‘Slap on the wrist,’ says Canadian Jew, 88, of verdict for teenage attacker The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center told JNS that the court’s decision of probation, community service and anger management is “outrageous.” Dave Gordon March 16, 2025
A tale of three Canadian officials’ comments on Purim The new Canadian prime minister, a Liberal, referred to Jewish "perseverance," while the opposition leader, a Conservative, stated that Purim is about Jewish strength overcoming "the forces of evil." JNS Staff March 14, 2025
New Canadian prime minister says Israel must supply electricity to Gaza "Both parties must work towards the return of all hostages and the completion of the ceasefire agreement," Mark Carney stated. JNS Staff March 12, 2025
Air Canada map replaces Israel with ‘Palestinian territories’ The airline said it was working with a "third-party provider" to rectify the issue. JNS Staff March 12, 2025
Jew-hatred in Toronto public school system at center of looming board trustee election Voters must think seriously if they want their children “in school for an education or for indoctrination,” Tamara Gottlieb, a Jewish education nonprofit leader, told JNS. Dave Gordon Feb. 28, 2025
Jew-hatred top of mind for Jews in upcoming Ontario provincial election “There is a general sense of uncertainty and concern about what’s happening right now, and you wonder what Jewish life will be like in Ontario,” Jason Cherniak, a center-left Liberal running for office, told JNS. Dave Gordon Feb. 24, 2025
Air Canada to restart flights to Israel in June The carrier will operate nonstop flights from Toronto and Montreal. JNS Staff Feb. 21, 2025
Montreal police investigate swastika defacement of synagogue Mayor Valerie Plante called the vandalism an antisemitic attack. Feb. 18, 2025
Michael Mostyn, 50, made B’nai Brith Canada into a ‘formidable voice’ for Jews The organization said he revitalized operations, including Israel advocacy, during a time when antisemitism and anti-Israel fervor seeped into schools and cities across the country. Dave Gordon Feb. 4, 2025
