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Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Canada considers tougher laws to address extremism
Toronto Canada's justice minister Sean Fraser. Ottawa is considering new legislation aimed at preventing protests outside key public spaces such as places of worship, schools and community centres, in response to concerns about extremism and public safety. The proposed law would criminalise the blocking of access to these venues and introduce penalties for individuals found guilty of wilfully intimidating or threatening people attending events there. Justice minister Sean Fraser emphasised that the law seeks to balance the right to freedom of expression with the protection of religious freedoms, stating, 'People need to know that in Canada they are free to pray to the God of their choice and to, at the same time, freely express themselves, but not to the point where you threaten the protected Charter rights of a religious minority.' The proposal comes nearly eight months after the violent invasion of the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton by pro-Khalistan protestors. The demonstrators had targeted the temple over the presence of Indian officials for a consular camp on the premises. This incident, along with other similar events, has raised concerns over the rise of radical elements in the country. Ritesh Malik, chair of the Canada-India Foundation (CIF), expressed support for stronger measures, calling for a tougher stance against extremism. 'Glorification of violence, celebration of violence, extremism should not be allowed to happen anywhere on Canadian soil, not in schools or places of worship,' Malik said. 'What's happening right now is radicalising youth, and violence is being celebrated. That needs to stop.' Malik's comments came during the United Against Extremism conference, held in the Greater Toronto Area, which focused on the growing issue of pro-Khalistan radicalism and anti-Semitic extremism in Canada. The conference was organised by the CIF in collaboration with Tafsik Organization, a Jewish civil rights group. Tafsik's executive director, Amir Epstein, also voiced support for the proposed legislation. 'I think it's great, and I think it should absolutely happen,' he said. 'We need to make sure people aren't protesting in front of schools, daycares, synagogues, Hindu temples, or churches.' In the past, Indo-Canadian places of worship have implemented 'bubble zones' to protect themselves from pro-Khalistan protestors. For example, in November 2023, Vancouver's Ross Street Gurdwara was granted an injunction by a local court that prevented protests within a designated area, ensuring the smooth operation of two consular camps. A similar restraining order was issued for the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Toronto. However, the violent incident at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton had a chilling effect on other temples, some of which canceled consular camps after receiving advisories from local law enforcement. Pro-Khalistan groups have also been known to gather at memorials for the victims of the 1985 Air India bombing, though their numbers were notably low at recent memorials marking the 40th anniversary of the attack.
Vancouver Sun
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
'Death to all Zios': Nova Scotia man charged with hate crimes
Jewish groups are praising a small-town Nova Scotia police force after a man who allegedly called for 'death to all Zios' and said 'we are going to ruin Zio Joo lives' was charged with hate crimes. On Saturday, New Glasgow Regional Police charged a 22-year-old man with advocating genocide and promotion of hatred. He is in custody and expected to appear in court on Monday. The arrest followed alleged postings calling for the deaths of 'all Zios and people who support them,' a reference commonly used by anti-Israel activists to describe Zionists. The Toronto-based Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation commended the Nova Scotia police force for its 'swift and efficient reaction' to a complaint of online hate. 'Within 36 hours of receiving this complaint, they effected an arrest and laid charges,' the group said in a 'letter of commendation' posted to the X social media site. The foundation noted such charges require the consent of provincial prosecution authorities. 'Amazing,' the Tafsik Organization , a Toronto-based Jewish civil rights group, concurred on X. @caefto congratulates and commends the constables of the New Glasgow NS Regional Police for their exemplary efficiency in investigating an antisemitic hate crime complaint and swiftly arresting and charging a suspect. The case had drawn much attention online after a prominent X account known as Leviathan shared alleged social media postings. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'I want all Zios and people who support them killed. If you are armed and reading this go out and kill, injure, take prisoners and bomb with great fireworks shoot in the sky. I want to see bomb explosions and death and destruction of all colonial capitals. I want no remorse, no quarter, One Israeli, One Tannish, One AmeriKKKa, One Dead Bastard,' reads one post shared by the Leviathan account. In another, a man allegedly said: 'Get ready for tomorrow and the next 3-4 months. Going to be wild seeing all the Zionists fall like fucking dominoes. We're going to end their careers and beat them up and fuck the wound and end them once and for all. We are going to ruin Zio Joo lives. We are going to hang up the dirty Talmudic Zio Jooish demons and complete collapse and destabilize this 'country' and ensure no one can hide from me … because I am coming for them.' Luke Alexander McDonnell faces charges of advocating and promoting genocide, public incitement of hatred and wilful promotion of hatred. 'The New Glasgow Regional Police are committed to thoroughly investigating hate-motivated crimes and unequivocally condemn these reprehensible acts,' the force said in a news release. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Death to all Zios': Nova Scotia man charged with hate crimes
Jewish groups are praising a small-town Nova Scotia police force after a man who allegedly called for 'death to all Zios' and said 'we are going to ruin Zio Joo lives' was charged with hate crimes. On Saturday, New Glasgow Regional Police charged a 22-year-old man with advocating genocide and promotion of hatred. He is in custody and expected to appear in court on Monday. The arrest followed alleged postings calling for the deaths of 'all Zios and people who support them,' a reference commonly used by anti-Israel activists to describe Zionists. The Toronto-based Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation commended the Nova Scotia police force for its 'swift and efficient reaction' to a complaint of online hate. 'Within 36 hours of receiving this complaint, they effected an arrest and laid charges,' the group said in a 'letter of commendation' posted to the X social media site. The foundation noted such charges require the consent of provincial prosecution authorities. 'Amazing,' the Tafsik Organization, a Toronto-based Jewish civil rights group, concurred on X. The case had drawn much attention online after a prominent X account known as Leviathan shared alleged social media postings. 'I want all Zios and people who support them killed. If you are armed and reading this go out and kill, injure, take prisoners and bomb with great fireworks shoot in the sky. I want to see bomb explosions and death and destruction of all colonial capitals. I want no remorse, no quarter, One Israeli, One Tannish, One AmeriKKKa, One Dead Bastard,' reads one post shared by the Leviathan account. In another, a man allegedly said: 'Get ready for tomorrow and the next 3-4 months. Going to be wild seeing all the Zionists fall like fucking dominoes. We're going to end their careers and beat them up and fuck the wound and end them once and for all. We are going to ruin Zio Joo lives. We are going to hang up the dirty Talmudic Zio Jooish demons and complete collapse and destabilize this 'country' and ensure no one can hide from me … because I am coming for them.' Luke Alexander McDonnell faces charges of advocating and promoting genocide, public incitement of hatred and wilful promotion of hatred. 'The New Glasgow Regional Police are committed to thoroughly investigating hate-motivated crimes and unequivocally condemn these reprehensible acts,' the force said in a news release. Conrad Black: A repulsive antisemitism plagues U of T profs Avi Benlolo: Carney needs to recognize Canada's antisemitism problem Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
Edmonton Journal
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
'Death to all Zios': Nova Scotia man charged with hate crimes
Article content Jewish groups are praising a small-town Nova Scotia police force after a man who allegedly called for 'death to all Zios' and said 'we are going to ruin Zio Joo lives' was charged with hate crimes. On Saturday, New Glasgow Regional Police charged a 22-year-old man with advocating genocide and promotion of hatred. He is in custody and expected to appear in court on Monday. The arrest followed alleged postings calling for the deaths of 'all Zios and people who support them,' a reference commonly used by anti-Israel activists to describe Zionists. The Toronto-based Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation commended the Nova Scotia police force for its 'swift and efficient reaction' to a complaint of online hate. 'Within 36 hours of receiving this complaint, they effected an arrest and laid charges,' the group said in a 'letter of commendation' posted to the X social media site. The foundation noted such charges require the consent of provincial prosecution authorities. 'Amazing,' the Tafsik Organization, a Toronto-based Jewish civil rights group, concurred on X.
