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.
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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 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.
Sen. Cotton Defends 'Righteous' U.S. Strike on Boat Survivors
A classified briefing on a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean reveals a stark partisan divide. While Sen. Tom Cotton calls the action 'lawful,' Democrats demand a full investigation. Read the details.
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.
ICC Stands Firm Against US Pressure on Gaza Warrants
The International Criminal Court reaffirms its independence, rejecting U.S. and Israeli demands to drop warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant. Member states rally support amid unprecedented sanctions campaign.
UN Demands Russia Return Captive Ukrainian Kids
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution demanding Russia return all Ukrainian children taken during the war. The vote highlights ongoing international condemnation of Moscow's actions.
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.
Libyan Man Appears at ICC on Serious War Crime Charges
A Libyan man accused of murder, rape, and torture has made an initial appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The case highlights the ICC's ongoing pursuit of justice for international crimes.
Amnesty accuses Sudanese paramilitary of war crimes
Amnesty International accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of war crimes in a deadly assault on a refugee camp. The report details ethnically targeted killings and calls for international action.
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.
Daily Show Mocks Hegseth Over War Crime Remarks
Daily Show correspondent Desi Lydic highlights Pete Hegseth's past comments on war crimes amid a deadly military strike scandal. Watch the full segment for a satirical take on the controversy.
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.
Pentagon Defends Controversial Boat Strike, Lawmakers Scrutinize
The Pentagon defends a deadly 'double tap' strike on a Venezuelan boat as lawmakers call for investigation into oversight and potential war crimes. Details inside.
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.
Feds seek to toss lawsuit by wrongly accused Manitoba man
The Attorney General of Canada is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Manitoba man wrongly accused of child sex crimes. Get the latest on this legal battle.
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.
Man, 35, dies from Oct. 9 shooting, 31st Montreal homicide
A 35-year-old man shot on Oct. 9 has died, becoming Montreal's 31st homicide victim in 2025. Police seek information as the case moves to major crimes.
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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