#1
#1 out of 2
politics15h ago
Canada is failing the Jewish community and Jews are being targeted, Prime Minister Carney says
- Prime Minister Mark Carney said antisemitism in Canada has surged to levels not seen since the post-World War II era.
- Carney linked the rise of antisemitism to the broader global surge following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The government pledged $75 million to enhance security for faith-based institutions and personnel.
- A new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion will study antisemitism’s drivers and impact.
- Carney stressed that policy measures are not meant to curtail free expression, but to uphold basic standards in public institutions.
- Carney highlighted past attacks on Jewish schools, synagogues, and community centers as part of the alarming trend.
- The Prime Minister tied Israel-Hamas war dynamics to domestic hate in Canada, urging local action.
- Funding will support security enhancements at faith-based institutions nationwide.
- The advisory council will assess drivers of antisemitism and track investments in education and safety.
- Carney linked national antisemitism to a broader pattern seen worldwide, including Europe, Australia, and the U.S.
Vote 0
