Where the Parties Stand

Where the Parties Stand on issues important to the jewish community

Question: If elected, what changes to the Criminal Code will your government make to better fight hate crimes and help law enforcement stop them?

Context:

Canada’s current legal framework does not fully address the rising threat of hate speech and hate-motivated offences. Loopholes in the Criminal Code, such as lenient penalties and the ability to conceal identity through mask wearing at protests, allow individuals to avoid accountability for harmful actions. Amending the Criminal Code to strengthen measures against hate-motivated offences will equip law enforcement with better tools to combat these behaviours and protect the values of tolerance and safety for all Canadians.

The key actions that the next government can take to address this issue are based on Priority 1 of B’nai Brith Canada’s Seven-Point Plan to Tackle Antisemitism:

Strengthen Penalties for Hate Crimes: The next federal government must introduce amendments to the Criminal Code to increase penalties for hate-motivated offences. This includes harsher sentencing guidelines for crimes committed with a hateful intent, ensuring that perpetrators face significant consequences.

Legal Framework for Mask Prohibition: The next federal government must introduce legislation that prohibits the wearing of masks or face coverings at protests, except for those with legitimate medical or religious reasons. This law should balance the right to protest with the need to prevent hate speech, violence, and other illegal activities.

Broaden the Definition of Hate Speech: The next federal government must amend the Criminal Code to broaden the definition of hate speech to include modern forms of online and digital harassment, which are often used to target minority communities, including the Jewish community. This will ensure that hate speech in all forms is recognized and punishable by law.

Criminalize the Display of the Flags and Emblems of Listed Terror Entities: The next federal government must amend the Criminal Code to include a provision outlawing the display of the Flags and Emblems of Listed Terror entities.

Criminalize Nazi Symbols: The next federal government must introduce new legislation to ban the Nazi hooked cross (Hakenkreuz) as well as other Nazi symbols and iconography.

Enforcement and Penalties: Law enforcement agencies must ensure the effective enforcement of these laws by imposing fines or other penalties on individuals who violate hate crime legislation or the prohibition on mask-wearing at protests. This will help maintain accountability and deter unlawful behaviour.

Answers

Conservative Party of Canada

According to Statistics Canada, under this Liberal government, hate crimes have skyrocketed, with a 251% increase since 2015. Antisemitic hate crimes alone have increased by 405%. We need to end the Liberal catch and release system which only allows repeat offenders back on the streets. This is why we will repeal the so-called “principle of restraint” in Bill C-75 which has directed judges to release offenders “at the earliest reasonable opportunity” and under the “least onerous conditions.”

To better protect Canada’s Jewish community from intimidation and harassment, a Conservative government will also:

Increase sentences for mischief related to religious property.
Increase sentences for the offence of wilfully disturbing a religious service.
Pass new laws to protect places of worship, and those who attend them, from threats, harassment, and intimidation.
Increase penalties for the current law that bans wearing a mask during a riot or unlawful assembly, and ensure it applies to all possible offences.
Deport from our country any temporary resident that is on a permit or a visa that is carrying out violence or hate crimes on our soil.

A Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre will also be clear that we expect all of Canada’s law enforcement services to enforce the Criminal Code. We must adopt a zero tolerance approach when it comes to the constant threats, intimidation, and harassment being directed towards Jewish Canadians.

Green Party

We will strengthen laws against hate speech and hate groups, ensuring those who incite violence and discrimination are held accountable. Social media platforms must take responsibility for hate content, and we will implement laws making them legally accountable for what they publish. To improve law enforcement response, we will enhance hate crime tracking, develop specialized training, and amend the Criminal Code to explicitly include gender identity and expression in hate crime provisions.

Recognizing the growing threats to vulnerable communities, we will increase funding for the security of religious institutions and places of worship. Additionally, we will include Mandatory Curricular Inclusion on Human Rights Violations, with particular importance paid to the atrocities committed against the Jewish people during World War II, given the rise of Holocaust denial.

Hate has no place in Canada. By strengthening legal protections, improving law enforcement capabilities, and holding online platforms accountable, we will create a safer and more inclusive society where everyone is protected from hate‑motivated violence.

Bloc Québécois

The Bloc Québécois, along with the vast majority of Quebecers and Canadians, holds the principled position that religion should not be used as an excuse for hate speech that would otherwise be criminally punishable.

Following the hateful and antisemitic remarks made by Adil Charkaoui, the leader of the Bloc Québécois, Yves-François Blanchet, introduced Bill C-367. This bill aimed to remove the exemptions provided under sections 319(3)(b) and 318(3.1)(b) of the Criminal Code, which state that a person cannot be found guilty of willfully inciting hatred if they have, in good faith, formed an opinion on a religious subject or an opinion based on a religious text they believe in. Religious speech would not be restricted but simply regulated.

The Bloc Québécois believes that the exemption in the Criminal Code, which allows for the incitement of hatred under the guise of religious speech, must be abolished to uphold the secularism of the state and ensure equality and the rights of all citizens. The Bloc Québécois will therefore introduce a bill to eliminate the religious exemption in the Criminal Code that permits hate speech under the pretext of faith.

Liberal Party of Canada

Canadians deserve to feel safe in their homes and places of worship, and there is no place for antisemitism or any kind of hate in Canada. In 2023, despite representing just one percent of the Canadian population, Jews were the victim in 70 percent of all religion-motivated hate crimes, and based on B’nai Brith [Canada]’s own work, statistics show that incidents of hatred against Jews saw a 124% increase since 2022. This is not okay – no Canadian should feel unsafe or unwelcome in this country, regardless of their religion or background. Public safety and national security are core responsibilities of the Federal Government, and a Mark Carney government will fulfill that responsibility.

A real plan to keep Jewish and all Canadians safe also recognizes that law enforcement, acting alone, cannot provide the security our communities deserve. It requires action beyond simple slogans to make sure that the criminal justice system as a whole, from the provisions of the Criminal Code to community safety programs, work together to deliver real safety. This means modernizing our laws and investing in community safety infrastructure to address gaps regardless of whether they are a result of emerging or long-standing issues, technologies or trends. Every single Canadian deserves to be confident that law enforcement will keep them safe, and that the courts will deliver justice.

A new government led by Mark Carney will introduce legislation to make it a criminal offence to intentionally and willfully obstruct access to any place of worship, schools, and community centres. We will also make it a criminal offence to intentionally and willfully intimidate or threaten those attending services at these locations. In addition, we will significantly increase the annual budget of the Canada Community Security Program in order to help protect vulnerable communities and places of worship.’

We will strengthen the Criminal Code to protect all Canadians and ensure that our country remains one that is free and inclusive, and where antisemitism and all hate – which have no place in our society – are countered effectively.

Question: If elected, what steps will your government take to list all terrorist organizations (along with individuals and entities that belong to them) that endanger the lives of Canadians and individuals around the world?

Context:

Terrorist organizations, both foreign and domestic, pose serious threats to Canadians and individuals around the world. Foreign and domestic terrorist organizations (along with individuals and entities that belong to them) have been directly or indirectly involved in activities that harm people across Canada, spread violence, and promote dangerous extremist ideologies.

While B’nai Brith Canada was pleased that our advocacy efforts led to the listing of the Ansarallah (commonly referred to as “the Houthis”) , the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Samidoun, many more need to be listed – including adding new entities such as the Palestinian Mujahadeen Movement – a terrorist group in Gaza that took part in the October 7 Hamas attack against Israel.

As for Samidoun, the recently listed terrorist entity (listed in October 2024) is still managing to benefit from its status as a not-for-profit corporation under Corporations Canada. This is unbecoming, and the next government must immediately remove its not-for-profit status.

The key actions that the next government can take to address this issue are based on Priority 2 of B’nai Brith Canada’s Seven-Point Plan to Tackle Antisemitism:

Designation of All Terror Organizations: The next government must officially list all organizations who engage in terrorist activities, or who have links to organizations who engage in terrorist activities, as terrorist organizations under Canadian law. This designation would make it illegal to provide any form of support or affiliation to these entities.

Collaboration with Allies: The next government must work closely with international allies to ensure these groups are recognized as terrorist entities worldwide, promoting a coordinated global response to their activities.

Answers

Conservative Party of Canada

Conservatives led the charge with respect to listing the IRGC, Samidoun, and the Houthis as terrorist organizations. Will we not hesitate to list other groups as they are identified. We will also direct all government departments to ensure that listed groups, in particular Samidoun, are treated as terrorists (and certainly not given preferential tax
status).

A renewed Conservative national security policy will ensure that Canada’s law enforcement agencies are properly identifying terrorist groups which are operating in Canada. We will immediately expel any and all terrorist-linked thugs like those associated with the Iranian regime.

We will also cut foreign aid that is being sent to dictators, terrorists and global bureaucracies to bring that money home to Canada. This includes funding for UNRWA, an organization that had employees participate in the genocidal October 7th terrorist attacks.

Green Party

We are committed to protecting Canadians from threats by holding individuals, entities, and states accountable for acts of terrorism. We will strengthen legislative tools such as the Magnitsky Act and Immigration Act to impose sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations and acts of violence.

Our government will advocate for multilateral restrictive measures against authoritarian regimes that support terrorism and threaten global security. We will also ensure that Canada’s counterterrorism efforts align with international law and human rights principles, targeting those who endanger lives while upholding justice and due process.

Nonviolence and human rights are core Green Party values. By leveraging legal frameworks, diplomatic pressure, and international cooperation, we will work to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent threats while safeguarding democracy and the rule of law.

Bloc Québécois

The listing of organizations as terrorist entities is done under the Anti-Terrorism Act, which provides the necessary provisions for the Government of Canada to establish the list of designated entities. Each entity is listed following reports, which are reviewed by the Minister of Public Safety, who then recommends the designation. Thus, the entire process is free from political motivations and does not involve the intervention of the House of Commons.

Liberal Party of Canada

Since the beginning of 2024, the Liberal Government has designated 10 new organizations as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code, including the Houthis, Samidoun, and the IRGC, giving Canadian law enforcement more tools to prosecute terrorism offences, including those related to financing, travel and recruitment. It was also a Liberal government that listed Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist groups in 2002.

A new Government led by Mark Carney will continue to work with Canada’s national security and intelligence agencies to identify and target entities that meet the threshold for listing, and to apply significant consequences on these groups and the individuals that support them.

Question: If elected, how will your government tackle foreign interference, improve immigration policies, and prevent the spread of extremist ideas to keep Canadians safe and protect Canadian values?

Canada is increasingly becoming a target for extremist ideologies and the spread of terrorism. Poor immigration policies and inadequate monitoring of individuals involved in extremist activities have allowed foreign hate groups to spread their views within Canada. This has impacted schools, community organizations, and political movements, undermining Canadian values and endangering the safety of people across Canada. Concurrently, weak enforcement has allowed radical ideas and terror to spread from Canada to other countries around the world.

Strengthening federal laws and border security to stop the import and export of hate and terror is crucial for keeping Canadians safe and protecting Canadian values of tolerance and respect.

The key actions that the next government can take to address this issue are based on Priority 3 of B’nai Brith Canada’s Seven-Point Plan to Tackle Antisemitism:

Enhanced Monitoring of Foreign Interference: Law enforcement agencies must actively monitor foreign groups or individuals attempting to spread extremist ideologies or engage in terrorist activities within Canada. This includes working closely with intelligence agencies to identify foreign actors who seek to radicalize Canadian citizens.

Stricter Immigration Controls: The next federal government must implement more rigorous screening for foreign students, immigrants, refugees, and visitors with respect to extremism and radicalization. This should include in-depth background checks and ongoing monitoring to ensure that individuals with ties to extremist groups are not allowed to enter or remain in Canada. As well, the continuous monitoring of these individuals should be performed during their stay in Canada to prevent the spread of extremist views.

Deportation of Extremists: Federal government authorities must identify and deport leaders of extremist groups or individuals who actively promote hate and violence within Canada. This measure is critical for dismantling networks that threaten Canadian communities, particularly the Jewish community.

Prevent the Export of Terrorism: The next federal government must establish stricter penalties and laws to prevent the export of terror and radicalization. Canadians or residents involved in extremist activities or supporting terror abroad should face immediate legal consequences, including deportation or long-term imprisonment.

Answers

Conservative Party of Canada

After nine years of Liberal governance, Canada is more vulnerable to foreign interference than ever. Hostile regimes, including those in Beijing and Tehran, are actively interfering in Canada’s society and democracy. They have targeted and harassed our citizens, and threatened Canada’s interests at home and abroad.

The Liberal government let multiple ISIS terrorists into Canada, including a man allegedly filmed cutting up a human body on a crucifix in the Middle East—the same man charged with planning a terrorist attack in Canada. The government admits it has lost count of the number of people here in Canada illegally. One government report estimated it is somewhere between 20,000 and 500,000 people.

A Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre will put an end to foreign interference in our country and protect Canadians. We will:

Immediately implement a foreign agent registry
Add at least 2,000 border agents
Extend CBSA powers along the entire border, not just crossings.
Install border surveillance towers and truck-mounted drone systems
Install scanners at all major land crossings and shipping ports.
Expel all hostile foreign agents from Canada
Crackdown on all terrorist networks that the Liberals have allowed to operate on our streets
Strengthen screening in our immigration system to ensure that no one coming to our country has terrorist links
Deport from our country any temporary resident that is on a permit or a visa that is carrying out violence or hate crimes on our soil

Green Party

We are committed to protecting Canadians from foreign interference, strengthening immigration policies, and preventing the spread of extremist ideologies while upholding human rights and democracy.

To combat foreign interference, we will expand the Canadian Election Security Task Force, enhance oversight on foreign influence in politics, and require political parties to report any known attempts at coercion. Our Protecting Canada plan emphasizes transparency and internationalcoordination to counteract external threats.

We support a fair and inclusive immigration system, strengthening protections for international students, addressing systemic discrimination, and recognizing foreign credentials. We also advocate for ending the Safe Third Country Agreement to uphold refugee rights.

To prevent extremist ideologies, we will hold social media platforms accountable for hate speech, invest in public education on human rights, and work with communities to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate.

Bloc Québécois

This issue can be addressed in three key points:

First, it is important to note that the Bloc Québécois has already introduced a bill on hate speech and believes that the religious exemption for hate speech should be abolished.
Regarding foreign interference, we believe that the federal government was slow to recognize the threats of foreign interference and should immediately implement the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry on Foreign Interference. This includes the implementation of Bill C-70, which aimed to create a foreign agent registry but has yet to be fully enacted. Additionally, the Bloc Québécois believes that the federal government should restore public funding for political parties to limit any foreign contributions.
As a party representing Quebec, we want to focus on the integration of immigrants by setting thresholds that align with Quebec’s capacity to accommodate newcomers. The government must acknowledge Quebec’s integration model, which promotes social cohesion, and support Quebec’s approach to interculturalism. In keeping with respect for Quebec’s jurisdiction, we call for the full repatriation of immigration powers—an ongoing demand of the Quebec government.

However, we do not view immigration as a driver of hate speech. This is a battle of ideas, not of people. The independence project we advocate is democratic, inclusive, and respectful of individual rights and freedoms. Our political actions are guided by humanist principles and a constant commitment to human dignity, autonomy, and value. We seek to combat violent and extreme ideologies, regardless of the origins of those who support them.

Liberal Party of Canada

Canadians deserve to be safe in their communities, know that their elections are secure and protected from interference, and that their borders are strong and controlled. A new Liberal government led by Mark Carney will ensure that our Canadian security and intelligence agencies have the resources they need to fulfill their mandate to safeguard Canadian sovereignty and all communities, especially those that are vulnerable, from foreign interference, both at home and abroad.

We will boost resources to fight modern threats like foreign interference, transnational repression and cybercrime. We will recruit and train 1,000 more RCMP personnel, establish a new federal RCMP academy Depot, and increase pay for cadet recruits.

This builds on the investments in April 2024 from the Liberal Government to provide over $655 million to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service to protect Canadians from threats, such as violent extremism and foreign interference. CSIS also continues to ensure all immigration applicants are not a threat to Canada’s national security.

Question: If elected, what steps will your government take to ban hate rallies that support terror entities and sanctioned regimes?

Context:

Hate rallies and rallies that support listed terror entities and sanctioned regimes held across Canada, including Al-Quds Day rallies, have consistently been platforms for spreading antisemitic rhetoric and extremist views. Originally promoted by foreign governments hostile to Canada and to Israel, these rallies often cross the line from legitimate political discourse into hate speech and incitement against Jews.

The key actions that the next government can take to address this issue are based on Priority 4 of B’nai Brith Canada’s Seven-Point Plan to Tackle Antisemitism:

National Ban: The next federal government must implement a national ban on all rallies that promote hate speech, violence, and extremism, including those like Al-Quds Day. These events have no place in a society that values diversity, tolerance, and the safety of all its citizens.

B’nai Brith Canada recently launched a letter-writing campaign calling for a ban on the Al-Quds Day rallies in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary. As part of the campaign, over 11,000 letters were sent to the mayors of these cities. While the campaign targets local officials, it is essential that federal parties join our call to prohibit these rallies – in 2025 and in the future! Al-Quds Day has a well-documented history of promoting hateful rhetoric, glorifying terrorism, and inciting violence.

Enforcement: Law enforcement agencies must actively monitor and intervene at events where hate speech and incitement to violence are likely, ensuring that participants and organizers face legal consequences.

Accountability: Local governments and universities must take a firm stance against permitting their facilities to be used for hate rallies, ensuring alignment with Canada’s commitment to combating all forms of hate speech

Answers

Conservative Party of Canada

Conservatives have always clearly called the Al-Quds Day rally, and other similar demonstrations, what they are: targeted, deplorable hate fests which do nothing but spread antisemitism. Rallies such as this, and the indifferent politicians and police who allow them to occur, is part of what has caused the dramatic rise in hate crimes and antisemitic incidents in the past nine years.

We will strengthen the Criminal Code to close all loopholes that are being exploited by the organizers of these hate-fests, and we will be clear with law enforcement at all levels of government that we expect Canada’s criminal laws with respect to hate, intimidation, and harassment to be enforced.

Green Party

We are committed to protecting Canadians from hate-fueled events and preventing rallies that support terror entities and sanctioned regimes. We will strengthen laws against hate speech and extremist gatherings while upholding democratic freedoms.

Our government will enforce clear guidelines to prevent the misuse of free speech for inciting violence and supporting terrorism. We will work with law enforcement to improve response strategies, enhance monitoring of extremist activity, and increase funding for community security. Social media platforms will be held accountable for spreading extremist propaganda that fuels such rallies.

Through our Protecting Canada plan, we will counter foreign interference and disinformation that contribute to radicalization.

Bloc Québécois

The Bloc Québécois is a party deeply committed to democratic values and institutions. Whenever necessary, we strongly condemn all forms of hate speech and hate-motivated crimes.

That being said, gathering in itself is not a crime. It is the statements made and the actions taken that can be. Therefore, we reaffirm that freedom of expression must be exercised within the framework of public order and democratic principles, without inciting hatred or violence.

Liberal Party of Canada

Canadians expect to be safe and free from hate speech and hate crimes, online and offline. We have seen a horrifying rise in hate and hate related crimes in our communities. No one should be afraid because of who they are or how they worship, and the Jewish community is no exception. Jewish people are important to this country and contribute to making Canada a prosperous, vibrant country. A new government led by Mark Carney will make sure this continues through actions, not simply through words.

We will protect community spaces so that all Canadians can live their lives in safety and security by introducing legislation to make it a criminal offence to intentionally and willfully obstruct access to any place of worship, schools, and community centres.

We will also make it a criminal offence to intentionally and willfully intimidate or threaten those attending services at these locations. And will significantly increase the annual budget of the Canada Community Security Program in order to help protect vulnerable communities and places of worship.

Question: If elected, what actions will your government take to implement and apply Canada’s definition of antisemitism – the IHRA definition – across federal departments and agencies?

Context:

In 2019, B’nai Brith Canada welcomed the Government of Canada’s decision to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. Canada’s definition of antisemitism was also part of Canada’s first federal anti-racism strategy (2019-2022). This definition is crucial for federal, provincial and territorial policymakers, law enforcement, and educational institutions to effectively address antisemitism.

B’nai Brith Canada welcomed the previous government’s commitment to collaborate “with partners across all levels of government to raise awareness of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition and all its elements outlined in the Canadian Handbook on the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.” However, more can be done to ensure the effective implementation and consistent application of the definition throughout the Government of Canada.

Therein lies the opportunity for the next government to take the following actions – some of which are based on Priority 5 of B’nai Brith Canada’s Seven-Point Plan to Tackle Antisemitism:

Federal Grants: The next government must ensure that federal grants programs are aligned with Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy. Ensuring that all the projects and funding recipients that receive federal grants as part of Canada’s federal grant programs are aligned with the Strategy will guarantee that no federal funding is given to projects or individuals whose aims and objectives are contrary to the federal government’s efforts to combat racism and hatred.

IHRA literacy: The next government must dedicate funding to develop a 5-year program to enhance the literacy of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism amongst secondary and post-secondary students and institutions.

These recommendations are outlined in B’nai Brith Canada’s written submissions to the Department of Finance (February 2025) and the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (August 2024) for their respective pre-budget consultations. Additionally, these recommendations are included in B’nai Brith Canada’s May 2024 submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights for its study on antisemitism and further measures to address the legitimate concerns expressed by Canada’s Jewish community.

B’nai Brith Canada commended the Justice and Human Rights, and Finance Committees for endorsing both recommendations in their respective reports that were tabled in December 2024 in the House of Commons.

Implementation Guidelines: The next government must establish clear guidelines and protocols for its implementation. This includes incorporating the definition into federal hate crime legislation.

Training and Education: Federal public servants must undergo training on the IHRA definition and its application in various contexts to ensure antisemitic incidents are recognized and addressed appropriately.

Monitoring and Reporting: A national monitoring system must be established by the federal government to track the adoption and implementation of the IHRA definition, identifying areas where it is not being effectively applied, and implementing improvements where necessary.

Answers

Conservative Party of Canada

Conservatives support the IHRA definition of antisemitism and we support its implementation across all federal government departments and agencies. It was a Conservative government which first adopted the IHRA definition as part of the international Ottawa Protocol on Combatting Antisemitism in 2010. Canada, under the previous Conservative government, was the first country to sign the Ottawa Protocol.

Combatting antisemitism is more important than ever. We believe that we must use all tools at our disposal to protect Canada’s Jewish community.

Canada, under a Conservative government, will also adopt a clear, consistent, and principled stance regarding Israel and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. We will stand firm against terrorism, support our democratic ally, the State of Israel, and rebuild the relationship that the Liberals have damaged over the past decade.

Green Party

If elected, the Green Party of Canada is committed to combating antisemitism in all its forms, both domestically and internationally. While we have not explicitly stated a plan to implement and apply the IHRA definition of antisemitism across federal departments, we are committed to working with affected communities, improving public education, and strengthening laws against hate speech and hate groups. Our efforts will include supporting legislation to combat antisemitism, improving security for religious institutions, and using Canada’s diplomatic influence to condemn antisemitism globally.

Bloc Québécois

During the previous legislature, at the invitation of B’nai Brith Canada, the Bloc Québécois expressed its support for the definition of antisemitism adopted by the member states of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) and by the Government of Quebec:

“Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward them. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism target Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, community institutions, and places of worship.”

Regarding policies to combat racism, the Government of Quebec remains the primary authority responsible for promoting equal rights, preventing discrimination, and fostering intercultural dialogue within Quebec society. However, we acknowledge the complementary role of different levels of government and their shared responsibility in fighting antisemitism. Therefore, we support the Canadian government’s commitment to combating antisemitism, raising awareness about Holocaust remembrance, and implementing the IHRA’s working definition of antisemitism.

However, we cannot support the portion of your request concerning secondary and postsecondary students as well as educational institutions. As you know, the federal Parliament has no authority to regulate schools, and the Bloc Québécois does not recognize any federal jurisdiction over education. Moreover, postsecondary institutions benefit from academic freedom and university autonomy. The federal government is responsible for combating racism and discrimination within its areas of jurisdiction and within the federal public administration.

That said, the Bloc Québécois stands in solidarity with the Government of Quebec in the fight against antisemitism. On May 26, 2021, members of the National Assembly of Quebec unanimously condemned threats, violence, and attacks against Quebecers of Jewish faith. The National Assembly also reaffirmed the importance of maintaining a healthy and democratic debate on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and reiterated that violence is unacceptable under any circumstances. The Bloc Québécois fully endorses these positions and is committed to advocating for Quebec’s interests and values on the federal political stage.

Liberal Party of Canada

Antisemitism has no place in Canada, and we are concerned about the rise we have seen in this phenomenon since October 7, 2023. That is why in March 2025, the previous Liberal Government convened Federal and Provincial Justice and Public Safety Ministers together with public servants, municipal leaders, police, members of the judiciary, and Jewish community leadership in Ottawa for a National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism. The forum responded to specific calls to action from the Justice Committee, CIJA, B’Nai Brith, Alliance Canadians Condemning Antisemitism (ALCCA) and resulted in concrete actions to improve the identification, investigation, and prosecution of hate crimes.

Liberals have stood strong against antisemitism, establishing Jewish Heritage Month, and enacting key legal reforms, such as changes to the Criminal Code to address Holocaust denialism. Liberals supported the creation of the IHRA Handbook, Canada’s first government handbook on the definition, helping institutions better address antisemitism. Building on this work, we will continue to work with partners across all orders of government to combat antisemitism and hate.