Canada replaced antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys with a broader hate advisory council amid rising polarization and mixed reactions.

Canada replaced its special envoys on antisemitism and Islamophobia with a new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion, aiming to promote national unity and address all forms of hate. The move, announced by Minister Marc Miller, marks a shift from targeted roles to a broader advisory body, despite Prime Minister Mark Carney’s prior pledge to retain the positions. The council will include experts and community leaders to guide federal anti-hate efforts, though details on funding and membership remain unclear. The change follows concerns over rising hate crimes and polarization, particularly amid the war in Gaza, and has drawn mixed reactions, with some praising the unified approach and others warning of weakened advocacy for Jewish and Muslim communities.