Canada Fails to Protect Jewish People, Says PM

PM says a new council will fight hate, led by Marc Gold.

Prime Minister Mark Carney started a new council to stop hate in a big speech.

Carney spoke at a temple in Toronto and announced the new council.

He said Canada is failing to protect Jewish people, citing recent violent acts.

If one group is not safe, then no one is safe.

Antisemitism in Canada is at its highest point after the war.

The government is under pressure to protect Jewish communities better.

Last week, Carney talked to Israel's president about antisemitism and other issues.

A Jewish group recorded over 6,800 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a record high.

These incidents made up most of the hate crimes in Canada, targeting a small group.

Carney started a new council for rights and equality.

He said antisemitism is at levels not seen since the war, with many attacks.

These attacks threaten Canada's diverse identity, and the government will respond.

The new council will fight racism and hate in all forms, with new laws and funding.

Marc Gold, a former senator, will lead the council, which will assess antisemitism.

Carney did not mention Israel, only briefly talking about Islamophobia.

He said naming these attacks is not comparing them to other issues.

Carney praised Gold as a strong voice against antisemitism.

The council will study antisemitism, coordinate a government response, and improve data collection.

It will also measure the impact of government efforts to stop hate.

The government will not limit free speech in its efforts to stop hate.

The new council replaces two old offices that fought religious discrimination.

The old offices were led by Amira Elghawaby and Deborah Lyons, who left her post in 2025.

A politician wants the PM to apologize for not stopping antisemitism.

Before his speech, a leader asked the PM to apologize for the harm to Jewish people.

Carney ended his speech saying Canada must learn from past mistakes and act now.

He promised a Canada where Jewish people can live freely and openly.

He also promised a Canada where differences are valued, not just managed.

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