Canada

Montreal opposition party moves forward with motion to cut ties with Israel

Proponents of the measure have defended the text as consistent with the city's values. Conversely, the motion has faced opposition from community leaders and advocacy groups. 

 Members of Montreal's Jewish community demonstrate in support of Israel in Montreal, February 23, 2004
Former Montreal anti-racism commissioner Bochra Manai.

Former Montreal anti-racism commissioner sues CIJA over alleged Hitler comparison

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Canada after dark: A city-break guide to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Montreal

Alberta separatists rally outside the offices of Elections Alberta before turning in a petition to trigger a referendum on separating from the rest of Canada in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada May 4, 2026.

The 51st state? Alberta set to vote on whether to pursue separation from Canada - explainer


Toronto police arrest two pro-Palestinian activists for willful promotion of hatred

The arrests come amid heightened tensions over recurring protests at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West.

Toronto Police. (ilustration)

Air Canada extends flight suspensions to Tel Aviv and Dubai through mid-January 2027

The airline had previously extended its flight pause on these routes until October 24, 2026, citing instability in the region.

An Air Canada Airbus A319 departs from Harry Reid International Airport en route to Toronto with the High Roller Ferris wheel in the background on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

British Columbia declares state of emergency as fast-growing wildfire forces evacuations

Several Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, have battled blazes this year as hot, dry weather fueled wildfires in dense forest areas.

A satellite image shows smoke from wildfires in Oregon, Washington state and the Canadian province of British Columbia drifting eastward in North America, July 24, 2026.

About 96% of Canadian Jewish students experienced, witnessed antisemitism on campus last year

The figure draws on parallel surveys of approximately 900 Jewish students and 755 students from the broader campus population.

 Protesters in support of Palestinians stand at an encampment, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 2, 2024.

Man arrested after attempting to cut Israeli kitchen tent at Edmonton Heritage Festival

Social media footage circulating on Wednesday captured the shadow of an individual attempting to slash an Israeli tent with a knife.

Anti-Israel protesters at the Edmonton Heritage Festival, August 3, 2026.

Class action lawsuit against McGill University for alleged campus antisemitism allowed to proceed

The class action, taken by law firm FFMP, is on behalf of all Jewish students registered at McGill University from October 8, 2023, onwards.

 Protesters in support of Palestinians stand at an encampment, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 2, 2024.

Figures who justified October 7 advised CMHR Nakba exhibit, B'nai Brith finds - exclusive

Several people involved with shaping the exhibit belong to CPAM, a group that accused Israel of stealing the organs of dead Palestinians in Gaza, a statement classified by the IHRA as a blood libel.

Aerial view of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on April 28, 2024.

US, Canadian healthcare failing to address rising antisemitism since Oct. 7, review says

“Antisemitism in healthcare has become a problem that can no longer be ignored," said Dr. Hedy S. Wald and Dr. Steven Roth, the authors of the report.

Doctor holds a stethoscope in front of a hospital background (illustrative)

Toronto mayoral candidate accused of praising Hamas after October 7, comparing Netanyahu to Hitler

Toronto mayoral candidate Bahira Abdulsalam faces disciplinary proceedings over her social media posts concerning Israel and Hamas.

Toronto mayoral candidate Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam at a protest in Toronto in July.

Arms Embargo Now Coalition launches nationwide 'Day of Action' targeting Elbit suppliers

To prepare activists for the coordinated actions, the coalition rolled out a specialized training workshop that walked through the logistics of targeting Elbit Systems-linked companies.

Protesters hold signs outside the Royal Courts of Justice, after High Court judges ruled the British government’s decision to designate pro‑Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation unlawful, in London, Britain, February 13, 2026.