Zero tolerance': Non-Jewish Canadian CEOs, politicians, professionals condemn rising antisemitism

A significant group of 78 non-Jewish Canadian professionals, including CEOs, politicians, and university presidents, have publicly condemned rising antisemitism in the country. They published an open letter in major Canadian publications, launching the "Stopping Antisemitism" movement.

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As a group of Canadian businesses and community leaders who are not Jewish, we ask colleagues to join us in condemning any act of antisemitism in this country.

"As a group of Canadian businesses and community leaders who are not Jewish, we ask colleagues to join us in condemning any act of antisemitism in this country," the letter states. The professionals emphasized that "Hate and intolerance have no place in Canada’s workplaces, public spaces, or anywhere." They are calling for a unified national strategy for law enforcement, prosecution, and sentencing related to hate crimes, and for Canada to prevent terrorist organizations and their affiliates from operating within its borders.

The campaign has garnered endorsement from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who shared the letter on X/Twitter, stating, "The crisis of antisemitism in Canada today demands a targeted response." He added, "It also requires all of us to raise our voices in disgust and defiance when we see the ugly face of antisemitism. Because Canada’s promise is a country where Jewish Canadians can be visibly, joyfully Jewish in public life."

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Hate and intolerance have no place in Canada’s workplaces, public spaces, or anywhere.

Data from B'nai Brith Canada reveals a stark increase in antisemitic incidents, with 6,800 recorded in 2025, a 146% rise since 2022, including over 6,200 cases of online hate. In response, B'nai Brith is urging premiers to discuss crucial issues such as funding for security protection for Jewish institutions, establishing specialized hate crime prosecution units, and adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism.

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The crisis of antisemitism in Canada today demands a targeted response. It also requires all of us to raise our voices in disgust and defiance when we see the ugly face of antisemitism. Because Canada’s promise is a country where Jewish Canadians can be visibly, fully, joyfully Jewish in public life.

B'nai Brith also called on Prime Minister Carney to establish a National Antisemitism Task Force or a federal Royal Commission on Antisemitism. David Granovsky, director of government relations for B'nai Brith, stated, "The status quo must not continue to remain the same," underscoring the urgency of the situation.

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The status quo must not continue to remain the same.