Tasha Kheiriddin: Antisemitic terrorism is a national emergency. Carney needs to act like it

Bullet holes mark the front doors and windows of Jewish Temple Emanu-El in Toronto, Tuesday March 3, 2026. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National Post

When does hate become terrorism? Answer: when it is orchestrated, repeatedly, to sow fear, cause chaos, and undermine society. One hateful act can be the work of a vengeful madman; a series of hateful acts, against the same community, conducted in a similar manner, constitute terrorism.

That is what Jews in Canada face today. Since October 7, 2023, B’nai Brith Canada has documented nearly 5,800 total incidents in 2023 and a record 6,800 incidents throughout 2025. By today’s stats, that’s one hate crime for every 487 Jewish residents. Jews are 22 times more likely to be the victim of a hate crime than non-Jewish Canadians. Read More