OTTAWA — Representatives of Muslim and Jewish community groups said Tuesday it’s time for governments, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s, to consider legislating extra protections around places of worship, schools and daycares.

Richard Marceau of the Canadian Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs says the federal Liberals already have a “blueprint” for how it could work.

Police have reported an increase in hate crimes at synagogues, Jewish community centres, schools and mosques since the Israel-Hamas war started{ai:summary}<p>Muslim and Jewish groups in Ottawa push for extra protection around places of worship and schools, urging government action. The Canadian Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs suggests a plan similar to the one Trudeau's government could implement. #society</p>

Jewish, Muslim groups call for governments to create safe ’bubble zones’ around places of worship

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