During a speech at a synagogue in Toronto, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the formation of a new federal advisory council aimed at combating antisemitism, which he described as reaching unprecedented levels in Canada since World War II. Recent government data indicated that of the 1,342 religion-based hate crimes reported in 2024, about 70% were directed at the Jewish community, which represents roughly 1% of Canada's population. Carney emphasized the need for a targeted response to this crisis, highlighting the council's mandate to reassess the drivers of antisemitism, improve data collection on hate incidents, and evaluate the effectiveness of educational and preventive measures. The council will be led by Marc Miller, the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture. Carney also noted that his government has introduced six pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing public safety and combating hate, including a bill to strengthen protections for places of worship. Additionally, the government has committed C$75 million to bolster security at religious institutions and allocated over C$36 million for counter-extremism projects.