Doctor who works in Mississauga received antisemitic death threat, police investigating

A hospital network says one of its employees received an antisemitic death threat on Tuesday and Peel police say they are investigating.

Trillium Health Partners (THP) said in an email on Thursday that the employee received the threat at "non-hospital work premises," but it immediately increased security at its two hospitals in Mississauga and health centre in Etobicoke.

"This threat was targeted towards a team member who identifies as Jewish," the hospital network said in the email.

"Immediate supports and a safety plan were activated to ensure safety for the impacted person and our broader THP community."

In a news release on Thursday, Peel Regional Police identified the employee as a doctor. Police said they are investigating the matter as "hate-motivated."

"We have zero tolerance for hate, threats or violence against anyone in our community, and all reported incidents will be investigated to the fullest extent," Peel Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah said in the release.

Police said it is working with Trillium Health Partners to ensure the safety and security of all of its staff and patrons.

As for Trillium Health Partners, it added that it is also working with its community partners, including police and other hospitals, to assess and respond to all security risks.

"THP unequivocally stands against all forms of hate, including this act of anti-Semitism. We have zero tolerance for threats of any kind against our staff, professional staff, volunteers, learners, patients, and community. We continue to support and take care of each other during our times of need," the hospital network says.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peel police or CrimeStoppers anonymously.