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New Arrests Made for Wilful Promotion of Hatred at Bathurst and Sheppard
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.

ALCCA Staff
Aug 113 min read


Findings of misconduct against five Toronto officers arising out of Project Olive Branch Podcast
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.

Rochelle Direnfeld
Aug 68 min read


Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing Releases a Notice of Issue on Rising Antisemitism
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 Staff
Jul 154 min read


Sentencing Hearing in Montreal Synagogue Arson Case
ALCCA examines the Montreal synagogue arson sentencing hearing, the need for deterrent sentences, and the broader threat of organized antisemitic violence.

Mark Sandler
Jul 33 min read


Man Arrested in Suspected Antisemitic Hate-Motivated Assault with a Weapon Case
An alleged hate-motivated assault in Toronto highlights the significance of Canada's new hate crime provisions under Bill C-9.

Mark Sandler
Jul 32 min read


Sentencing in Anti-Asian Hate-Motivated Threatening Case
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.

Mark Sandler
Jul 37 min read


Statement on the Tragic Events in Montreal
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

Mark Sandler
Jun 253 min read


Orillia Youth Charged Following Investigation into Antisemitic Flyer Distribution
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.

ALCCA Staff
Jun 232 min read


Listen: Rochelle Direnfeld Discusses Youth Recruitment and Targeted Violence on The Mike Farwell Show
ALCCA Senior Criminal Counsel Rochelle Direnfeld joined The Mike Farwell Show on 570 NewsRadio to discuss the recruitment of youth by criminal organizations and the rise in targeted violence affecting the Jewish community. She highlighted the need for stronger enforcement and legislative tools to address these evolving threats.

ALCCA Staff
Jun 181 min read


The Sinister Efforts to Mask Antisemitic Hate
An examination of how extremist actors attempt to use coded language and substitute terms such as “Zionist” to evade hate-speech laws, and why courts, tribunals, police, and prosecutors must assess speech based on its substance, context, and effect.

Mark Sandler
Jun 175 min read
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