In a statement release late Friday, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs said: “We commend the Premier of Ontario and the provincial government for taking decisive action to stop the Al Quds Day rally planned for tomorrow, Saturday, March 14 in Toronto … In the past week alone, there have been six incidents of gunfire targeting synagogues, Jewish and Iranian-owned businesses, and the United States Consulate in Toronto, the planned location for this rally. Amidst rising threats and violence, every level of government must use every tool available to ensure the safety of residents.”