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As Ontario municipalities adopt bubble zone bylaws to counter rising hate, the legal debate intensifies. ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler joins CBC’s Front Burner to weigh in on the balance between civil liberties and protecting vulnerable communities.

A 22-year-old man from Nova Scotia has been arrested and charged with advocating genocide and hate promotion after posting violent antisemitic threats online. The case is one of the most extreme seen in Canada to date. ALCCA continues to monitor developments and push for consistent legal responses to hate crimes nationwide.

Toronto’s Walk with Israel drew a record-breaking 56,000 participants in a peaceful celebration. Yet masked protestors caused safety concerns. Days later, a peace-focused Casa Loma gathering faced violent antisemitic threats and assaults. These incidents raise urgent questions about police response and the alarming boldness of hate-fuelled demonstrations across the city.

This week, Toronto City Council passed bubble legislation to help protect children, worshippers, and community members from harassment near vulnerable spaces. The legislation—which takes effect July 2—was approved 17–9 after much needed amendments to the draft circulated by city staff. In our editorial, ALCCA describes the new legislation, rebuts claims by its opponents, and outlines the collaborative work done that contributed to its passage.

Two Ontario court rulings this week revealed striking contrasts in how antisemitic conduct is addressed in the justice system.

Ontario Court of Appeal shuts down misuse of private prosecution in anti-Zionist case – protecting justice from ideological abuse.

Harvard's settlement on antisemitism sparks calls for action in Canada. Stay tuned as ALCCA's Chair explores next steps

When does doxxing cross into criminal territory? Learn about legal thresholds, criminal harassment, and steps to protect yourself.

Earlier today, the Government of Canada listed Samidoun, also known as the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, as a terrorist entity.