Hate crimes – especially those against Jews – jumped significantly in 2009, according to Canadian police forces.
Statistics Canada said hate crimes reported to police increased by 42 per cent, rising to more than four incidents a day from less than three a day in 2008.
While there were increases in all three main categories of hate crimes – those motivated by race, religion and sexual orientation – incidents sparked by religion rose by 55 per cent.
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Source: Globe & Mail
Statistics Canada said hate crimes reported to police increased by 42 per cent, rising to more than four incidents a day from less than three a day in 2008.
While there were increases in all three main categories of hate crimes – those motivated by race, religion and sexual orientation – incidents sparked by religion rose by 55 per cent.
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Source: Globe & Mail
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