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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.

The Justice Committee has reported Bill C-9 (the Combatting Hate Act) back to the House of Commons with amendments. Read ALCCA’s analysis of the proposed changes.

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.

Access ALCCA's March 12, 2026 Newsletter.

Recent synagogue shootings in the GTA raise urgent questions about public safety, but policing alone is not the answer. Unpunished hate speech and incitement are helping fuel antisemitic violence.

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.

In a new article, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler reflects on the enduring lessons of Purim – the story of Esther and the defeat of Haman’s plot to destroy the Jewish people in ancient Persia. Drawing parallels to the modern Iranian regime under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the piece examines the Iranian terror regime, its nuclear ambitions, and the double standards applied to the existential risk it poses to Israel and the world community.

Access ALCCA's March 5, 2026 Newsletter.

This Hate Crime & Legal Update provides the latest developments on a Toronto assault case.