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Brandon Taylor Moore of Saskatoon has been sentenced to an 18-month conditional sentence after pleading guilty to public incitement of hatred against Jews. ALCCA contributed to a Joint Community Impact Statement presented at sentencing. This editorial expresses deep concern about how the prosecution exercised its discretion in this case, resulting in an unconscionably low sentence.

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.