"Jews are not allowed to be here": Jewish family attacked in Montreal park
The confrontation began after a father asked a woman to remove her dogs from a children's playground. In response, she made antisemitic remarks, and police have opened an investigation.
Another antisemitic incident has occurred in Canada: a woman told a Jewish family spending time at La Fontaine Park in Montreal, "Jews are not allowed to be here." This was reported by the Montreal Gazette. A video documenting the incident has garnered hundreds of thousands of views on social media. Police have opened an investigation into suspected antisemitic remarks, though the woman has not yet been arrested.
The confrontation began after the father of the family asked the woman to remove her dogs from a children's playground, where animals are prohibited. He pointed to a sign stating that bringing dogs into a play area carries a fine of 300 Canadian dollars (655 shekels). Footage shows a sign posted near the playground clarifying that dogs are not permitted.
"Jews are not allowed to be here," the woman said during the altercation.
The father stated he had no issue with the dogs themselves, but his children were afraid of them and scared to play in the area. In response, the woman claimed his children were "broken" because they do not attend a "normal school." The father immediately called the police, but the woman had left the scene by the time officers arrived.
Police spokesperson Florence Stafford confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine if a criminal offense was committed. Speaking to Rebel News after the incident, the father expressed that while he was shocked, members of the Jewish community are unfortunately becoming accustomed to such expressions of hate. "It's happening on a daily basis now," he said.
Canada is seeing an unprecedented rise in antisemitism. Data from B'nai Brith Canada shows that since the beginning of 2026, 27 violent antisemitic incidents have been documented—more than double the 10 cases recorded in all of 2025. According to the organization, 2026 currently ranks second only to 2023, when 77 incidents of antisemitic violence were documented following the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack and the subsequent war.
