Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion aimed at combating antisemitism, amidst rising hate crimes against Jewish Canadians. During a speech at Toronto’s Holy Blossom Synagogue, Carney acknowledged that the country was 'failing Jewish Canadians' as antisemitic incidents have reached unprecedented levels since World War II. However, the council's formation has ignited a debate within the Jewish community over its effectiveness and the representation of its members. Critics, including B’nai Brith Canada, have expressed concerns about the council's broad mandate and its ability to address the urgent needs of the Jewish community. They argue that the inclusion of members with pro-Palestinian affiliations undermines the council's credibility. Conversely, some Jewish groups support Carney's attempt to unify the fight against various forms of hate. The council is tasked with assessing antisemitism's nature and scale, aligning federal policies, and improving data collection on hate incidents. The context of this announcement is significant, as it follows a spike in antisemitic attacks linked to the recent Hamas-led conflict, raising questions about the intersection of political ideologies and the fight against hate.