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Canadian Jews considering immigration to US under Trump amid increasing fear of antisemitism

Florida Sen. Rick Scott, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, and US President Donald Trump, all Republicans, have alluded to the idea of extending refugee status to Canadian Jews who fear antisemitism.

A Shomrim Toronto Jewish Safety Patrol vehicle is parked under police tape outside the Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) synagogue following gunshots fired at the building in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, April 09, 2026.
  Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) helicopter flies past the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, during the visit of U.S. President Joe Biden, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 24, 2023.

Four people killed in helicopter crash near Montreal, police announce

 People walk on the grounds of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario

New report flags widespread failures in Canadian universities’ antisemitism response

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots the ball against CF Montreal during the first half at NU Stadium,  Miami, Florida, USA, August 29, 2026.

Lionel Messi wins Major League Soccer match for Inter Miami with four goals in career first


Montreal council passes amended Middle East motion after cutting call to break Israel ties

Opponents of the initial framework argued that global geopolitics falls entirely outside the jurisdiction of a municipal government and risks inflaming community tensions.

An officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) looks on during the Canada Day Celebrations in the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec, on July 1, 2025.

Montreal opposition party moves forward with motion to cut ties with Israel

Proponents of the measure have defended the text as consistent with the city's values. Conversely, the motion has faced opposition from community leaders and advocacy groups. 

 Members of Montreal's Jewish community demonstrate in support of Israel in Montreal, February 23, 2004

Former Montreal anti-racism commissioner sues CIJA over alleged Hitler comparison

The accusation centers on a visual montage in which CIJA allegedly compared her to Adolf Hitler. The montage is no longer searchable online but is included in the lawsuit.

Former Montreal anti-racism commissioner Bochra Manai.

Canada after dark: A city-break guide to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Montreal

Plan a culture-first Canadian trip through Toronto, Niagara Falls and Montreal, with dining, shows, casino resorts and practical age and ID rules kept in context.

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Montreal police open hate crime investigation into suspected arson at kosher restaurant

Police received reports at around 3:15 am of the fire at Nöam restaurant and the business next door, and spent several hours bringing the flames under control. Both buildings sustained major damage.

Outside of Nöam, kosher Montreal restaurant, which was targeted in a suspected arson attack, August 2, 2026.

Video shows woman hurling antisemitic abuse at Jewish family in Montreal playground dispute

The woman, later identified as Brigitte Doyon, launched an expletive-filled rant caught on video, telling him in French, "Jews aren't allowed here, huh?"

Children are seen at a playground.

The Jewish reputation is built one human encounter at a time - opinion

Beyond politics and headlines, the Jewish story is shaped by the encounters that leave lasting impressions.

 SHEVET ACHIM Synagogue, serving the Georgian community, South Netanya.

Two antisemitic attacks in one week shake Canada’s Jewish community

Comment from B'nai Brith Canada, attributable to Richard Robertson, Director of Research and Advocacy, told The Jerusalem Post that "Being Jewish is not a provocation."

A police officer looks toward the scene of an antisemitic shooting attack (near the tall building at L) in Montreal on June 22, 2026, which left three people dead; Illustrative.

Canada synagogue firebomber was promised $15,000 for attack, motivated by drugs, not antisemitism

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad pleaded guilty to the attack, telling the court that he believes he deserves to be "severely punished" during his sentencing.

Police near the scene of an active shooter situation on June 22, 2026 in Montreal, Canada.

Jew-hatred drove the Montreal violence, even if it didn’t trigger it - opinion

When societies tolerate hatred of Jews and Zionists, they create conditions where political violence can thrive.

Montreal Police officers stand at the entrance to a building after a fatal shooting in which a police officer was killed in the Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood, Montreal police say, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 22, 2026.