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Today, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice handed down a sentence of 20 years in the case of Matthew Althorpe, who pleaded guilty in October to three terrorism-related charges.

In a new article, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler reflects on the enduring lessons of Purim – the story of Esther and the defeat of Haman’s plot to destroy the Jewish people in ancient Persia. Drawing parallels to the modern Iranian regime under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the piece examines the Iranian terror regime, its nuclear ambitions, and the double standards applied to the existential risk it poses to Israel and the world community.

This Hate Crime & Legal Update examines three key developments: a BC court ruling clarifying when protest activity crosses into criminal mischief, a Federal Court decision upholding permanent residence denial in a Hezbollah-linked money laundering case, and repeat bail breaches in a PEI hate propaganda prosecution.

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.