Antisemitism in Canada reached a new high in 2025, with 6,800 incidents recorded nationwide, according to an annual audit released by B’nai Brith Canada, reports Israel National News.
The report documents a 9.3% increase from 2024 and a dramatic 145.6% rise since 2022, reflecting what the organisation describes as a sustained national crisis. On average, nearly 19 antisemitic incidents were recorded each day in 2025, compared to eight per day just three years earlier.
Most incidents fell under harassment, which accounted for 6,491 cases. A further 299 incidents involved vandalism, while 10 were classified as violent attacks. The findings indicate that antisemitism has been rising consistently, increasing in six of the past seven years.
A defining feature of the current trend is the rapid growth of online antisemitism. The report found that 92% of all incidents occurred on digital platforms, up from 86% in 2024 and 84% in 2023. This shift, it said, marks a fundamental transformation in how antisemitism is expressed and experienced, with social media enabling the rapid spread of conspiracy theories, abuse, and incitement.
Regionally, Ontario recorded the highest number of incidents, with 3,194 cases, followed by British Columbia, the Prairies, Alberta, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. Several regions, including British Columbia and the Prairies, saw notable increases compared to the previous year.
The data also shows a rise in incidents toward the end of the year, with November and December recording the highest monthly totals.
Antisemitism was reported across multiple areas of public life, including schools, universities, workplaces, and online spaces. Jewish students and staff were found to be particularly affected, facing harassment, threats, and antisemitic graffiti both on campuses and in schools.
The report also points to the role of anti-Zionist rhetoric in fuelling hostility toward Jewish individuals and institutions. It notes that language and imagery used in protests and public discourse were frequently linked to antisemitic incidents.
In addition, the audit highlights the continued presence of extremist groups, including white supremacist networks, and warns of ongoing online radicalisation, particularly among younger audiences.
Researchers also identified a connection between international events and antisemitic activity within Canada, noting that media narratives and global developments were often reflected in domestic incidents.
All reported cases were assessed using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism and verified through a multi-stage review process.
The findings underline growing concern that antisemitism in Canada is not only increasing in scale but becoming more deeply embedded across both digital and physical environments, prompting calls for stronger monitoring and response measures.
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