Mayor's Statement Regarding Terrorist Attack in Australia, December 14, 2025

Mayor Jeff Leal has issued the following statement regarding the terrorist attack in Australia on December 14, 2025:

We stand with the Jewish community of Peterborough, Ontario, and Canada in the wake of today’s horrific antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah event in Australia. We have no tolerance for hate against any group. Our Jewish community should be confident they can celebrate Hanukkah in peace and safety. We thank the Peterborough Police Service for providing extra presence at Beth Israel Synagogue.