By Canadian Press

Montreal-area mayor calls on municipal leaders to condemn recent antisemitic acts

May 20, 2021 | 1:09 PM

MONTREAL — The mayor of a Montreal suburb is calling for other municipal leaders to denounce antisemitism after several recent anti-Jewish incidents in the region.

Mitchell Brownstein, mayor of Côte-Saint-Luc, which has a large Jewish community, says he met with Montreal police today.

He says police told him they believe the threat of anti-Jewish attacks is low but are ready to protect residents.

Brownstein says people in his community are worried after receiving online threats and witnessing anti-Jewish incidents, including on Monday when two men were arrested after they drove into Côte-Saint-Luc and allegedly yelled antisemitic comments at people. 

The chair of the youth council in the borough of Montréal-Nord was removed from his position Wednesday over posts on his Instagram page that were described as racist.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 20, 2021.

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