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Steep rise in hate toward South Asians in Canada documented through social media posts

A new report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue finds a huge increase in racist posts in 2024, notably in the lead-up to the federal election.

Updated 43 mins ago

June 26, 2025

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Omar Mosleh is an Toronto-based reporter covering social issues for the Star. Reach him omarmosleh@thestar.ca.

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