June 2, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister: We have failed to protect the Jews in the country
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The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, said that Canada is not doing enough to protect the Jews in the country.
He said there has been a significant rise in antisemitism in recent years.
Carney spoke at a synagogue in the city of Toronto.
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He mentioned several difficult incidents from the recent period. He spoke about shootings targeting Jewish schools. He also mentioned attacks on synagogues, Jewish businesses, and Jewish students.
According to government data, there were over a thousand hate crimes based on religion in 2024. Almost 70% of them were against Jews. Jews make up only one percent of Canada's population.
Carney said the situation is severe and the country must act. He announced the establishment of a new council. The council will propose ways to combat antisemitism. The goal is to urgently improve the security of the Jewish community.