US EditionHousefather and other MPs issue call for action against rise of antisemitism
A group of 32 Liberal MPs condemns rising antisemitism, citing 920 police-reported hate crimes against Jewish people in 2024 and calls for government action to protect communities.
- Housefather and 31 other Liberal lawmakers released a letter decrying the 'deplorable' rise of antisemitism, which is 'becoming normalized' in Canada.
- The letter supported recommendations from a House of Commons report, including earmarking funds for policing and prosecuting hate crimes, and bringing forward changes to the Criminal Code this fall.
- There were 920 police-reported hate crimes against Jewish people in Canada last year, part of a massive surge eclipsing hate crimes against other religious groups.
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Housefather and other MPs issue call for action against rise of antisemitism
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Housefather, 31 other Liberal MPs release call to action on rising antisemitism in Canada
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather and 31 of his caucus colleagues have issued a statement condemning a “deplorable rise of antisemitism in Canada” and calling on Canadians to stand up against hatred toward Jewish communities.
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