Swastika was found on a rock along a path in Thornhill Woods, ON

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Antisemitic graffiti reported in Vauhgan, ON Photo: B’nai Brith Canada

On July 14, 2020 B’nai Brith Canada reported:

‪A swastika was found on a rock along a path in Thornhill Woods, Vaughan today. Such symbols of Antisemitism, racism, bigotry, and hate will not be accepted here. The city has been contacted to clean up the grafitti.‬

On July 14, 2020 Maurizio Bevilacqua, the Mayor of Vaughan, Ontario issued the following statement:

Acts of anti-Semitism, racism and hate have no place in our city and do not reflect the values Vaughan stands for. The City of Vaughan is taking immediate action to remove anti-Semitic graffiti that was reported earlier today. As a multicultural community, we are committed to promoting a fair, just and compassionate society where all are welcome and celebrated. #EradicateHate B’nai Brith Canada