Canada

Canadian man charged after targeted vandalism of Saskatchewan synagogue

A 31 year old Saskatchewan man was charged after eggs were thrown at a Saskatoon synagogue and associated vehicles during Shabbat services, police said.

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Street View and retail entrance to Toronto Metropolitan University Student Learning Center.

TMU establishes new task force on campus expression and antisemitism following external review

The phrase 'Jew free' appeared during an interactive word-cloud exercise at the Muslim Association of Canada recent convention, May, 2026.

Muslim Association of Canada apologizes for 'Jew free' appearing in word cloud during youth convent

 Members of Montreal's Jewish community demonstrate in support of Israel in Montreal, February 23, 2004

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


'Once-in-a-generation' expedition sets sail to survey famed polar expedition ships

The targets of the new survey include Quest, a schooner-rigged steamship captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton, and Terra Nova, Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s whaler and polar expedition vessel.

The Quest, captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton; illustrative.

Two antisemitic attacks in one week shake Canada’s Jewish community

Comment from B'nai Brith Canada, attributable to Richard Robertson, Director of Research and Advocacy, told The Jerusalem Post that "Being Jewish is not a provocation."

A police officer looks toward the scene of an antisemitic shooting attack (near the tall building at L) in Montreal on June 22, 2026, which left three people dead; Illustrative.

Canadian Jews weigh leaving as increasing antisemitism fuels search for safer homes

Rising threats and hate incidents are driving some Jewish Canadians to explore relocation options in Panama, the US, and Israel.

 FBL-WC-2026-PRTOEST Activists place a banner covering the logo of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the words "Kick Israel out of FIFA" in Toronto, Canada, June 12, 2026, on the day of the first game of the Canadian team in the World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Canada synagogue firebomber was promised $15,000 for attack, motivated by drugs, not antisemitism

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad pleaded guilty to the attack, telling the court that he believes he deserves to be "severely punished" during his sentencing.

Police near the scene of an active shooter situation on June 22, 2026 in Montreal, Canada.

Not calling Hamas terrorists in Nakba exhibit was ‘error,’ says Canada’s heritage minister

Canadian Heritage Minister Marc Miller stated that "not identifying Hamas as a terrorist organization is... a failure" and called for the alleged "error in curation" to be rectified.

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Canadian Museum for Human Rights opens ‘Nakba’ exhibit amid pushback from Jewish leaders

The Winnipeg, Manitoba, exhibit is called “Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present,” has drawn fierce condemnation from some Jewish groups, including the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.

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

Defense attaché in Canada to return to Israel, will not be replaced, Defense Ministry tells 'Post'

The Defense Ministry said Ilan Or's withdrawal from the Ottawa Embassy is part of a global realignment of Israel's Defense Attaché network.

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'Zero tolerance': Non-Jewish Canadian CEOs, politicians, professionals condemn rising antisemitism

"As a group of Canadian businesses and community leaders who are not Jewish, we ask colleagues to join us in condemning any act of antisemitism in this country," they wrote.

Buildings stand in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 2, 2026.

Surge in Aliyah of young, skilled olim despite wartime challenges, 22,522 moved to Israel in 2025

The sharpest increase came from French Jewry, with a 51% rise in immigration, while immigration from the United States continued its upward trend, reaching 3,781 immigrants.

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

Industries thriving in Canada right now

“Canada’s growth is driven by strong, diverse industries.”