Toronto man charged with anti-Jewish hate crimes

A 32-year-old man from Toronto has been charged with 29 offenses, including advocating genocide and arson, allegedly driven by hatred toward the Jewish community. The charges include five counts of arson and seven counts of mischief to cultural property. The charges of promoting hatred and advocating genocide are uncommon in Canada. The suspect was arrested in January and released on conditions after a bail hearing. A publication ban restricts details about the alleged crimes, which occurred between April 2024 and January 2025.