The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/canada/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:45:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Canada | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/canada/ 32 32 UK, Australia, Canada announce ‘International Peace Fund’ for Israelis and Palestinians https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-australia-canada-announce-international-peace-fund-for-israelis-and-palestinians/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:03:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3841140 Three countries will each contribute £1 million annually for next three years, hope others will join initiative to 'strengthen civil society, and support dialogue and cooperation'

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]]> Record turnout for Toronto pro-Israel march as violent antisemitism spikes across Canada https://www.timesofisrael.com/record-turnout-for-toronto-pro-israel-march-as-violent-antisemitism-spikes-across-canada/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:07:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838325 60,000 from diverse communities join annual Walk with Israel as Jewish groups fault government for weak response to the highest levels of Jew-hatred since World War II

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]]> Carney says Canada has failed its Jews amid surging antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/carney-says-canada-has-failed-its-jews-amid-surging-antisemitism/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:20:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834833 PM announces new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion that will examine antisemitism, but stresses no curtailment on freedom of speech

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]]> Man arrested for firing replica weapon in 2 drive-by attacks on Toronto Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-arrested-for-firing-replica-weapon-in-2-drive-by-attacks-on-toronto-jews/ Fri, 08 May 2026 20:49:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819416 Suspect, 18, detained after investigation by counter-terror police; allegedly fired at 3 people standing outside synagogue on Thursday, and at a group of Jewish people last week

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]]> Canadian Jewish groups call for designating Palestine Action a terrorist entity https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadian-jewish-groups-call-for-designating-palestine-action-a-terrorist-entity/ Wed, 06 May 2026 20:10:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817917 The groups say activist network’s guide on how to build 'cells' and 'destroy' targets incites violence and threatens security

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]]> Canada’s main progressive party taps anti-Zionist Jewish ex-journalist as new leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadas-main-progressive-party-taps-anti-zionist-jewish-ex-journalist-as-new-leader/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:12:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791331 Avi Lewis, a former Al Jazeera reporter, accuses Israel of genocide as he takes helm of New Democratic Party; has said he seeks to 'unlearn' the 'Zionist myths' he was raised with

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]]> ‘Every light is flashing’: After shootings at synagogues, Canada’s Jews fear what’s next https://www.timesofisrael.com/every-light-is-flashing-after-shootings-at-synagogues-canadas-jews-fear-whats-next/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:15:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774831 Community leaders worry a Bondi Beach-type attack is around the corner after years of unchecked antisemitism; they're hopeful lawmakers will finally heed the warnings

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]]> Canada stepping up security at US, Israeli diplomatic buildings after shootings https://www.timesofisrael.com/canada-stepping-up-security-at-us-israeli-diplomatic-buildings-after-shootings/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:56:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774421 Police official says it's 'fairly obvious' sites 'deserve a heightened amount of vigilance and security,' after US consulate and three synagogues in Toronto area attacked

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]]> Shots fired at Toronto synagogue after Purim celebration; none injured https://www.timesofisrael.com/shots-fired-at-toronto-synagogue-after-purim-celebration-none-injured/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:06:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3767988 Toronto mayor condemns 'unacceptable act of antisemitism and intimidation' at Temple Emanu-El, the latest in a string of attacks against Jewish institutions in Canada

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]]> Iranian exiles across North America rally for strikes; others march against war https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-exiles-across-north-america-rally-for-strikes-others-march-against-war/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:19:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3765094 Expatriates from Los Angeles to Toronto celebrate killing of Khamenei, but protesters in Washington and New York say US-Israeli military campaign will only make things worse

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]]> US ambassador tells embassy staffers: If you want to leave Israel, ‘do so TODAY’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-ambassador-said-to-tell-embassy-staffers-if-you-want-to-leave-israel-do-so-today/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:46:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763588 State Dept says non-emergency staff and families can leave Israel; Omani FM reportedly to meet with Vance in effort to avert war; US aircraft carrier expected off northern coast, refuelers at airport, F-22s seen moving in south

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]]> Anti-Zionist groups in Canada target Jewish children’s summer camps https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-zionist-groups-in-canada-target-jewish-childrens-summer-camps/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:20:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3755792 Activists accuse youth programs of supporting a 'genocidal state'; campaign marks new front in global campaign targeting Israel

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]]> Ten dead, including shooter, in attack on school and residence in western Canada https://www.timesofisrael.com/ten-dead-including-shooter-in-attack-on-school-and-residence-in-western-canada/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:57:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752382 Assailant targets secondary school in village of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, wounding 27 in killing reminiscent of shootings in US; PM Carney cancels trip to Munich

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]]> Y’alla Oklahoma: As antisemitism surges, Tulsa Jews invite Canadians to join them https://www.timesofisrael.com/yalla-oklahoma-as-antisemitism-surges-tulsa-jews-invite-canadians-to-join-them/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:19:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733251 A new program bringing potential immigrants to the Bible Belt city is finding unexpected interest from a northern neighbor's Jewish community battered by discrimination and economic woes

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]]> Amid escalating spat, Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China trade deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-escalating-spat-trump-threatens-canada-with-100-tariffs-over-china-trade-deal/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:16:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3740510 Threat comes as tensions rise between Washington and Ottawa over Trump's push to acquire Greenland, repeated suggestion that Canada become the 51st American state

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