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title: "Canadian survey finds antisemitism widespread among Jewish university students"
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# Canadian survey finds antisemitism widespread among Jewish university students

*A government-commissioned study reveals most respondents experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus last year*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 48 of 100, higher is better. Two independent outlets report a government‑commissioned survey, but no named source or document cited.
- Craft 54 of 100, higher is better. Context is given, but no quotes or original reporting; the piece reads like a press‑release summary.
- Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Headline states a high percentage, but the body offers only a brief survey summary.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- A government-commissioned survey of Jewish university students in Canada found most respondents experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus last year.
- The right-rated report led on the claim that antisemitism had become "normalized" at Canadian universities.
- No centre-rated outlet published an account of the survey, though it was reported by three left-rated and one right-rated outlet.
- The reports disagreed on the exact proportion of students affected, with one outlet stating nearly all respondents had experienced antisemitism.

A survey commissioned by the Canadian government found that antisemitism is widespread among Jewish university students. The study, conducted late last year, asked respondents about their experiences on campus. The majority reported either witnessing or directly experiencing antisemitic incidents during the previous year.

The survey was referenced in reports from three left-rated outlets and one right-rated outlet. The right-rated digest described antisemitism as a "persistent and, at some Canadian postsecondary institutions, normalized feature of campus life." The left-rated digests did not use the word "normalized."

## Disagreement on the scale of antisemitism

The right-rated digest reported that nearly all Jewish students surveyed had experienced or witnessed at least one antisemitic incident in the previous year. The left-rated digests did not specify a proportion, stating only that the vast majority of respondents had done so.

## What the coverage left out

No centre-rated outlet published an account of the survey. None of the digests below mention whether the survey asked respondents to specify the nature or frequency of the antisemitic incidents they experienced or witnessed. The unrated digest included a statement linking antisemitism on campuses to broader attacks on Jewish institutions, but this was not carried by any rated outlet.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 38 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 58% (22)
- Centre: 26% (10)
- Right: 16% (6)

1 of 39 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-06T10:52:33.016Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-06T12:45:43.980Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The three left-rated digests led on the finding that the vast majority of Jewish students had experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus. None of the digests mentioned the word "normalized" or specified a proportion of respondents affected. All three carried the same wording: "the vast majority of Jewish students who responded to a government-commissioned survey late last year said they had experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus."

### Centre

- Centre-rated outlets led on the survey’s finding that most Jewish university students in Canada reported experiencing or witnessing antisemitism. All ten reports carried the figure that over two-thirds of respondents said their university does not take antisemitism seriously. Nine digests and the CTV News article included that the survey was commissioned by the last special envoy on antisemitism before the role was terminated.
- The CTV News report and The Globe & Mail digest noted that a fifth of respondents reported physical violence directed at Jews on campus. CTV News also specified the survey was conducted in November and December 2025, involved 900 students, and was overseen by the Association for Canadian Studies. Only CTV News mentioned the call from Jewish academics for universities to enforce conduct codes and record discrimination data.
- None of the centre-rated digests included the number of survey respondents or the months the survey was conducted. The Globe & Mail digest did not mention the termination of the special envoy role, and no digest quoted the academics’ call for policy changes.

### Right

- The right-rated digest led on the claim that antisemitism had become "normalized" at Canadian colleges. It also stated that nearly all Jewish students surveyed had experienced or witnessed antisemitism in the previous year. The digest described antisemitism as a "persistent" feature of campus life.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 1
- high: 28
- unknown: 2
- veryHigh: 8

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [WIN](https://worldisraelnews.com/96-of-jewish-college-students-in-canada-have-experienced-antisemitism-on-campus) — 96% of Jewish college students in Canada have experienced antisemitism on campus
- [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/actualites/2026-08-05/selon-une-enquete-commandee-par-ottawa/les-etudiants-juifs-victimes-d-antisemitisme.php) — According to a Survey Commissioned by Ottawa, the Jewish Students Who Were Victims of Anti-Semitism
- [Newmarket Today](https://newmarkettoday.ca/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [InnisfilToday.ca](https://innisfiltoday.ca/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [haltonhillstoday.ca](https://haltonhillstoday.ca/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Barrie Today](https://barrietoday.com/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Collingwood Today](https://collingwoodtoday.ca/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Elora Fergus Today](https://elorafergustoday.com/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [StratfordToday.ca](https://stratfordtoday.ca/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [burlingtontoday.com](https://burlingtontoday.com/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/world/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-6071842) — Survey of Jewish University Students Finds Widespread Antisemitism on Campuses
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-jewish-student-campus-antisemitism) — Jewish students on Canadian campuses report pervasive antisemitism in survey
- [GrowCola.com](https://growcola.com/antisemitism-increasingly-normalized-on-canadian-campuses-report-finds) — Antisemitism increasingly ‘normalized’ on Canadian campuses, report finds
- [Oakville News](https://oakvillenews.org/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [The NOTL Local](https://notllocal.com/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/news/politics/antisemitism-report-university-college-campus-9.7297176) — Antisemitism on campus is 'systemic' and going unaddressed, says new report
- [Global News](https://globalnews.ca/news/12010329/survey-jewish-university-students-antisemitism) — Most Jewish students say they experienced antisemitism on campus: survey - National
- [i24NEWS](https://i24news.tv/fr/actu/international/ameriques/artc-canada-96-des-etudiants-juifs-ont-ete-victimes-d-antisemitisme-ou-en-ont-ete-temoins) — Canada: 96% of Jewish Students Have Experienced or Witnessed Anti-Semitism
- [CP24](https://cp24.com/news/canada/2026/08/05/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/canada/article/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/08/05/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/08/05/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [CambridgeToday.ca](https://cambridgetoday.ca/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/05/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/08/05/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/national/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses-12631275) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/08/05/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [nanaimonewsnow.com](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/08/05/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Arutz Sheva](https://israelnationalnews.com/news/431290) — Canada: 96% of Jewish students experienced or witnessed antisemitism
- [National Post](https://nationalpost.com/news/canada-part-of-scourge-of-antisemitism-in-healthcare-report) — Canada part of 'scourge' of antisemitism experienced by healthcare professionals internationally: report
- [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/canada/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses/article_effaf463-c2a2-5f0a-94e2-6ef591937cb1.html) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/canada/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses/article_f1e6f086-cbf7-5f93-a748-1fcff3b2c2d8.html) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2026/08/05/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses) — Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses
- [Jewish Insider](https://jewishinsider.com/2026/08/dara-horn-the-final-solution-antisemitism-bookshelf) — Dara Horn's shocking new title hides a serious argument about fighting antisemitism

## Questions

**What did the Canadian survey of Jewish university students find?**

The survey found that the vast majority of Jewish university students in Canada reported experiencing or witnessing antisemitism on campus last year. The right-rated report stated nearly all respondents had done so, while left-rated reports did not specify a proportion.

**Which outlets reported on the survey?**

Three left-rated outlets and one right-rated outlet published digests of the survey. No centre-rated outlet covered the story, and none of the reports were the outlets' own full articles.

**Did the reports agree on how widespread antisemitism was?**

The reports disagreed on the exact scale. The right-rated digest stated nearly all Jewish students surveyed had experienced or witnessed antisemitism, while the left-rated digests said only that the vast majority had done so.

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