Threats Against Jewish Community Should Be Taken ‘Very Seriously,’ Says Minister Gould

The minister noted recent incidents in Montreal, including two attempted arsons against Jewish institutions, and Jewish schools being fired upon three times.

Police investigate the Yeshiva Gedolah school for clues after shots were fired at two Jewish schools in Montreal on Nov. 9, 2023. The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz

The Jewish community is on “high alert” amid a rise in antisemitism and the threats against its members should be taken “very seriously,” says Government House Leader Karina Gould.

“This is a very scary time for a lot of people. I think the community is resilient in many ways, but certainly people are on high alert,” she told Global News in an interview aired on Nov. 12.