Carney Unveils New Council to Tackle Rising Antisemitism in Canada

NewsDesk MC June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 AntiSemitism, canada, community security, crime prevention, discrimination, equality, federal government, hate crimes, hate speech, Inclusion, Jewish community, legislation, Marc Miller, Mark Carney, public safety, religious freedom, Reuters, social policy, synagogue, Toronto, violent extremism

Toronto-Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced a new federal advisory council to combat antisemitism, citing a sharp rise in hate crimes targeting Jewish Canadians.

Speaking at a synagogue in Toronto, Carney said antisemitism had reached levels not seen in the post-war era. Government data showed that about 70 percent of religion-based hate crimes reported in 2024 targeted the Jewish community, despite Jews accounting for roughly 1 percent of Canada’s population.

The new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion will examine the causes of antisemitism, improve hate-crime data collection and assess the effectiveness of government programs aimed at prevention and community safety.

Carney also highlighted recent funding for security at religious institutions and legislation designed to strengthen protections for places of worship, schools and community centers.

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