National Summits tackling racism against Jews and Muslims will be held this month
(AJNews) – July dates have now been announced for National Summits on tackling hate against Jews and against Muslims. To continue building on Canada’s Anti-Racism…
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op/ed: Canada is not a country of mere aspiration
by Mohammed Hashim and Carey Newman (July 2021) – As the heartbreaking confirmation of survivor accounts continues and more and more unmarked graves at residential…
B’nai Brith urges Canada to fight hatred
OTTAWA — B’nai Brith Canada is calling for a change to the way hatred is dealt with in this country — namely, that hate crimes…
Incendiary balloons from Gaza prompt new Israeli airstrikes, days into new government
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — After balloons filled with incendiary material were sent from Gaza into the Israeli countryside, Israel’s military said it launched a…
Canadian-Jewish politician Annamie Paul narrowly survives Israel-fueled leadership challenge
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Annamie Paul, the head of Canada’s Green Party, will keep her position after an emergency meeting over tensions within the…