Record antisemitic incidents in Canada fuel criticism of Carney government response

Record antisemitic incidents in Canada fuel criticism of Carney government response

A Senate committee issued 22 recommendations, but critics say the report ignores Islamic extremism as one of its drivers of rising antisemitism

The Montreal Torah Center is shown in Hampstead, Quebec, on Nov. 14, 2023, amid concerns over a rise in antisemitic acts including attacks on Jewish schools and a synagogue in Montreal. (Photo by ALEXIS AUBIN/AFP via Getty Images)

The Montreal Torah Center is shown in Hampstead, Quebec, on Nov. 14, 2023, amid concerns over a rise in antisemitic acts including attacks on Jewish schools and a synagogue in Montreal. (Photo by ALEXIS AUBIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Masked pro-Palestinian protesters stormed a pro-Israel event in Toronto, breaking glass and allegedly attacking attendees on Nov. 5, 2025. (Jonathan Karten)

Masked pro-Palestinian protesters stormed a pro-Israel event in Toronto, breaking glass and allegedly attacking attendees on Nov. 5, 2025. (Jonathan Karten)

Anti-Israel protesters gather outside the Beth Avraham Yoseph synagogue in Toronto on March 7, 2024. The synagogue was one of three targeted in shootings during the first week of March 2024. (Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu)

Anti-Israel protesters gather outside the Beth Avraham Yoseph synagogue in Toronto on March 7, 2024. The synagogue was one of three targeted in shootings during the first week of March 2024. (Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces criticism over the rise in antisemitic attacks after shootings at synagogues in the Toronto area earlier this year. (Renaud Philippe/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Nick Lachance/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces criticism over the rise in antisemitic attacks after shootings at synagogues in the Toronto area earlier this year. (Renaud Philippe/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Nick Lachance/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Temple Emanu-El in Toronto was shot at on March 3, 2026. No injuries were reported. (Nick Lachance/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Temple Emanu-El in Toronto was shot at on March 3, 2026. No injuries were reported. (Nick Lachance/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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