A stark warning about national security and the safety of Jewish Canadians has been issued in a recent letter to the editor, highlighting fears of rising antisemitism and the potential for terrorist attacks on Canadian soil.
Security Failures and Political Inaction
The letter, published on January 3, 2026, draws a direct line between recent global events and the domestic situation in Canada. The author, Larry Comeau of Ottawa, references the mass slaughter of Jews in Sydney, Australia, noting that Jewish leaders there had pleaded with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for action against rising threats, to no avail.
Comeau warns that a similar tragedy could occur in Canada. He argues that the threat environment has worsened, particularly after Prime Minister Mark Carney joined other global leaders in recognizing a Palestinian state. The letter states that threats against Jews and antisemitism have steadily risen in Canada as a result.
Immigration Policy Under Scrutiny
A core argument of the letter focuses on Canada's immigration policies over the last Trudeau decade. It claims that millions of immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees entered the country from regions where terrorism is endemic and hostility toward the West is common.
The author asserts that proper security screening was virtually impossible for many from war-torn nations due to a lack of reliable records. He labels the approach as politically driven, virtue-signalling mass immigration and a very dangerous policy.
The letter accuses both former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and current Prime Minister Mark Carney of prioritizing the importation of replacement voters over their fundamental duty to protect national security.
Toronto Deemed Unsafe for Jewish Community
The consequences of this perceived inaction are laid bare with a specific local focus. The letter declares that Toronto has now become unsafe for Jews because of years of political failure to address escalating antisemitism.
Comeau concludes with a grim prediction: There is a very real chance something like what happened in Sydney will happen here. It will be denounced, there will be outrage but then there will be no changes.
The published letters also included a brief comment from Rob Walker of Minto, Ontario, criticizing the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, whom he describes as antisemitic and holding anti-Western values, and a skeptical note from J. Williams of Ajax regarding Toronto's hiring of a chief congestion officer.
