New data released this week by the Toronto Police Service shows that reported hate crimes in the city rose 19 per cent in 2024 over the previous year. It also found that the Jewish community, while representing less than four per cent of Toronto’s population, was the target of 40 per cent of reported incidents.

"It's lawmakers that need to make changes," says Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center spokesperson, hoping for a "wakeup call to our leaders."{ai:summary}Toronto Police Service data reveals a 19% increase in reported hate crimes in 2024 compared to the previous year. Notably, the Jewish community, which comprises less than 4% of the city's population, was the target of 40% of these incidents. #society

Jews target of 40% of total hate crimes last year: Toronto police

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