Canada

Canadian parliament passes drastically softened motion on Palestinian state

The New Democratic Party (NDP) motion called on the government to "officially recognize the State of Palestine and maintain Canada’s recognition of Israel’s right to exist."

Canadian Jewish agencies sue over government rules they say have curbed kosher meat production

The lawsuit brought forth by two prominent kosher certification agencies against the Canadian government follows years of challenges to kosher slaughter in Europe.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
15/03/2024

‘I’m just a typical Jewish grandmother’

April Rosenfeld is a dedicated supporter of the Hebrew University.

Vancouver man arrested for threats against Jews, defacing hostage posters

Canadian man arrested in Vancouver for antisemitic threats and vandalism against the posters of Israeli hostages. Jewish community and police respond to rising hate crimes.

Canadian Jewish groups seek to extend injunction against Montreal protesters

In their statement, Jewish organizations said that they would "continue to explore every available avenue to ensure the safety and security of the Jewish community."

Kosher meat endangered by Canadian regulations, say Jewish certifiers

New Canadian government regulations, including the issue of the humaneness of animal slaughter, endanger the ability of the Jewish community to slaughter and purchase kosher meat.

Canadian FM calls for investigation of sexual violence against Palestinian women

The Canadian FM is on a diplomatic tour in the Middle East, including visits to Israel, the West Bank, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.

WATCH: 'Hebrew University is a wonderful place of learning and healing'

In the fourth episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ April Rosenfeld discusses the importance of charity and the meaning of philanthropy.

Toronto: Three arrested as protesters clash at synagogue, calls for intifada

Counter-protesters had gathered outside the synagogue in defense of the site and event, waving Canadian, Israeli, and Iranian monarchy flags.

BC politician resigns from party alleging antisemitism, double standards

Robinson said that the NDP-led provincial government offered a lackluster response to the Hamas October 7 massacre.

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