Montreal

New report flags widespread failures in Canadian universities’ antisemitism response

The initial launch features a pilot assessment covering four universities where students have reported particularly hostile social climates.

|ByALEX CARSON
People walk on the grounds of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots the ball against CF Montreal during the first half at NU Stadium, Miami, Florida, USA, August 29, 2026.

Lionel Messi wins Major League Soccer match for Inter Miami with four goals in career first

Messi broke a 1-1 tie shortly before halftime, added a second goal in the 52nd minute, a third in the 83rd minute, and a fourth on a free kick in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.

|ByREUTERS
An officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) looks on during the Canada Day Celebrations in the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec, on July 1, 2025.

Montreal council passes amended Middle East motion after cutting call to break Israel ties

Opponents of the initial framework argued that global geopolitics falls entirely outside the jurisdiction of a municipal government and risks inflaming community tensions.

|ByALEX CARSON
Members of Montreal's Jewish community demonstrate in support of Israel in Montreal, February 23, 2004

Montreal opposition party moves forward with motion to cut ties with Israel

Proponents of the measure have defended the text as consistent with the city's values. Conversely, the motion has faced opposition from community leaders and advocacy groups. 

|ByALEX CARSON

Montreal synagogues receive federal funding to improve security facilities

The grants were provided under the government’s Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).

AUGUST 14, 2019ByROSSELLA TERCATIN
MONTREAL COMBINES modern and old-world styles.

MADA Montreal: Putting community first

The Montreal MADA community center not only tends to people who come to the center, but also reaches out to more isolated Jewish communities.

JULY 6, 2014ByELI MANDELBAUM
MADA Montreal