On March 7, 2026, Toronto Police reported on X:
Toronto Police are investigating a firearm discharge overnight in the area of Bathurst St. and Glencairn Ave., where a synagogue was struck by gunfire [Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, located at 470 Glencairn Ave, North York, ON]. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. Anyone with information, video, or dash camera footage is asked to contact Toronto Police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
We recognize that incidents like this are deeply concerning for members of the Jewish community. Synagogues in both Toronto and York Region have been struck by gunfire this week, and investigators are examining whether these incidents are connected. There is an increased police presence around Jewish neighbourhoods, places of worship, and community institutions as the investigation continues.
On March 7, 2026, Ontario Premier, Doug Ford, issued the following statement:
I am disgusted by the targeted shootings at Beth Avraham Yosef of Toronto and Shaarei Shomayim synagogues.
These cowardly acts of hate are meant to intimidate and instil fear. They are an attack on the Jewish community and on the fundamental right of every person in Canada to worship safely and freely. Our government will continue working closely with police to ensure that places of worship are protected and those responsible are held accountable.
Antisemitism has no place in Ontario. We will never waver in our support for Canada’s Jewish community.
On March 7, 2026, Toronto Mayor, Olivia Chow, issued the following statement:
Last night, two synagogues were targeted, in North York and Thornhill. These are disgusting acts of antisemitism, hate and intimidation.
Toronto Police are increasing their presence in the area to keep people safe. Police are dedicating considerable resources to tracking down the people responsible for these continued attacks by bringing the Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force and the Hate Crime Unit to support 33 Division on the investigation. Anyone with information or security footage should come forward to police immediately.
These attacks on Jewish institutions must stop and as Mayor I will continue to support the Toronto Police with whatever resources are needed to make this happen. Toronto’s Jewish community has the right to practice their faith without fear, intimidation or violence.
As we have seen repeatedly, antisemitic incidents increase in our city as international events unfold. I want to be clear: it is never acceptable to target Jewish community.