Montreal

New report flags widespread failures in Canadian universities’ antisemitism response

The initial launch features a pilot assessment covering four universities where students have reported particularly hostile social climates.

 People walk on the grounds of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots the ball against CF Montreal during the first half at NU Stadium,  Miami, Florida, USA, August 29, 2026.

Lionel Messi wins Major League Soccer match for Inter Miami with four goals in career first

An officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) looks on during the Canada Day Celebrations in the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec, on July 1, 2025.

Montreal council passes amended Middle East motion after cutting call to break Israel ties

 Members of Montreal's Jewish community demonstrate in support of Israel in Montreal, February 23, 2004

Montreal opposition party moves forward with motion to cut ties with Israel


Montreal dance studio joins Israel boycott, dropping classes in Ohad Naharin’s Gaga technique

The decision by Studio 303 has triggered debate among its attendees, including Israelis.

 A dancer performs on stage during a rehearsal of the "2019" ballet by Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin at the Opera Berlioz le corum in Montpellier, France, on June 23, 2022.

Quebec medical applicants use public Discord groups to post antisemitic content

The aspiring doctors reportedly spread Holocaust denial, praised the “Final Solution,” and degraded women in the group of 1,400 plus members.

 Example of post from Discord server.

Canadian election debate: Antisemitism electoral issue spurs Carney to promise new laws

Liberal leader Carney assured Canadians that his party would make it a criminal offense to threaten or impede access to houses of worship, community centers and schools.

 Mark Carney, newly elected as the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, delivers his victory address following the official announcement of the 2025 Liberal Leadership race results at Rogers Centre, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on March 9, 2025

Montreal man arrested for synagogue arson and Jewish center vandalization

The local Jewish community thanked the police service for their "focus, hard work and drive to get these horrible people off of our streets."

 The entrance to Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, following an antisemitic attack, December 18, 2024

Is authenticity at risk in Canada? The struggle of Jewish identity in Montreal - opinion

Before, my identity comfortably combined being Jewish, queer, alternative, and a Montrealer; Now, those identities feel like they’re at odds.

 Protest encampment in support of Palestinians at McGill University in Montreal

Toronto warns against terrorist flags as cities brace for Al Quds Day

"Palestine resists, Zionism ceases to Exist," read a March 6 advertisement for a Toronto march.

A protester waves an Iranian flag, Yemeni flag and a Palestinian flag as people attend the annual al-Quds Day, in London, Britain, March 23, 2025

Campus intifada shaped a generation of thoughtful, passionate, and proud Jewish students - opinion

CENTER FIELD: Canada’s weakening national identity and many Canadians’ polite passivity tolerates the intolerable, even as their Jewish neighbors suffer.

As antisemitism soars, The Jerusalem Post rallies behind Canada’s Jews

Montreal synagogue vandalized with Nazi swastika graffiti

Rabbi Grushcow said that the hate was painful, but the "silence of our friends is disturbing."

Swastika on a wall (illustrative)

Montreal police deny officer was involved in pro-Palestinian protest

Videos of the protest posted to TikTok showed protesters shooting off fireworks above them while waving Palestinian flags.

 Protest encampment in support of Palestinians at McGill University in Montreal

Canada in crisis: Gov't to convene national forum after Jewish school shooting, synagogue arson

The Canadian government announced a national antisemitism forum after the shooting of the Toronto Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School and arson of the Montreal Beth Tikvah Synagogue.

 The entrance to Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, following an antisemitic attack, December 18, 2024