Jewish Canadians who are confronting increasing antisemitism may find support from former President Donald Trump for an expedited process to enter the United States.
On Sunday, Trump shared a report regarding this proposal with his vast following on Truth Social, drawing attention to the issue as some Christian lawmakers and spiritual leaders push for his administration to take action. They cite a “disproportionate” number of antisemitic incidents occurring in Canada.
Jason Rapert, the founder and President of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL), expressed his desire for Trump to directly engage with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about the alleged “roadblocks” preventing the swift acknowledgment of the thousands of Jewish Canadians who are anxious about their security.
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Rapert remarked, “We will find out” whether Canada is obstructing the hopes of over 2,000 Jewish Canadians who have shown an interest in relocating. He stressed that “Trump should ask Carney right now” and that Canada ought to feel “embarrassed and ashamed” about these suspected barriers. Their goal is to rally influential leaders to take a stand on this matter.
These statements came after the NACL, along with its partners, urged Trump to instruct the State Department and Department of Homeland Security to develop “lawful, secure, and appropriately expedited pathways” for Jewish Canadians and their immediate families who are facing persecution or can convincingly demonstrate fears for their safety due to their Jewish identity.
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In a letter addressed to Trump, the group noted, “For generations, America has served as a refuge for people fleeing religious persecution,” imploring him to ensure that, aligned with U.S. security interests and federal law, the country remains open to Jewish individuals in Canada who require assistance.
Along with former U.S. ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback, Rapert signed this letter alongside over 50 state legislators, religious leaders, and civic figures, sending it to Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and influential congressional figures.
Rapert highlighted alarming data indicating that Jewish Canadians face a disproportionately high rate of targeting, and community-based reporting reveals thousands of antisemitic events occurring across Canada. He pointed out, “These numbers are not just statistics. They represent families who increasingly doubt their ability to send their children to Jewish schools, worship openly, or live in communities where they no longer feel safe.”
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In a nation of about 41 million, Canada has recorded nearly 7,000 antisemitic incidents, while the United States, with a population exceeding 342 million, has reported fewer than 6,300. Rapert noted, “It’s definitely a problem” in Canada, describing it as “eerie” to hear this while he was in Israel visiting the Ghetto Fighters’ House Museum and speaking with a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor.
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The concerns for Jewish Canadians and their struggles with emigration to the U.S. were highlighted following coverage in the National Post by Michael Sachs, a Canadian/American Jewish leader. He noted the rise in safety issues, harassment, vandalism, intimidation, threats, and violence against Jewish institutions and families following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel.
Amid Trump’s frustrations with Canada and Carney, Rapert sees an urgent need for a proposal using current refugee, humanitarian, and visa processes to assist in facilitating Jewish migration.
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Carney has publicly acknowledged the escalating antisemitism in Canada, admitting the country’s failure to adequately protect the Jewish community. Speaking at Toronto’s Holy Blossom Temple in June, he remarked, “Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians,” stressing that the crisis is “specific, severe and demands a targeted response.”
He reported that antisemitism has surged to unprecedented levels since the end of World War II, with over two-thirds of religion-motivated hate crimes last year being directed at Jewish Canadians, even though they represent only about 1% of the population. Carney pointed out incidents such as gunfire directed at Jewish schools, synagogues being firebombed, attacks on community centers and Jewish businesses, and harassment of Jewish students on university campuses.
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The NACL’s letter called for the administration to collaborate with state and local authorities, Jewish groups, churches, nonprofits, and employers willing to support families in starting anew in the U.S.
Rapert emphasized that “antisemitism is a moral evil” and that Christians should stand in solidarity with their Jewish friends during times of persecution. He requested that Trump and his administration explore lawful measures to assist Jewish Canadian families who genuinely fear for their safety.
With Oklahoma being suggested as a welcoming destination, Jewish and Christian leaders in Tulsa have offered their assistance to help relocate Canadian Jewish families, with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt indicating support for their entrance into the United States, as mentioned in the letter.
They described Jewish migrants as bringing “talent, faith, family values, entrepreneurship, and a sincere desire to contribute to the nation that offers them safety and religious liberty.”
