A Toronto man is facing 29 charges, including two rare charges of “wilful promotion of hatred” and “advocating genocide” of Jews.
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) said Amir Arvahi Azar, 32, was arrested on Jan. 11.
“The charges include public incitement of hatred,” Deputy Rob Johnson said in an online video.
“They also include advocating genocide and willful promotion of hatred, which both require the consent of the Ministry of the Attorney General,” Johnson said.
All of the incidents are alleged to have occurred between April 26, 2024, and Jan. 3, 2025, police said.
The court has put a publication ban on the case, TPS said, limiting the details they can provide….