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An update on the criminal case involving the vandalism of Canada’s National Holocaust Monument, including recent court submissions and ALCCA’s coordinated Community Impact Statement outlining the profound impact on Jewish communities and allies across the country.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler addresses inaccurate claims made during recent Senate testimony related to the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism and the realities of antisemitism in Canada. Drawing on his supplementary submissions to the Senate Human Rights Committee, he provides an evidence-based correction as ALCCA continues its engagement on Bill C-9. Read more to see what was misstated – and why accuracy matters.

Conservative MP Roman Baber has introduced Bill C-257, a Private Member’s Bill to amend the Criminal Code of Canada, creating a new criminal offence of “Wilful Promotion of Terrorist Activity or a Terrorist Group.”

In this week’s Hate Crime & Legal Update, we report on additional charges laid arising out of the November 5 forced entry by masked intruders into a private event near TMU, and two other arrests in assault and criminal harassment cases related to ALCCA's mandate.

ALCCA shares key recommendations endorsed by 34 member organizations to strengthen Bill C-9 and better protect Canadians from hate-motivated activity.

Days after the violent assault on Jewish students and guests at a private event, five individuals have been charged with multiple offences. ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler’s legal report outlines the existing charges, what the ongoing police investigation should address, and the university as a breeding ground for extremist conduct. He also cites the Toronto Star reporting on this violent assault as a case study in media bias.

The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights is examining antisemitism in Canada, building on prior work by the House of Commons. Read opening statements from Secure Canada CEO Sheryl Saperia and Centre for Countering Digital Hate Founder Imran Ahmed, offering critical insights on terrorism, online extremism, and hate in the digital age.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler appeared before The House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST) as part of its hearings on Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act. He welcomed several components of the legislation while identifying areas for improvement to ensure it more effectively combats hatred.

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.