Key Facts

Hate crimes against the Jewish population increased 71 per cent from 2022 to 2023.  
Making up less than one per cent of Canada’s population, Canadian Jews accounted for 70 per cent of all religiously motivated hate crimes in 2023.
In the past year alone, Jewish schools have been struck by gunfire, synagogues targeted for arson, and Jewish small businesses hit by vandalism.
Polling data shows 1 in 3 Jewish medical professionals in Ontario are considering leaving Canada due to antisemitism.
In 1997, Israel became the third country to sign a free trade agreement with Canada, which resulted in a tripling of two-way merchandise trade.
Israel is a world leader in key areas that are critical to Canada’s future—from health innovation and renewable energy to cyber security and other emerging technologies.

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