From North York to Hebron: Canadian charity funding linked to expansion of Israeli settlement

Charity sent $1.6 million to organizations in settlements, including projects previously flagged by CRA as unacceptable activities

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

6 Nov 2026 • 6 min read

Israeli soldiers take up positions during an army raid in the West Bank city of Hebron Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay is an Edmonton-based reporter specializing in investigative and data-driven stories. His work has appeared in The Tyee, APTN, The Breach, CTV News and Great West Media.

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