The Toronto Police Service’s annual hate crimes data has shown for years that we aren’t immune to antisemitism here in the GTA. In 2020, more than one-third of all hate crimes in Toronto were antisemitic in nature, a year when total hate crimes shot up by more than 50%.11
Physical security—and ensuring Jews can proudly and safely participate in Jewish life—is essential for our community to realize its full potential. This is why safeguarding our collective security and well-being in Canadian society is vital to preserving the fabric of our community. It ultimately empowers all that we do to enable Jewish life to thrive in the Greater Toronto Area.