Carney Pledges Antisemitism Action as 6,800 Incidents Fuel Backlash Over Council Picks
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 4
Carney Pledges Antisemitism Action as 6,800 Incidents Fuel Backlash Over Council Picks
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 4
Summary
Mark Carney said Jewish Canadians—about 1% of the population—face two-thirds of religious hate crimes as he launched a new Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion focused in part on antisemitism.
The announcement quickly drew backlash because two council members, Omar Alghabra and Avnish Nanda, have faced criticism over past positions tied to Israel, Hamas and pro-Palestinian campus activism.
6,800 antisemitic incidents were recorded in Canada in 2025, up 9.4% from 2024, according to B’nai Brith, which said the council is a useful step but lacks the power and scale needed.
The dispute lands amid a broader surge in threats and violence, including recent gunfire at two Montreal schools and a March shooting at a Toronto synagogue, intensifying pressure on Carney for concrete measures.
Amidst rising violence, why were controversial figures appointed to Canada's new antisemitism council?
Is Canada's new hate council a genuine solution or a political gesture doomed to fail?
Will Canada's new hate laws protect minorities or threaten the free speech of all citizens?
Antisemitism in Canada Hits All-Time High in 2025: Analysis of 6,800 Incidents and Policy Actions
Overview
In 2025, Canada experienced an unprecedented surge in antisemitic incidents, with 6,800 cases reported, marking a record-setting and continuous rise in hate targeting Jewish Canadians. This deepening crisis highlights the pervasive nature of antisemitism and signals that the problem is intensifying rather than improving. Reports like the Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents are crucial for documenting and understanding this spread of hate. Community leaders stress that it is now up to political leaders and law enforcement to turn these findings into concrete action, as Canada already has the tools and resources needed to address the escalating crisis.