Ontario Jewish Advocacy: Urgent Security Boost Needed

0:00It's March 23rd. Welcome in. This is Canada News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. A Canadian Jewish advocacy group is calling on Ontario leaders to boost security for their community as the provincial legislature resumes its spring, session after a long break. The Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs highlighted three recent shootings at synagogues in the greater Toronto area, urging immediate action to, protect Jewish institutions and families. These incidents come amid rising threats, including protesters glorifying violence and an intelligence warning of a possible, extremist attack on the Jewish community. Since the October 7th, 2023 attacks in Israel, Toronto has seen over 800 demonstrations, vandalism of Jewish businesses, and intimidating marches through neighborhoods. Jewish families are increasingly worried about their safety, with harassment becoming a routine issue across Ontario for more than two years. And Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister has voiced concerns, suggesting federal police

1:03get involved to prevent a major terror incident like one in. Australia last year, the group is pressing premier Doug Ford's government for specific steps, like ramping up protection at schools and synagogues, enforcing hate crime, law strictly, and ensuring safe spaces and educational settings. With anti-symmetism on the rise, advocates say this pattern must end now, and they're watching closely to see real commitments turn into action.