Poisoned Trust on Canada's Campuses
About this episode
The episode discusses the pervasive antisemitism reported by Jewish students on Canadian campuses and features stories from academics about the changing environment in higher education.
In August 2026, the Government of Canada released a report titled Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences . The survey found that “95.7% of Jewish students said they had experienced or witnessed at least one instance of antisemitism over the previous 12 months.” So the back to school jitters are hitting differently for some kids. There have been other issues involving staff, administrations, and unions too, affecting both Jewish professors and non-Jewish professors. Today we hear from three Canadian academics bringing you their stories from campuses that, nearly 3 years after October 7, might be unrecognizable to you. Further Reading: Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences — Government of Canada The antisemitism report that erases a century of Jewish debate — The Globe & Mail Standing United Against Antisemitism: Protecting Communities and Strengthening Canadian Democracy — Senate of Canada Antisemitism in Ontario’s K-12 Schools — Government of Canada Toronto Metropolitan University External Review 2025-2026 Jewish students on Canadian campuses report pervasive antisemitism in survey — The Globe & Mail Federal Campus Antisemitism Report Fails to…
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