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This edition of our Hate Crime & Legal Update examines several significant developments, including an Ontario Review Board decision detaining an NCR (not criminally responsible) mentally ill accused who poses a significant danger to the Jewish community, new charges in the synagogue shootings investigations, and in a thwarted attempted synagogue arson in Montreal.

Following this year's Walk with Israel, ALCCA's Chair examines the policing approach that helped keep participants safe while respecting Charter rights. The article highlights recent enforcement actions, the use of designated protest zones, and the ongoing challenges of addressing antisemitic hate and incitement.

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.

Part 3 of our review of the Senate Report on Antisemitism examines key recommendations that were omitted and explores broader systemic issues contributing to the rise of antisemitism in Canada.

ALCCA comments on recent hate-related charges connected to demonstrations at Bathurst and Sheppard, the evolving policing response to antisemitism in Toronto, and the growing normalization of anti-Zionist rhetoric targeting Jews and Israelis in public spaces.

Prime Minister Carney acknowledged Canada’s antisemitism crisis – but avoided addressing anti-Zionist hatred and the growing demonization of Jews and Israelis who support Israel’s right to exist.

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.