Canada

An officer guarding the Bnei Yaakov synagogue in Ontario, Canada, shot and seriously wounded a gunman after he fired at the building’s windows. About 20 worshippers were inside. Authorities have so far stopped short of determining that the attack was antisemitically motivated.

Tensions with Washington and a growing trade war are pushing Canada to deepen its ties with Europe. According to The Wall Street Journal, the sides are considering cooperation that could allow freer movement of workers and goods.

B’nai Brith Canada’s new campus report card found strong Jewish communal life at several major universities, but serious concerns over antisemitism and institutional responses.

A floating island covering about 105,000 square feet appeared in Canada’s Williston Reservoir and was even spotted by satellite. Weeks later, it disappeared, and officials are now trying to determine how it formed and where it drifted.

The United States has begun imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian products after trade talks in Washington collapsed without a deal. Canada has suspended negotiations and promised an equal response, as both sides trade blame for the breakdown.

Police review surveillance footage after overnight blaze causes extensive damage, as lawmakers demand a hate-crime investigation

Two locations of the Kiva's Bagel Bar bakery chain in Toronto were hit by gunfire overnight. No injuries were reported. Local police are investigating the incidents as possible hate crimes.

Canadian authorities have charged a 33-year-old Toronto resident with aiding Hamas. Police say he incited hatred against Jews and Israelis during demonstrations and acted on behalf of the terror organization.

Survey finds younger Canadians and men more likely to say Israel’s war in Gaza justifies negative attitudes toward Canadian Jews

“We can’t let the hate win”: Some 60,000 people took part in the largest Walk with Israel in the event’s 57-year history

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces growing backlash after appointing antisemitism council members tied to anti-Israel encampments and past terror-listing disputes

Dr. Emmanuel Moss is moving to Atlanta as Canada faces rising antisemitism and a wider physician shortage, with Quebec cardiac care already under pressure

Ottawa says security checks remain mandatory, but advocates object to questions about Gaza universities under Hamas rule

After an unprecedented surge in antisemitic incidents, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that the country is not succeeding in protecting its Jewish community and announced new steps to confront hatred and extremism.

CIJA called the display incitement, as Canada faces record antisemitism levels and Carney has not publicly condemned the latest protest

Toronto police say an 18-year-old fired at two synagogues in March—one in Toronto and one in Vaughan. No one was hurt. He now faces nine counts, including discharging a firearm at a place of worship and property damage.

Daniel Stopnicki, 47, was found fatally shot near his home after heading out with his dog. Toronto police arrested a 67-year-old former officer and asked the public to report any other assaults in the city, especially against Jewish residents.

Hochman was questioned for six hours upon arrival in Toronto before Israeli diplomatic intervention secured his release and allowed the show to proceed