Canada sees almost 150% rise in antisemitic incidents since pre-October 7

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Canada recorded 6,800 antisemitic incidents in 2025, the highest annual total since tracking began, according to a report released Monday by B'nai Brith Canada's League for Human Rights. The figure represents a 9.4% increase over 2024 and a 145.6% jump compared to 2022, the year before the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, as reported by both Fox News and the Jerusalem Post.

The audit, which has been published annually since 1982, documented an average of 18.6 incidents per day. The majority of recorded incidents occurred online, according to both outlets.

The release of the audit has renewed criticism of the Canadian government under Prime Minister Mark Carney, with some Jewish-Canadian voices and the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights urging more robust action against antisemitism.

Coverage Comparison

Two English-language outlets — Fox News and the Jerusalem Post — covered the report, each with a distinct focus.

Fox News emphasized the political dimension, framing the report as evidence that the Canadian government is "not doing enough to curb antisemitism." The outlet highlighted a recent Senate committee report that issued 22 recommendations, including one directly asking the prime minister to reinstate the position of Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism. Fox noted that Carney eliminated that position in February, along with a similar role for combating Islamophobia, merging them into a different office. Carney's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

The Jerusalem Post focused on the societal context, describing the situation as a "national crisis of antisemitism." The paper detailed the rise of right-wing, neo-Nazi, and accelerationist movements in Canada, as well as the viral spread of Holocaust denial on social media, including the use of artificial intelligence to fabricate historical imagery.

Both outlets relied on the same underlying data from B'nai Brith Canada and quoted the organization's officials, though the Jerusalem Post included more detail on the regional breakdown and specific incidents.

Key Claims

• Record number of incidents: Both Fox News and the Jerusalem Post reported that B'nai Brith Canada documented 6,800 antisemitic incidents in 2025, the highest volume in the audit's history, with a 9.4% increase from 2024.

• Long-term increase since pre-Oct. 7: The Jerusalem Post added that incidents rose 145.6% from 2022 to 2025, a figure not mentioned by Fox News.

• Government criticism: Fox News reported that the Canadian government faces renewed criticism over its handling of antisemitism, including from Jewish-Canadians and a Senate committee report. This criticism is also implied in the Jerusalem Post's framing, though it focused less on specific government actions.

• Elimination of the Special Envoy position: Fox News reported that Prime Minister Mark Carney removed the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism in February, a claim not included in the Jerusalem Post's coverage.

• Rise of far-right movements and Holocaust denial: The Jerusalem Post reported that right-wing, neo-Nazi, and accelerationist movements have surged, and that Holocaust denial has gone viral on social media, including via AI-generated content. Fox News did not include these details.

Perspectives

B'nai Brith Canada: The organization, which produced the audit, describes the situation as an unprecedented crisis. Its officials stress the severity of the numbers and the need for immediate action, pointing to both online and offline threats.

Canadian government: The government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has not publicly responded to the report or the Senate recommendations, according to Fox News. The elimination of the Special Envoy position suggests a desire to streamline anti-hate efforts, but critics argue it weakens the response to antisemitism.

Jewish-Canadian community: Some members expressed disappointment with the government's response, feeling that existing measures are inadequate. The Senate committee's 22 recommendations, if implemented, would expand research, security funding, and education.

Independent observers: The rise in incidents is part of a broader global trend following the Oct. 7 attacks, and experts emphasize the role of social media and extremist movements in normalizing antisemitism.