Canada’s antisemitism envoy resigns, citing exhaustion amid hate surge

Former special envoy Deborah Lyons resigned as antisemitism in Canada reaches alarming levels. Experts say the crisis demands urgent, coordinated action as Jewish communities feel abandoned.

Amelie Botbol is a freelance journalist based in Tel Aviv. Her articles have appeared in the New York Post, Canada’s National Post, and the Washington Times. Amelie can be followed on X @DatReporter 

Lyons told The Canadian Jewish News last week that the "job was one that tore at you physically and emotionally. I mean, I faced a lot of hate out there myself... a lot of nasty words and in some cases actions," she said.