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In Winnipeg, B’nai Brith Canada hosted its annual Yom HaShoah commemoration with its powerful signature program, Unto Every Person There Is a Name.
Together, local leaders, students, and community members honoured the memory of Holocaust victims by reading their names aloud, a
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Canadian neo-Nazi terrorist sentenced to 20 years. His racist manifestos made him ‘the man behind the curtain’ of global hate attacks – Toronto Star
Five Jewish organizations said in a statement that the sentence “sends a powerful message: those who spread hate, inflict violence, and terrorize communities will be held fully accountable under the law.” Toronto Star March 27, 2026 By Jacques Gallant Courts and Justice Reporter Expressing concern that Matthew Althorpe continues to “harbour
Anti-hate bill that provoked bitter debate over religious freedom passes the Commons – THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Marie Woolf Ottawa Published March 25, 2026 Jewish groups welcomed the government’s anti-hate bill passing through the Commons Wednesday evening after months of filibustering and fractious debate about whether it threatens religious freedom. Bill C-9, as it’s known, would make it a crime, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, to obstruct
Jewish groups press Liberals to ban ‘glorification’ of terrorism such as praising Hamas attacks – National Post
Initial bipartisan attempts to include language to that effect were rejected by the parliamentary justice committee National Post By Stephanie Taylor Published Mar 17, 2026 OTTAWA — With the Liberals’ anti-hate bill set to return to the House of Commons next week, major Jewish advocacy groups are pressing the federal
Antisemitic cartoons used by U of T dentistry dean lead to him being put on leave pending investigation – National Post
B’nai Brith Canada and others are calling out the dean and the university for using the images National Post By Chris Knight Published Feb 27, 2026 The dean of the University of Toronto’s school of dentistry has stepped aside after using two antisemitic cartoons in a student lecture. A statement
Toronto Synagogue Is Damaged by Gunfire on Night of Jewish Holiday – New York Times
The temple said 20 shots were fired at the building but no one was hurt. Police officers investigating a shooting at the Temple Emanu-El synagogue in the North York area of Toronto. Credit…CityNews Toronto The New York Times March 3, 2026 A Toronto synagogue was damaged by
Nouvel appel de B’nai Brith Canada pour une commission royale d’enquête sur l’antisémitisme
CLICK HERE FOR ENGLISH 6 mars 2026 OTTAWA – À la suite d’une récente série d’incidents visant la communauté juive, B’nai Brith Canada intensifie son appel au gouvernement fédéral pour qu’il crée une commission royale d’enquête sur l’antisémitisme. « Nous encourageons les Canadiens à signer notre pétition demandant au gouvernement de créer
B’nai Brith Canada Petition Escalates Call for Royal Commission on Antisemitism
Cliquez ici pour le français March 6, 2026 OTTAWA – Following a recent spate of incidents targeting the Jewish community, B’nai Brith Canada is escalating its call for the Federal Government to establish a Royal Commission on antisemitism. “We are urging all Canadians to sign our petition for the Government establish a
Petition: Royal Commission on Antisemitism
CALLING FOR A ROYAL COMMISSION ON ANTISEMITISM APPEL À LA CRÉATION D’UNE COMMISSION ROYALE SUR L’ANTISÉMITISME Call on the Government of Canada to establish a Federal Royal Commission on Antisemitism in Canada We, the undersigned, call on the Government of Canada to establish a Federal Royal Commission on Antisemitism in Canada. Antisemitism in Canada
B’nai Brith Canada félicite l’Ontario Camps Association pour avoir réaffirmé son engagement envers la sécurité, l’inclusion et les valeurs canadiennes
CLICK HERE FOR ENGLISH 19 février 2026 TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada salue l’Ontario Camps Association (OCA) pour avoir fait preuve de leadership, en réitérant son engagement envers des camps de vacances sécuritaires, accueillants et inclusifs pour tous les enfants et toutes les familles. « Les Canadiens, les milieux de
B’nai Brith Canada Commends the Ontario Camps Association for Reaffirming Safety, Inclusion and Canadian values
Cliquez ici pour le français February 19, 2026 TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada applauds the Ontario Camps Association (OCA) for its leadership in reaffirming the importance of safe, welcoming and inclusive camp environments for all children and families. “Canadian individuals, workplaces and institutions must know they are not alone when