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As Parliament prepares to return, Jewish organizations – including the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism (ALCCA) – urge MPs to strengthen and pass Bill C-9, warning that condemnation alone is not enough to confront rising hate and extremism in Canada.

A legal update on recent criminal law developments related to antisemitism and hate in Canada, including court decisions, terrorism-related cases, hate propaganda prosecutions, and law enforcement training delivered by ALCCA.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler examines Bill C-9 in The Hill Times, highlighting the sharp rise in antisemitic hate crimes in Canada and urging Parliament to strengthen the proposed Combatting Hate Act to address critical legislative gaps.

An urgent reflection by ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler on the Sydney attack, the normalization of antisemitism and antizionism, and why Canada must confront extremism before it’s too late.

A statement from ALCCA member The Council of Muslims Against Antisemitism (CMAA) on the Bondi Beach attack.

A detailed legal analysis of Canada’s proposed Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9) – what it changes, what it misses, and why informed advocacy is needed.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler joined CJN’s North Star podcast to discuss Canada’s new Combatting Hate Act. He welcomed stronger protections for Jewish institutions but urged more action, including addressing the glorification or wilful promotion of terrorism.

In a new editorial, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler warns of a nearly 500% surge in terrorism-related charges in Canada, with plots often targeting Jews and other vulnerable groups. He outlines the strain on law enforcement, Canada’s role as a hub for terrorist financing, and urgent steps for government and Parliament to take action.

Two recent cases in Montreal highlight growing concerns around hate-motivated and extremist activity. A man has been charged with criminal harassment and death threats following antisemitic remarks, while a youth faces terrorism-related charges tied to alleged plans to act on behalf of the Islamic State.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler examines the continuing threat posed by Samidoun, a federally incorporated not-for-profit that was designated a prohibited terrorist group nearly a year ago.