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This legal update examines a guilty plea to hate propaganda charges in Winnipeg, new charges in connection with shootings at synagogues in Toronto and Vaughan, and an attack targeting the Israel pavilion at the Edmonton Heritage Festival, along with other recent hate-motivated and religious property cases.

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 has been granted intervener status in a significant Ontario Court of Appeal case addressing whether public incitement of hatred can occur on social media.

ALCCA calls on Toronto Metropolitan University to immediately release the independent report by the Honourable Mary Lou Benotto on TMU's handling of campus protests and related incidents.

A landmark national study finds antisemitism is widespread on Canadian campuses, with 96% of surveyed Jewish students reporting or witnessing incidents.

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.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued an important decision clarifying the offence of intimidation by blocking or obstructing a highway. This update explains what the ruling means for future protests, the distinction between lawful protest and criminal conduct, and why the decision is particularly relevant to ongoing protests and demonstrations targeting the Jewish community in Canada.

A terrorism charge has been laid against a prominent Toronto protest leader, alleging he participated in or contributed to the activities of Hamas, a listed terrorist organization, for the purpose of enhancing the organization's ability to facilitate or carry out a terrorist activity. ALCCA’s Chair Mark Sandler was the original crime complainant in this matter.

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.