Carney Says Canada Fails Jewish Community as 2-Thirds of Religious Hate Crimes Hit Jews
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Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 2
Carney Says Canada Fails Jewish Community as 2-Thirds of Religious Hate Crimes Hit Jews
3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 2
Mark Carney said Canada is "failing" Jewish Canadians, describing antisemitism as a national crisis at levels unseen since the post-World War II era.
More than two-thirds of religion-motivated hate crimes last year targeted Jews, he said, even though Jewish Canadians make up about 1% of the population.
Carney cited bullets fired at Jewish schools, firebombs thrown at synagogues, attacks on community centers and pressure that drove Jewish students from shared campus spaces.
$75 million in federal funding will bolster security at faith-based institutions, while a new advisory council will study antisemitism's drivers and shape education, prevention and community-safety measures.
Carney said the response will not curb free expression or legitimate criticism of governments, framing it instead as protection of equal access to Canada's public institutions.
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Record-Breaking Antisemitism in Canada: 6,800 Incidents and Escalating Violence Demand Urgent Action
Overview
Canada is facing a severe and rapidly escalating crisis of antisemitism, with an unprecedented surge in incidents and violence targeting Jewish communities. B’nai Brith Canada released early figures for 2026, showing a sharp rise in violent attacks, which highlights the immediate threat to Jewish Canadians. Even as overall hate crimes declined in cities like Toronto in 2025, antisemitic incidents against Jews remained exceptionally high, fueled by a concerning social climate. This persistent and growing danger has led to a profound sense of vulnerability within the Jewish community, underscoring the urgent need for action.