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Montreal Synagogue Vandalized With Swastika In Latest Instance Of Rising Antisemitism In Canada (Yeshiva World News)

Canadian authorities have launched an investigation after a swastika was found scrawled on the exterior of a synagogue in Montreal, police confirmed on Monday.

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February 18, 2025

Montreal police investigate swastika defacement of synagogue (Jewish News Syndicate)

Mayor Valerie Plante called the vandalism an antisemitic attack.

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February 18, 2025

Temple Emanu-El–Beth Sholom target of antisemitic graffiti (The Montreal Gazette)

Temple Emanu-El–Beth Sholom in Westmount was the target of antisemitic graffiti on the Jewish Sabbath, with a swastika spray-painted on the side of the building. Montreal police are investigating.

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February 16, 2025

Former rights commission appointee crowdfunds for legal battle (Western Standard)

Birju Dattani, a former appointee to the Canadian Human Rights Commission, is seeking public donations to fund lawsuits against critics he accuses of defamation.

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February 15, 2025

Des enseignants dénoncent « un abus de pouvoir » de Québec (La Presse)

Enquête sur des allégations floues et aux objectifs mal définis, intervention d’une ministre dans le contenu d’un cours : des enseignants de Dawson et de Vanier dénoncent ce qu’ils estiment être une ingérence du ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur dans la vie académique de leur établissement.

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February 14, 2025

TDSB trustee committee votes to accept controversial antisemitism report (TorontoToday.ca)

Several Jewish groups welcomed news of trustees’ having voted 13-5 to receive the report, while other groups expressed significant disappointment

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February 14, 2025

Jewish coalition 'relieved' as TDSB antisemitism report clears a hurdle (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

Two nights of fractious public consultation ended with trustees voting to receive the report

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February 14, 2025

Jewish Federation of Edmonton secures $1 mil. grant toward the redevelopment of the JCC (Alberta Jewish News)

Jewish Federation of Edmonton CEO Stacey Leavitt-Wright made the following announcement in this week’s edition of The Bridge – regarding provincial funding that will secure the future of the Edmonton JCC.

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February 14, 2025

Toronto District School Board committee goes forward with antisemitism strategy (Toronto Star)

Thursday’s vote comes after a two-day committee meeting that featured nearly 80 public delegations — some of which were denounced as hate speech by some of the trustees.

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February 14, 2025

Dawson College teachers say government probe into tensions on campus creating climate of fear (CTV News)

Teachers at Dawson College say their academic freedom is under threat as an investigation is underway into rising tensions on campus over the conflict in the Middle East.

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February 14, 2025

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