During the interfaith summit, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow was confronted by attendees, including a father expressing deep concern for his children's safety amidst rising antisemitism.
Antisemitic hate crimes in Toronto have surged, with police reporting a 40 percent increase since last year, totaling 200 cases this year alone.
The meeting was described as an opportunity for victims of antisemitism to voice their concerns, highlighting the community's feeling that the city is inadequately responding to these issues.
Attendees expressed frustration over a perceived lack of action from city leaders, emphasizing a pressing need for community safety measures against rising hate crimes.
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