Adam Epstein

The Actions Governments Must Take Now Governments in Canada already know the nature of the threat, the scale of the problem, and the consequences of continued inaction. What is needed now is a serious and immediate response commensurate with the gravity of the moment. The safety of Jewish Canadians must be guaranteed, public order must be restored, and those responsible for facilitating antisemitic violence must be brought to justice. The Prime Minister must address the nation immediately and set out, in clear terms, what is being done and what further measures will be taken to ensure the safety of Jewish Canadians, defend Canadian values, and confront the radical extremism that is increasingly threatening the security and social fabric of this country. All levels of government must act now! These are the eight actions they must take. Federal Government 1. Establish a national antisemitism emergency task force. 2. Treat the attacks as domestic terrorism. 3. Deploy national security resources to protect Jewish institutions. Provincial Governments 4. Fund immediate security protection for Jewish institutions. 5. Establish a special prosecution unit for hate crimes. Municipal Governments 6. Ban events that incite hate and intimidation. 7. Enforce zero tolerance for intimidation in public spaces. 8. Prioritize protection of Jewish neighbourhoods and institutions. The attacks we are witnessing did not occur in isolation. They are the consequence of allowing hate to fester unchecked on our streets. A substantial reward must also be offered immediately for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for targeting Jewish institutions and businesses with gunfire. Jewish Canadians will not be intimidated, and Jewish life will not be driven underground in this country. Governments must act now, with force, clarity, and conviction, or accept responsibility for allowing this crisis to deepen even further.

dear apple, the iPod needs to come back. not for nostalgia. for the parents who want their kids to love music and audiobooks without a browser, social media, and the whole internet attached to it

Al Quds Day has become an annual platform for antisemitic hate and extremist rhetoric. In today’s climate, this raises serious public safety concerns. I call on the City to take the necessary steps - up to and including an injunction - to cancel the demonstration.