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Canada criminalized 'condoning, denying or downplaying' the Holocaust: is it working? (City News, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

Canadian Jewish organizations are calling on the Liberal government to remove what they see as barriers to enforcing a relatively new Criminal Code provision against Holocaust denialism amid a rise in antisemitism.

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November 19, 2023

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | November 19, 2023

This week, we called on our Prime Minister to stand with Israel, support democracy, and reject hate and terrorism. We also called out a Canadian ‘peace’ group for their biased...Read More

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November 19, 2023

Hateful slurs. Vandalism. Online vitriol. Montreal’s Jewish and Muslim communities see sense of peace and safety in tatters over Israel-Hamas war (Toronto Star)

The Jewish and Muslim communities in Montreal have often made common cause, working together in court to contest Quebec’s religious symbols ban. But the war in the Middle East has frayed such bonds.

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November 18, 2023

ANALYSIS | Canada's voting record at United Nations faces scrutiny as Israel-Hamas war intensifies (CBC)

Recent positions could harm attempts to be seen as balanced player: expert

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November 18, 2023

RCMP investigates Imam who called for killing of Zionists at Montreal rally (The Globe and Mail)

The RCMP’s national security specialists are investigating a Montreal Imam who at a pro-Palestinian rally last month led a public prayer calling for the extermination of “Zionist aggressors.”

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November 17, 2023

Those calling for an Israeli ceasefire don’t really know what they’re asking for says Parry Sound—Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison (Huntsville)

The war between Israel and Hamas, a recognized terrorist organization in this country that happens to govern Gaza, has prompted many groups and individuals to come out of the woodwork demanding the eradication of Israel and often, by extension, the slaughter of Jews.

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November 17, 2023

String of Ottawa events linked to antisemitism alarms local Jewish community (Toronto Star)

OTTAWA - A string of events in Ottawa linked to antisemitism is creating alarm among Jewish people in the capital city, with a community leader saying the Israel-Hamas war is exposing hatred that has existed for years.

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November 17, 2023

Tell PM Trudeau the problem isn't Israel, it's Hamas

Rhetoric such as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent remarks enables Hamas to continue to use the Palestinian civilian population as human shields to advance its genocidal goal. The blood of...Read More

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November 15, 2023

Thank the Alberta Government for making Holocaust education mandatory

Antisemitism is on the rise, once again. The Jewish community is the most targeted religious group for hate crimes. On average, more than one hate incident targeted Canada’s Jewish community...Read More

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November 14, 2023