Toronto man charged with hate-motivated crimes against Jews

A man from Toronto has been charged with serious crimes against the Jewish community. The 32-year-old faces 29 charges, including advocating genocide and arson. Police say the crimes happened between April 26, 2024, and January 3, 2025. Some charges, like advocating genocide, are rare in Canada. They were included with the approval of the Ministry of the Attorney General. Details about the charges cannot be shared due to a court-imposed publication ban. The man is also charged with several gun-related offenses. These include possession of a prohibited weapon and having a firearm with an altered serial number. The suspect was arrested in January and has since been released under certain conditions after a bail hearing.