Ya'ara Saks יערה זקס

Je suis consterné par les attaques qui ont visé deux établissements de la chaîne Kiva’s Bagel Bar, des lieux emblématiques de la communauté juive de Toronto qui, depuis longtemps, servent de points de rencontre et de rassemblement. Les Canadiennes et les Canadiens juifs devraient pouvoir vivre, travailler et pratiquer leur culte sans crainte, sans intimidation et sans haine. Le gouvernement du Canada est résolument déterminé à lutter contre le fléau de l’antisémitisme. Les autorités ont tout mon soutien dans leur enquête sur ces attaques et dans leurs efforts pour traduire les responsables en justice.

I am appalled by the targeting of two Kiva’s Bagel Bar locations — fixtures of Toronto’s Jewish community that have long served as places for people to gather and connect. Jewish Canadians should be able to live, work, and worship free from fear, intimidation, and hate. Canada’s government is absolute in our commitment to combatting the scourge of antisemitism. Law enforcement has my full support as they conduct a thorough investigation and hold those responsible to account.

I’m appalled by the targeting of two Jewish-owned bakeries in Toronto. Antisemitism has no place in our communities, and it is an attack on the values of inclusion and respect that define our country. I stand with the community as authorities hold those responsible accountable.

What happened yesterday in the village of Tell should serve as a wake-up call for both Palestinians and Israelis. It demonstrates the success of those who are working relentlessly to ignite the West Bank and drag it into a cycle of widespread violence, with the clear backing of influential Israeli ministers. Over the past four years, Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have overseen policies that armed extremist settler groups, strengthened their capabilities, and created a system of political and institutional protection for them. According to numerous reports and testimonies, this protection has extended to elements within Israeli army reserve units. At the same time, there has been a dangerous failure by law enforcement authorities—particularly the police and Border Police—and a troubling absence of effective action by Israel's security establishment, including the Shin Bet, to confront this growing threat. The bloodshed that took place yesterday in Tell is not the responsibility of those who carried out the attack alone. Responsibility also lies with this extremist and dysfunctional system that enabled violent extremism to grow, shielded those responsible, and failed to uphold the rule of law. Unless these policies are brought to an end, both Palestinians and Israelis will pay the price. No one will be spared the consequences of allowing violence and extremism to continue unchecked.

Two months ago, we started negotiating a new free trade agreement with the UAE. Today, we concluded those negotiations. That means lower tariffs, new opportunities for Canadian workers, and better access to the UAE’s $700 billion economy for Canadian businesses.

I welcome today's coverage by @Jerusalem_Post and @TheMediaLine of my statement regarding the upcoming Palestinian legislative elections expected in November. The statement highlights three issues that deserve urgent international attention: • The historic opportunity for Palestinians to elect a new leadership after more than two decades without legislative elections. • The urgent need for a Political Parties Law that guarantees equal rights and a level playing field for all political movements before the elections. • The increasing pressure on emerging political forces, including the recent summoning of several Masar Jadid (New Path) activists by the Palestinian General Intelligence Service, in what we view as attempts to intimidate and restrict legitimate political activity. If these elections are to be credible, they must be free, fair, competitive, and conducted under equal legal conditions for all participants. Palestinians deserve genuine democratic choice. Democratic legitimacy is essential not only for the future of Palestine, but also for building a lasting peace and a stable future for both Palestinians and Israelis. jpost.com/middle-east/ar… themedialine.org/headlines/new-…

🇨🇦🇮🇱 ties run deeper than you think. Wonderful to be with @CanEmbIsrael Ambassador Leslie Scanlon on the things that matter most in our shared relationship - the people at the heart of each country-learning, sharing and building relationships between civil society.

I am appalled by the attempted arson of Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom in Montréal overnight. I am relieved nobody was injured and that a suspect has been apprehended. Law enforcement has our full support as they work to bring justice to the community. Across our country, antisemitism has surged. Nothing can justify the hate, discrimination, and violence that Jewish Canadians are experiencing right now. It is up to all of us to name this hate and confront it. We will continue to bring forward concrete measures to combat antisemitism, using all of the tools at our disposal. We must build a better, more just country in which Jewish Canadians will always be able to live their lives safely, openly, and freely.

An attack on a synagogue is an attack on us all. The rise of antisemitism in our country must be named and confronted, not ignored — the Prime Minister wholeheartedly agreed when we spoke today. Our government is strengthening laws and increasing funding for security, because there is no place for this hatred anywhere in Canada. I am relieved that no one was hurt and that a suspect is now in custody. This morning I spoke with Rabbi Grushcow to offer our government’s support to everyone at Temple. To the Temple community, know that your neighbours stand with you.

The $ 145 million for community security is important. the standalone hate provision in the Combatting Hate Act can lead to a longer sentence for this crime but bottom line the law must be enforced. Prosecutors must act to prosecute anti-Jewish hate crimes with seriousness. 2/2

Yesterday, I joined Prime Minister Mark Carney, colleagues, and members of the Jewish community at Holy Blossom Temple for a critical call to action against the rising scourge of antisemitism in Canada. At a time when Jewish Canadians are facing unprecedented levels of antisemitism, the Prime Minister stood in solidarity and spoke candidly about the crisis, and why no one should feel unsafe because of who they are, how they pray, or the identity they carry. He outlined the new and important anti-hate legislation and the critical new security measures, but just as importantly, he spoke about how all Canadians must stand together to fight antisemitism. 🇨🇦 Hier, je me suis joint au premier ministre Mark Carney, à des collègues et à des membres de la communauté juive au temple Holy Blossom pour lancer un appel à l’action crucial contre le fléau grandissant de l’antisémitisme au Canada. À l’heure où les Canadiens juifs sont confrontés à des niveaux d’antisémitisme sans précédent, le Premier ministre a fait preuve de solidarité et s’est exprimé sans détours sur cette crise, expliquant pourquoi personne ne devrait se sentir en danger en raison de son identité, de sa façon de prier ou de ce qu’il représente. Il a présenté la nouvelle et importante loi contre la haine ainsi que les nouvelles mesures de sécurité essentielles, mais, tout aussi important, il a souligné que tous les Canadiens doivent s’unir pour lutter contre l’antisémitisme.

To combat antisemitism, we must first admit that Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians.

Carney picks Montreal MP Miller to chair antisemitism council montrealgazette.com/news/canada/ca…

As we face a horrifying rise in hate, the new Council will help bring communities together and confront racism & hatred across Canada. Every Canadian — including Jewish Canadians — deserves to live in safety, dignity, and free from fear in our country. ➡️

Prime Minister Carney highlights new measures to combat antisemitism and support Canada’s Jewish community. Details: pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-r…

Breaking and wonderful news ⬇️

This is vile. Joining the call for law enforcement to respond. This is hatred and it should horrify all of us. The Canada I know and Canadians stand for peaceful, meaningful coexistence with all our neighbours and communities across this country. Enough - this hate must stop.

Agree 100% We need more open discussion and less polarizing rhetoric. Thank you @LTCPeterLerner and @jstreetdotorg

Ukraine’s fight is our fight, their cause is our cause, and their independence will be our victory. To the Ukrainian communities in Canada and around the world celebrating their culture, identity, and traditions this Vyshyvanka Day: Canada stands with you.

Yesterday, Russia launched one of its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine in four years. Canada unequivocally condemns these indiscriminate attacks. I express my deepest condolences to those injured and everyone mourning their loved ones. Canada stands with Ukraine as it defends itself against this unconscionable aggression and we will work with allies to sustain pressure on Russia to bring this conflict to an end.