Montreal

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 Bochra Manai.

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

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

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

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

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


Montreal man arrested for synagogue arson and Jewish center vandalization

The local Jewish community thanked the police service for their "focus, hard work and drive to get these horrible people off of our streets."

 The entrance to Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, following an antisemitic attack, December 18, 2024

Is authenticity at risk in Canada? The struggle of Jewish identity in Montreal - opinion

Before, my identity comfortably combined being Jewish, queer, alternative, and a Montrealer; Now, those identities feel like they’re at odds.

 Protest encampment in support of Palestinians at McGill University in Montreal

Toronto warns against terrorist flags as cities brace for Al Quds Day

"Palestine resists, Zionism ceases to Exist," read a March 6 advertisement for a Toronto march.

A protester waves an Iranian flag, Yemeni flag and a Palestinian flag as people attend the annual al-Quds Day, in London, Britain, March 23, 2025

Campus intifada shaped a generation of thoughtful, passionate, and proud Jewish students - opinion

CENTER FIELD: Canada’s weakening national identity and many Canadians’ polite passivity tolerates the intolerable, even as their Jewish neighbors suffer.

As antisemitism soars, The Jerusalem Post rallies behind Canada’s Jews

Montreal synagogue vandalized with Nazi swastika graffiti

Rabbi Grushcow said that the hate was painful, but the "silence of our friends is disturbing."

Swastika on a wall (illustrative)

Montreal police deny officer was involved in pro-Palestinian protest

Videos of the protest posted to TikTok showed protesters shooting off fireworks above them while waving Palestinian flags.

 Protest encampment in support of Palestinians at McGill University in Montreal

Canada in crisis: Gov't to convene national forum after Jewish school shooting, synagogue arson

The Canadian government announced a national antisemitism forum after the shooting of the Toronto Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School and arson of the Montreal Beth Tikvah Synagogue.

 The entrance to Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, following an antisemitic attack, December 18, 2024

Disgrace in Canada: Despair and hatred for Jews is becoming normalized - opinion

Despair has become a part of everyday life for Jews experiencing overt hatred.

PRIME MINISTER Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Melanie Joly have dramatically shifted Canada’s stance away from Israel, the writer argues.

Montreal synagogue targeted in second arson attack in 14 months, police investigating

CBC cited the police as saying that one incendiary device was found at the scene. Witnesses told police that they saw a suspect fleeing the scene. 

 Car of the Service de police de la Ville de Montreal (SPVM) (French for Montreal Police Service) on duty for the public protection during the covid-19 pandemic.

Montreal coffee chain terminates contract with woman videoed doing Hitler salute

Second Cup - a Montreal coffee chain - said it was "terminating their franchise agreement" after it found that its franchisee made "hateful remarks and gestures."

 Pro-Palestine protester in Montreal performs Hitler salute