Jews were top target of hate crimes in Canada in 2024, but total slightly down from 2023

Jewish Canadians 25x More Likely to Be Victims of Hate Crimes, New Data Shows

Jewish Canadians were 25 times more likely to be victims of hate crimes in 2024 than the average Canadian, according to new data released Tuesday by Statistics Canada—solidifying their status as the most targeted religious group in the country. The report documented 920 police-reported antisemitic hate crimes last year, only a slight decrease from the all-time high of 959 in 2023. The figures remain sharply elevated compared to 2022, when 527 su…

Jews were top target of hate crimes in Canada in 2024, but total slightly down from 2023

A report by Canada's national statistical agency found that a total of 920 incidents targeting Jews were reported to police in 2024. Numbers show Jews are 25 times more likely than other Canadians to experience a hate crime, Canadian Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs CEO says