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ALCCA’s Senior Criminal Counsel, Rochelle Direnfeld, provides an update on the arrest of an 18-year-old male in connection with the March 2026 shootings targeting two Toronto-area synagogues. The article outlines the charges laid, summarizes the joint police investigation, and addresses ongoing community concerns regarding potential hate-motivated crime charges.

ALCCA’s Chair, Mark Sandler reviews a recent court decision dismissing an anti-Israel lawsuit against the Canadian government on a preliminary motion, finding the claims unsuitable for adjudication by Canadian courts.

In a new article, we examine a UK court decision denying an application to issue a summons against a dual British–Israeli national for IDF service, finding the case “legally flawed” and an abuse of process driven by political motives.

ALCCA’s Chair examines a Toronto case in which a charge of public incitement of hatred against the Islamic Republic of Iran was withdrawn, raising important questions about the application of Canadian hate law and the distinction between governments and protected groups.

An Ontario Court of Justice judge has found that a theft at a Toronto protest was motivated by bias, prejudice, or hatred against the Jewish community, rejecting a discharge and emphasizing denunciation and deterrence in sentencing. The decision underscores the serious impact of hate-motivated conduct and contributes to a growing body of case law recognizing the harm of antisemitic incidents in Canada.

An examination of recent cases where criminal charges linked to antisemitic conduct and politically motivated vandalism were withdrawn, raising concerns about prosecutorial discretion, public safety, and the normalization of hate in Canada.

A Windsor court has sentenced Nicholas Amor to nearly two years in prison for inciting hatred against Jews and possessing weapons. The case underscores the real-world dangers of extremist hate speech and its impact on community safety.

A Law Society of Ontario panel has found that a lawyer’s use of an antisemitic trope – among other misconduct – contributed to the revocation of his licence. The panel rejected claims the comment was benign, recognizing it as a harmful stereotype.

Our latest legal update highlights a series of developments, including a public incitement of hatred charge arising from protests at Bathurst and Sheppard, a 20-year sentence in a terrorism case tied to extremist propaganda, new charges in an antisemitic threats investigation, and other recent cases.

A recent decision by an Australian tribunal found that the chant “All Zionists are terrorists” constituted incitement of hatred against Jews and did not constitute protected political speech. The decision reinforces the importance of distinguishing between legitimate criticism of Israel and speech that crosses into hate. Its reasoning has clear relevance for how similar conduct should be assessed under Canadian law.