terrorist designation alone.

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.

A York Regional Police investigation found five Toronto Police officers engaged in misconduct over the controversial Project Olive Branch podcast, raising broader questions about neutrality, oversight, and public trust in policing.

Ontario's Inspector General of Policing has released a landmark Notice of Issue outlining seven actions to strengthen responses to antisemitic hate. Learn about ALCCA's role in the initiative.

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.

Justice Weinstein’s sentencing decision in the Jason MacDonald case reinforces that hate-motivated threats demand meaningful jail sentences, emphasizing denunciation, deterrence, and the broader harm caused to targeted communities.

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

An Orillia youth has been charged with public incitement of hatred and other offences following an OPP investigation into the distribution of antisemitic flyers. The investigation, which involved the OPP Hate Crime Unit, began after reports of hate-motivated materials targeting the Jewish community.