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What happens after you report a hate crime in Canada? Part 2 of our series explains the process, from initial police response to investigation by hate crime units, and outlines the rights of victims under Canadian law.

Iain Aspenlieder has pleaded guilty to vandalizing the National Holocaust Monument. As his defence prepares to frame the act as morally driven, we must confront the reality: targeting Jewish symbols in protest fuels antisemitism and endangers Canadian Jews. This cannot be normalized.

An overview of new hate crime charges, court updates, and sentencing developments in Toronto and Winnipeg — plus a look at Canada’s latest hate crime statistics.

A significant week for hate crimes response in Canada: Ottawa sees criminal harassment charges in a Holocaust monument desecration case; Oshawa police investigate a possible hate-motivated swarming attack; and B.C. expands its RCMP-led hate crimes unit with new funding. ALCCA breaks down the legal developments and their broader implications.

This week’s legal update covers a major hate speech conviction in Toronto, Holocaust denial charges in North Bay, and an arrest following the desecration of the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa.

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.

Even in the aftermath of crippling U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, we face formidable challenges in addressing the Iranian regime's impact on Canada and how to respond to it.

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.

Learn why reporting hate crimes—especially antisemitic vandalism—is essential to justice and public safety. Discover how the Canadian Criminal Law Working Group (CCLWG) can assist with legal guidance and support.

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.