Antisemitic violence in Canada has been on the rise, with Jewish institutions facing vandalism like shootings and arson.

Rubin Pinsky, a Canadian Holocaust survivor, escaped a Nazi work camp in 1942 and became a Jewish partisan in Poland, participating in activities like blowing up trains and fighting Nazis.

Charles Officer, a respected filmmaker who passed away at 48, was known for directing impactful documentaries like Invisible Essence and The Skin We're In, addressing cultural and social issues with deep insight.

An academic professor in Canada, Paul Finlayson, found himself suspended from his job after expressing support for Israel and criticism of Hamas on social media.

In Canada, there is growing concern over a rise in antisemitism, with reports from various sources including The Times of Israel and The Globe and Mail highlighting the worrisome trend.

In response to ongoing conflicts and the captivity of Israeli hostages, grassroots initiatives have emerged across Canada to support Israel.

Israel's ambassador to Ottawa, Iddo Moed, hinted at potential retaliation in response to Canada's recent decision to halt arms sales to Israel, despite the move being non-binding.

Canada announced a ban on future military exports to Israel, though this move is expected to have little impact on Israel's defense capabilities as the items supplied were non-critical goods.

The Hamilton Jewish Film Festival in Canada was canceled due to security concerns following complaints and threats related to Israeli films in the lineup, such as "The Man in the Basement" and "The Boy."

In a recent vote by Canada's lawmakers, a motion proposed by the NDP to unilaterally recognize Palestine was amended to maintain Canada's support for a two-state solution through negotiations between Israel and Palestinians.

Israeli real estate shows in Canada have sparked protests due to accusations of promoting the purchase of property in disputed areas, such as the West Bank and East Jerusalem, seen as illegal settlements by the UN and Canada.

Canada has introduced Bill C-63 to address online hate speech, setting up a Digital Safety Commission to enforce compliance by internet giants with multimillion-dollar fines for failures.

This Passover, the timing of the holiday offers a rare opportunity for a family vacation without inflated prices.

The prime ministers of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have released a joint statement calling on Israel to refrain from invading the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

Deborah Lyons, Canada's Special Envoy to combat antisemitism, discusses the recent rise in antisemitic incidents in the country, including protests targeting Jewish-affiliated institutions like Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.

Canadian lawyer Hillel Neuer, who heads the UN Watch, revealed evidence linking thousands of UNWRA employees and their families to Hamas, some even being full Hamas members.

Israeli hockey players, disrupted by ongoing conflict, were provided a respite through a two-week, all-expenses-paid trip to Canada organized by Canadian supporters, the Vancouver and Winnipeg Jewish communities, and Maccabi Canada.

The author, an American Jew, initially left the US due to rising antisemitism under Trump and moved to Canada.

In a legal victory against the now-closed Foodbenders restaurant owner in Toronto, Shai DeLuca was awarded $85,000 in damages after being defamed on social media with false accusations of being a racist Israeli terrorist who killed Palestinian babies.

Israeli Knesset member Danny Danon has suggested voluntary population transfer as an option for Gaza residents, with South American and African countries expressing interest in accepting Palestinian Arab refugees in return for monetary compensation.

Hate crimes against Jews in Toronto have reached a concerning level, with 147 reported incidents in 2023, more than double the previous year, largely triggered by events related to Israel.

Terrorism expert David Hofmann, who has researched extremist hate groups in Canada, believes that a young Ottawa teenager charged with terrorism was likely radicalized online by Hamas propaganda following an October 7 terrorist attack on Israel.

Canada's ambassador to Israel, Lisa Stadelbauer, has offered assistance to Israeli law enforcement in investigating reports of systematic sexual violence against women and girls by Hamas during and after a recent terrorist attack.

Amid ongoing conflict in Israel, over 900 Israelis sought refuge in Canada, with some considering staying permanently due to the situation in Israel.

10-year-old Ofri Brodutch, recently freed from Hamas captivity along with her family, including her uncle Aharon Brodutch and her mother Hagar, who was reunited with her brother-in-law in an Israeli hospital.