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Canadian politicians and Jewish rights group condemns Amsterdam pogrom against Jews (True North)

An organized attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which left several hospitalized, has caught the eye of Canadian leaders and Jewish rights groups alike.

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November 09, 2024

Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for ‘troubling’ posts about Israel (Globe and Mail, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender speaks at a campaign event at Ocean Breeze apartments in Dartmouth, N.S. on Oct. 29. The province's New Democratic Party says a candidate criticized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs for 'troubling' social media posts is no longer running for the party.

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November 09, 2024

En Nouvelle-Écosse, une candidate du NPD se retire après des publications sur Israël (L’actualité, + syndication de La Presse Canadienne)

Dans un communiqué de presse publié samedi, le NPD provincial a déclaré que Tammy Jakeman ne se présente plus comme candidate du parti dans le district de Eastern Passage.

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November 09, 2024

Nova Scotia NDP, candidate part ways after concerns raised by Jewish organizations (CBC News)

Party statement says Tammy Jakeman is no longer running in Eastern Passage

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November 09, 2024

Canadians horrified after 'Jews were hunted down and beaten' in Amsterdam (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

Amsterdam police have made more than 60 arrests following violence that broke out after a soccer match

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November 08, 2024

WARMINGTON: 'Deeply offensive' — Remembrance Day poppy exploited to honour Hamas leader (Toronto Sun)

“It is appalling that anti-Israel groups would exploit Canadian Remembrance Day and the sacred symbol of the poppy to promote messages that undermine the very values for which our veterans...Read More

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November 08, 2024

Canadian government speaking with allies about Palestinian statehood recognition, official tells MPs (CBC News)

Government lawyer tells parliamentarians no legal impediment to recognition

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November 08, 2024

Shocking scenes of antisemitic violence in Amsterdam

Last night, we were confronted with shocking scenes of antisemitic violence in Amsterdam. Supporters of an Israeli soccer team were singled out, brutally attacked, and pursued through the streets –...Read More

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November 08, 2024

Government Support of 'Anti-Palestinian Racism' Risks Undermining Canadian Jewish Rights

Ottawa, ON – November 8, 2024 – In response to the announcement made by the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia about the Prime Minister’s support of “Anti-Palestinian Racism” (APR), the...Read More

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November 08, 2024