Canadian Prime Minister warns: Antisemitism has reached levels not seen since World War II

[80436] Canadian Prime Minister warns: Antisemitism has reached levels not seen since World War II

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the sharp rise in antisemitic crime in the country and presented new legal measures to deal with the phenomenon.

Alarming spike in antisemitism in Canada: The Prime Minister presents an action plan

At an official event held today, June 2, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attacked the waves of antisemitism affecting the country. According to Asaf Rozenzweig, World News, Carney noted that the current situation has reached "levels not seen since World War II."

According to the data presented by the Prime Minister, although the Jewish community makes up only about 1% of Canada's population, more than two-thirds of all religion-based hate crimes in the past year were directed at Jews. This figure was also confirmed by the Zirat HaHadashot (News Scene) channel, which reports on the government's official recognition of the scale of the phenomenon.

Details of the attacks and the government response

Asaf Rozenzweig detailed the list of severe incidents noted by Carney, which include shooting at Jewish schools, throwing firebombs at synagogues, harassment in hospitals, and the expulsion of Jewish students from campuses. Carney defined the situation as one where "Canada's civic pact is failing Jewish Canadians."

In response to the unstable security situation, Carney announced that the government has introduced six new laws aimed at strengthening public safety and fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate. The Prime Minister emphasized that "the horror and the shame are global, but our actions must be local," while highlighting the state's fundamental responsibility to protect its citizens.