Antisemitic vandalism found at Winnipeg underpass
Antisemitic vandalism has been discovered at an underpass in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The graffiti appears to be have been spray-painted and includes text such as “Hail Hitler [sic]” and “KKKanada”.
The vandalism was reported and has subsequently been removed by the City of Winnipeg.
Of the vandalism, Marvin Rotrand, National Director of B’nai Brith Canada, said that he was not surprised due to the frequency of such messages in Canada. He also said of the impact of the graffiti that it is “meant to hurt, and it does”.
Earlier this year, antisemitic graffiti was reported at a primary school in Peterborough, Ontario.
Campaign Against Antisemitism reports on news and incidents relating to antisemitism throughout Canada, which have dramatically increased according to a recent audit.