On December 19, 2025, Conservative MP Roman Baber (York Centre) sent a letter to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Toronto Police Service Chief Myron Demkiw.
Here is the letter titled: “Toronto’s Jewish Community Is No Longer Safe.”
I am Member of Parliament for York Centre, in North Toronto. I write on behalf of 17,000
Jewish constituents and 100,000 Jewish Torontonians.
The weekly Sunday protests at the northeast corner of Bathurst & Sheppard are meant to
intimidate and antagonize local residents. They are not peaceful protests since they include
threats and disturb the peace in a residential neighbourhood. Such conduct is not protected
by the Charter and we demand that you end the Sunday protests at Bathurst & Sheppard.
Incursions into predominately Jewish neighbourhoods, including the march on Sheppard
Ave West, instill fear and intimidation. They deprive local residents and businesses of
enjoyment of property. At the very least, they amount to Mischief under the Criminal Code.
Finally, the call to Intifada (a violent revolt) and “resistance by any means” are incitement to
violence. I draw your attention to the UK, where police now arrest those who chant in support
of Intifada. Incitement to violence is incitement to violence in any language. It is a criminal
offence.
All we ask is for equal application of the Rule of Law. Stop pointing fingers and protect
Toronto’s Jewish community before a catastrophe ensues.
Respectfully,
Roman Baber,
Member of Parliament
