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Toronto Leaders Unite Against Synagogue Gunfire, Demand Action

3/8/2026

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Officials in the Toronto area respond to gunfire at three synagogues and unite against antisemitism.
Deputy Mayor Michael Colle and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree condemned the attacks.
Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner called for stronger hate-crimes laws amid debate on Bill 75.
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw pledged efforts to identify suspects and maintain visible police presence.
Mayor Olivia Chow condemned the violence but was absent from the briefing.

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Story summary

Officials in the Toronto area respond to gunfire at three synagogues and unite against antisemitism.
Deputy Mayor Michael Colle and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree condemned the attacks.
Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner called for stronger hate-crimes laws amid debate on Bill 75.
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw pledged efforts to identify suspects and maintain visible police presence.
Mayor Olivia Chow condemned the violence but was absent from the briefing.