Hub Podcasts The uncomfortable reason hate is festering in Canada
Jan 6, 2026
David Polansky, a Toronto-based writer and research fellow, discusses the rise of anti-Semitism in Canada, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to policing beliefs. He critiques the inconsistent enforcement of laws and connects the uptick in hate to broader governance failures. Meanwhile, Matt Spoke, a commentator on public policy, sheds light on Ontario's economic challenges, including layoffs and declining manufacturing. He advocates for urgent regulatory reforms to restore competitiveness and economic growth by 2026.
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Policy Failure, Not Only Hatred
- Public focus on vague 'hate' conceals policy and enforcement failures that enable targeted threats to Jewish communities.
- David Polansky argues the real issue is weakening liberal norms and a government's refusal to enforce public order.
Beekeeper Charged, Terror Suspect Bailed
- A 62-year beekeeper was charged for distributing The Protocols while alleged terrorists received liberal bail conditions.
- Polansky contrasts enforcement against a crank with leniency toward those tied to terrorism to illustrate uneven policing.
Enforce Laws, Protect Liberal Norms
- Enforce existing public-order laws consistently rather than issuing broad statements against 'hate.'
- Policymakers should restore ordinary liberal protections to safeguard communal life and civil discourse.
