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Feds Must Prevent U of T from Causing a ‘Substantial Harm’ to Canada – B’nai Brith Canada

August 12, 2021 TORONTO — B’nai Brith has written a letter to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, to request that their ministries deny a work Read more » »

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Toronto Assault Highlights Trend of “Free Palestine” Antisemitism – B’nai Brith Canada

Sam Brody recounts the details of his antisemitic experience (Facebook) July 29, 2021 TORONTO – A recent assault on a Jewish man near his home in broad daylight is just the latest in a disturbing trend of attacks on Jews stemming from anti-Israel sentiment. Read more » »

We Mourn the Loss of a One-of-a-Kind Soul – B’nai Brith Canada

July 24, 2021 TORONTO – It is with deep shock and sorrow that B’nai Brith Canada reports the sudden passing of our beloved Communications Director, Paul Michaels. As all those who knew him can attest, Paul was among the most caring, genuine and warm-hearted people in our community. Read more » »

Watch: Last Night’s Remembering AMIA Event – B’nai Brith Canada

Last night, B’nai Brith Canada paid tribute to the memory of the victims of the AMIA attack and their pursuit of justice. Our League for Human Rights conducted a virtual commemoration service, to mark 27 years since the attack. Read more » »

Federal NDP Insufficiently Concerned About Violence against Jews – B’nai Brith Canada

NDP MP Charlie Angus tweets in support of Khalida Jarrar, a convicted terrorist and leader of a designated terrorist entity (Twitter) July 13, 2021 OTTAWA — B’nai Brith Canada is alarmed by the increasing frequency with which the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) turns a blind eye towards violence against Jews, both in Canada and beyond. Read more » »

CANADA’S NATIONAL SUMMIT ON ANTISEMITISM: WE WANT YOUR INPUT! – B’nai Brith Canada

An image of a Canadian flag (Toronto Star) July 12, 2021 OTTAWA — The Government of Canada recently announced plans for a national summit to combat antisemitism. We need the community’s input to make sure it goes well and has the greatest impact possible. B’nai Brith Canada has long-called for a national action plan to combat antisemitism. Read more » »

SPECIAL REPORT: Last Month’s Surge of Antisemitism Far Worse Than First Thought – B’nai Brith Canada

Warning: Graphic and Violent Events Discussed OTTAWA – Calls to rape Jewish women. Rocks thrown at peaceful protesters. Nazi emblems in our streets. From coast to coast, Canada’s Jewish community came under assault on multiple fronts throughout the month of May, 2021. And we’re talking about unprecedented ways. Read more » »

Canada’s Largest Labour Group Flouts Rules on Anti-Israel Resolution – B’nai Brith Canada

The CLC’s 2014 convention, held in the pre-COVID era June 23, 2021 OTTAWA — Canada’s central labour organization appears to have violated its own constitution by purportedly adopting an anti-Israel resolution last week. Read more » »

Anti-Israel Blockade Vanquished on Second Try at B.C. Port – B’nai Brith Canada

The Volans, carrying cargo for ZIM, depicted at the port of Prince Rupert (K.J. Millar) June 17, 2021 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – A vessel owned by an Israel-based company managed to unload its cargo at a northern British Columbia port last night, following an ultimately unsuccessful blockade effort by anti-Israel extremists. Read more » »