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As Parliament prepares to return, Jewish organizations – including the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism (ALCCA) – urge MPs to strengthen and pass Bill C-9, warning that condemnation alone is not enough to confront rising hate and extremism in Canada.

A clear, actionable wishlist outlining the concrete steps the Province of Ontario can take now to address antisemitism across post-secondary institutions, K–12 education, and public order policing.

In a new article, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler discusses TMU’s initial response to his open letter to President Lachemi, what needs to happen next, and the impediments to change. He also includes a clear call to action, encouraging readers to write directly to TMU’s Office of the President.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler urges Canadians to call on the federal government to immediately appoint a new Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism. He warns that the ongoing vacancy has left a critical gap in leadership at a time when antisemitic hate crimes are surging and the IHRA definition is under attack. The editorial highlights the need for strong federal advocacy and invites readers to take action by writing to government officials.

Recent terrorism-related cases in Canada and abroad reveal an urgent need for stronger enforcement, prevention, and policy action. In this joint article, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler – and Senior Criminal Counsel Rochelle Direnfeld – examine new threats – from ISIS-inspired plots to domestic extremism – and present ALCCA’s 11 updated Calls to Action to strengthen Canada’s response to terrorism and violent hate.

Canada’s proposed Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9) introduces new hate-motivated offences, stronger penalties, and changes to how hate crimes are prosecuted. This explainer breaks down what the Bill means for your community – from protecting access to places of worship to addressing hate symbols and ensuring safeguards for free expression.

A detailed legal analysis of Canada’s proposed Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9) – what it changes, what it misses, and why informed advocacy is needed.

A newly released report reveals over 780 antisemitic incidents in Ontario's K–12 schools in just 16 months—many involving Nazi salutes, Holocaust denial, and systemic failures by educators and boards. This article summarizes the findings and calls for urgent provincial intervention.

Canada’s election ushers in a new Parliament. ALCCA urges unity across parties to confront antisemitism and fulfill past commitments.

More than 100 distinguished Canadians unite with ALCCA to combat antisemitism. Join the movement today.