Carney launches new faith advisory council aimed at combatting hate

Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a new faith advisory council to combat hate, especially when it's directed at Jewish Canadians.

Carney spoke yesterday at a Temple in Toronto, where he announced the Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion would be headed by former senator Marc Gold.

Carney cited several recent examples of violent antisemitism in the country, saying it has surged to levels not seen in the post-war period.

(Written by: Loreena Dickson)