Toronto man charged with promoting hatred against Jewish community
Toronto Police have charged a 62-year-old man after an alleged hate crime incident in January. The case emerges amid heightened security concerns for Jewish communities in Canada.
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Toronto man faces hate crime charge over antisemitic flyers
A Toronto man is facing a hate crime charge after allegedly distributing antisemitic flyers. Police are investigating the incident as a hate-motivated offence.
Citizenship Law Changes Address 'Lost Canadians' Issue
Amendments to Canada's Citizenship Act are now law, restoring citizenship rights for children born abroad to Canadian parents. Learn who is eligible and how it works.
Toronto mayor says police lawyer blocks protest charges
Mayor Olivia Chow says a Toronto Police lawyer advises against charges at anti-Israel protests, citing Charter rights. Critics warn of rising antisemitism and security concerns.
Canadian Jewish community shaken by attack, rising antisemitism
The Canadian Jewish community faces a dual crisis: grief over a deadly overseas massacre and escalating antisemitic threats domestically. Leaders call for unity and action.
Bondi Beach Attack Highlights Canada's Antisemitism Risk
The ISIS-linked terror attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Australia exposes a global surge in Jew hatred. With antisemitic incidents in Canada up 125%, experts warn a similar attack is imminent. Read the urgent analysis.
Bondi Beach Massacre: A Call to Action Against Antisemitism
Warren Kinsella reflects on the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach and the global rise in hatred against Jews, urging Canadians to choose action over indifference.
Hate Crime Unit investigates stolen Jewish prayer scrolls in Toronto
Toronto police are investigating after mezuzahs were removed from doorways in a North York apartment building. The Hate Crime Unit is leading the probe into the incident reported on December 7, 2025.
Quebec's secularism attack on religious liberty
A controversial plan to remove religious exemptions from Canada's hate speech laws faces opposition, raising alarms about aggressive secularism in Quebec and its impact on national religious freedom.
Bill 14 Amendments Draw Fire for Benefiting UCP
Alberta's UCP government faces criticism over Bill 14, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2025. Critics argue it reduces transparency, centralizes power, and serves party interests over public good. Read the details.
Bill C-9 Changes Could Criminalize Faith, Critics Say
The Liberal government's compromise with the Bloc Québécois to pass Bill C-9 may remove key religious protections from the Criminal Code, sparking fears of criminalizing faith. Read the analysis.
New Images Released in TTC Indecent Act Investigation
Toronto police have released additional images of a man wanted for allegedly committing an indecent act on a TTC train. Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify the suspect.
Quebec's Secularism Laws Expand to Target More Public Workers
Columnist Toula Drimonis critiques the CAQ's expanding secularism legislation, arguing Bills 21, 94, and 9 represent a slide limiting fundamental freedoms and unfairly target minority faiths in Quebec.
Alberta bill targets long ballots, legacy party names
The Alberta government introduces legislation to simplify ballots by limiting candidate numbers and restricting the future use of legacy political party names. Learn the details and implications.
Liberals stall hate speech bill debate, risk Bloc support
The Bloc Québécois accuses the Liberals of delaying a key justice committee meeting on removing religious defences from hate speech laws, fearing political backlash. This could jeopardize the bill's passage.
Quebec starts consultations on constitution bill
Public consultations on Quebec's Bill 60, a proposed provincial constitution, are set to begin. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette leads the process amid debate over Quebec's political future.
Bill 60: Landlord group says it's needed for rental balance
A new housing bill passed in Ontario has landlord groups advocating for system balance, while raising tenant concerns over easier evictions. Explore the details and implications.
Youths with Tasers arrested in Ottawa transit station attack
Ottawa police arrested three youths following hate-motivated harassment and assaults involving conducted energy weapons at Billings Bridge Station. A witness who intervened was also threatened.
Critics Warn of 'Ever-Expanding' Liberal Anti-Hate Bill
Advocates and faith groups decry changes to Bill C-9, including the removal of a religious defence for hate speech. Justice committee review sparks debate on religious freedom.
Three Youths Charged in Ottawa Hate Crime
Ottawa police have laid charges against three youths following a hate-motivated incident at Billings Bridge station. Get the latest details on the investigation and community response.
Groups demand Liberals drop hate crime bill over protest concerns
A coalition is calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its proposed hate crime legislation, arguing it could criminalize legitimate protest. Justice Minister Sean Fraser faces pressure.
Minister: Religion should not be exempt from hate speech law
Liberal Minister Marc Miller argues religious groups should not be exempt from Canada's hate speech legislation. The statement was made in Ottawa on December 2, 2025. Read the details.
Suspect sought for GO station sex assault; cops probe death threats
Toronto Police are searching for a man after a sexual assault at Kennedy GO station in September. A separate investigation has led to hate-motivated threat charges.
Toronto man arrested for alleged online hate threats
Toronto Police have arrested a man following an investigation into alleged hate-motivated threats made online against members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. The arrest occurred on December 2, 2025.
Liberal Minister Supports Removing Hate Speech Religious Exemption
Liberal Minister Marc Miller supports a Bloc Québécois proposal to eliminate the religious exemption for hate speech in Canada. This could reshape free speech laws.
Minister: Religion not a defence for hate speech
Heritage Minister Marc Miller defends removing religious defence from hate speech laws. Liberals and Bloc Québécois amend Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act. Read the latest.
Bill C-9 Removes Religious Text Defence from Hate Speech Laws
The Liberal government's Bill C-9, backed by the Bloc Québécois, aims to eliminate a crucial Criminal Code defence protecting religious expression, potentially criminalizing quoting sacred texts. Read the analysis.
Poilievre: Removal of Religious Hate-Speech Exemption an Assault
A Liberal-Bloc deal to remove a religious exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws sparks a fierce debate over freedom of speech and religion. Conservatives vow to oppose the change.
Ottawa's Bubble Bylaw Called a Waste of Time and Resources
Critics argue Ottawa's proposed 'bubble bylaw' is redundant and threatens free expression, as federal Bill C-9 already addresses hate crimes. Read why this local measure should be scrapped.
Sentencing for Ottawa Holocaust Monument Vandalism
A sentencing hearing is scheduled today for the man who defaced Ottawa's National Holocaust Monument with red paint. Get the latest details on the case and its significance.
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