Hawzah News Agency-Ottawa has had another two new graffiti attacks on places of worship — this time at Parkdale United Church and the Ottawa Mosque on Northwestern Avenue.

Some sprayed swastikas and slurs about black people on the doors of the church at Parkdale and Gladstone avenues on Thursday night.

“There is an emboldening that has taken place, I believe,” said Dr. Anthony Bailey, the church’s pastor. “I don’t think it’s just one person or one group. I think that they are elements within our city that contribute to this kind of hateful speech.”

 “I know that my brothers over in the Muslim community have it happening fairly regularly. They don’t report it all the time because they’re fearful it creates copycats.

There were more swastikas, slurs and “go home” spray-painted on the Ottawa Mosque on Northwestern Avenue.

It’s the second such attack this year at Parkdale United.

Liberal MP Ken Hardie says many are concerned about what appears to be a spike in the number and severity of incidents targeting Canadian minorities with messages of exclusion, fear and hate.

Two Ottawa synagogues and the home of a Jewish faith leader were vandalized earlier in the week.

The National Council of Canadian Muslims denounced the spate of attacks.

“These hateful acts are disturbing,” said council executive director Ihsaan Gardee.

“As Canadians, we stand united against all forms of hatred which seek to instill fear in our communities. We remain proud of our inclusive communities and will continue to speak out with one voice to condemn those who act out on their ignorance and prejudice.”