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Toronto’s top mayoral contenders are set to face off in a high-stakes debate on antisemitism, hosted by Jewish Lawyers of Canada at a synagogue on September 8th — with security tight amid a surge in hate crimes targeting Jewish communities. With 82% of religiously motivated hate crimes in 2025 directed at Jews, and overall hate incidents rising despite a drop in religious hate overall, the event aims to force candidates to outline their plans for protecting vulnerable groups. Chris Alexander, who vows to create a Mayor’s Crisis Group if elected, and Brad Bradford, both confirm participation — while Mayor Olivia Chow remains silent on attendance. The debate is part of Jewish Leadership Week, running through September 13th, and comes just days before another critical debate on housing and affordability hosted by Daily Bread Food Bank, underscoring how Toronto’s most pressing issues are converging on the campaign trail.

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