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Antisemitism victims speak out amid surge of cases in Canada: ‘It’s just hatred’ (Global News National)

The effects of Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza are present beyond the Middle East, as Canada has seen a dramatic surge in antisemitism. Jeff Semple speaks with some of the victims affected by this alarming wave of hatred.

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February 19, 2024

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, February 18, 2024

This week, we urged the community to advocate for important police funding to protect Toronto’s Jewish and other minorities and followed that success with a thank-you campaign to the Mayor. ...Read More

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February 18, 2024

Federal funding supported U of A conference with pro-Hamas speakers (The Western Standard)

A conference held at the University of Alberta that received federal funding featured speakers who supported designated terrorist groups or celebrated Hamas’ attacks on Israel.

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February 16, 2024

Hamilton MPP calls PM's protest condemnation 'bonkers' (The Hamilton Spectator)

Sarah Jama attended pro-Palestinian rally that ended up outside Toronto's Jewish-founded hospital

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February 15, 2024

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, February 11, 2024

This week, we engaged with a sports organization to question their choosing an antisemitic singer for an important event. We addressed the absurdity of equating a small number of Jewish...Read More

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February 11, 2024

United Church urges Canada to stop arming Israel and support South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (Broadview)

The United Church advocates for policy change and support for South Africa’s legal action against Israel

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February 09, 2024

Des fonctionnaires juifs intentent une poursuite contre leur syndicat (Le Droit)

Des employés juifs membres de l’Alliance de la fonction publique du Canada (AFPC) intentent une poursuite contre leur syndicat pour avoir «créé un environnement hostile et discriminatoire» à leur égard. Ils réclament à l’AFPC 1,4 million de dollars en dommages-intérêts.

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February 09, 2024

Journalists partly to blame (Jewish Independent)

anada has plenty of dark chapters in its history. But, in terms of sheer malice, nothing compares to the celebration of mass murder seen in this country after Oct. 7, according to National Post commentator Tristin Hopper – and he says the media bears part of the blame.

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February 09, 2024

Eby condemns 'hatred and violence' in BC after death threat sent to Selina Robinson (Kelowna Now)

"Hatred and violence are completely unacceptable in BC," he said, adding: "She is safe and the police are investigating to find the person responsible."

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February 09, 2024