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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.

This week’s roundup includes a disturbing case out of Halifax, where a 16-year-old is facing 33 charges—including hate promotion and weapons offences—following an alleged threat to a local high school.

ALCCA’s Chair provides a detailed update on where bubble legislation stands across the country and a call for provinces to intervene.

Project Olive Branch podcast episode sparks outrage as TPS officers make troubling comments, raising concerns over antisemitism awareness.

National Forum on Antisemitism: Gov't, law enforcement & community leaders met to tackle antisemitism, but mixed messages raise concerns.

Governments must act decisively to combat antisemitism. This article outlines key actions federal, provincial & municipal leaders must take.

Podcast Feature: ALCCA’s Chair, Mark Sandler, discusses protests, hate crimes, and improving policing strategies in Canada. Listen now!

Across Canada, the rise in antisemitism has reached alarming levels, leaving the Jewish community “mad as hell” and demanding action.