Toronto Police Lay Hate Crime Charge for Display of Anti-Semitic Signs

Police line an intersection as protesters march during an “Al Quds Day” rally in Toronto, on March 14, 2026. The Canadian Press/Sammy KoganThe Toronto Police Service says it has charged a Toronto man with public incitement of hatred in connection with anti-Semitic signs that were displayed during a demonstration in a North York neighbourhood with a large Jewish population.Police say the individual allegedly attended the demonstration at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West of North York at approximately 1:15 p.m. on March 15, along with other protesters, and displayed an anti-Semitic sign.