CIJA works to protect the quality of Jewish life in Canada through advocacy.

First name

Last name

Mobile number

Postal code

Keep my activity hidden

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA, representing Jewish Federations across Canada. By clicking "Sign up," you consent to receive periodic updates from CIJA. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Le Centre consultatif des relations juives et israéliennes (CIJA) est l'agence de représentation de Fédérations juives du Canada - UIA, représentant les fédérations juives à travers le Canada. En cliquant sur « Sign up , » vous acceptez de recevoir des mises à jour périodiques de CIJA. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment.

The Latest

Featured

Action Alert: Tell Canada’s Public Safety Minister: Stop Hizb ut-Tahrir from Threatening National Security

Hizb ut-Tahrir, which is a terrorist organization banned by Canada’s allies, the United Kingdom and Germany, is bringing its extremist agenda to an Ontario city. While the exact venue remains...

Jan 09, 2025

Man, 19, charged in antisemitic graffiti incidents (Winnipeg Free Press) Islamist Group Cancels Ontario Conference As Feds Eye Terrorist Listing (The Epoch Times)

Dozens of Charleswood walls, fences defaced; doesn’t meet criteria for hate crime, police say

CIJA

January 14, 2025

Fundamentalist Islamic conference planned for Ontario cancelled as intelligence agencies eye listing host as a terrorist group (The Globe and Mail)

Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Monday that Canada’s security and intelligence agencies are assessing whether to list Hizb Ut-Tahrir as a terrorist entity under Canadian law.

CIJA

January 14, 2025

WARMINGTON: Caliphate conference's cancellation a win, until they organize a new one (Toronto Sun)

Full credit to the Jewish groups who fought off the terror conference, but they all know without listing the organizer as a terrorist organization, they could be facing a new event very soon

CIJA

January 14, 2025

CIJA Reacts to Detainment of Suspect in Antisemitic Graffiti Incidents

Holding Those Responsible for Antisemitic Graffiti Accountable Attribute to Gustavo Zentner, Vice President, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA): We are grateful for the swift work...Read More

CIJA

January 14, 2025

Canada: Islamist group's conference canceled after outcry (Arutz Sheva Israel National News)

Hizb ut-Tahrir, which has been banned in many countries including the UK and Germany, cancels conference on how 'Muslims can regain their rightful position in the world' after outcry.

CIJA

January 14, 2025

Toronto Kosher eatery branches ransacked, one vandalized with antisemitic graffiti (The Jerusalem Post)

Photographs of the vandals were released by the York police, who are seeking the public's aid in identifying the suspects.

CIJA

January 14, 2025

Are you a member of the media looking for a statement, an expert opinion, or an interview?

Visit our Press Centre

More Press Releases

CIJA Welcomes Cancellation Of Hizb Ut-Tahrir Conference, Calls For Further Action

January 14, 2025

CIJA urges the Government of Canada to ban the glorification of terrorism

January 02, 2025

After attacks on Jewish sites, Government of Canada announces National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism

December 20, 2024

CIJA welcomes Toronto’s move to protect communities from hateful demonstrations, urges swift and enforceable action

December 19, 2024

Montreal Jewish Community Demands Action After Firebombings Of Synagogue And Community Centre

December 18, 2024

Canadian Jewish Organizations Release Open Letter Supporting the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

December 12, 2024

See All Press Releases

Stay In the Know!

Get all the latest information from our newsletter, "This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy."

First name

Last name

Featured Issue: Launch a national strategy to tackle online hate and radicalization

Featured Issue: Close the legal gap on hate speech

Featured Issue: Add Samidoun to the list of terrorist entities

Featured Issue: Building a more accessible Canada

Featured Issue: Antisemitism and Holocaust education

Featured Issue: Protect the Jewish community

Fighting for Issues That Matter

No Hate No Fear sign

Combating Antisemitism

According to Statistics Canada police-reported hate crime data, Jews are targets in 62% of religiously motivated hate crime across the country. CIJA works with all levels of government, local Jewish community partners, and allies from other diverse minorities to combat antisemitism online and in the real world.

Flags of Israel and Canada

Strengthening the Canada-Israel Friendship

CIJA educates Canadians about the central role Israel plays in Jewish life and identity. We monitor issues that affect the Canada-Israel friendship that benefits both Canadians and Israelis and enjoys cross-partisan support.

Children in classroom with raised hands

Protecting the Quality of Jewish Life

CIJA works with Jewish service delivery agencies and other minority communities to advance social policies aligned with Jewish values that benefit all Canadians.

Learn More About Our Priorities

Report Hate

Whether online or in the real world, we track incidents of hate to measure and combat antisemitism in Canada. Click on a button below to report an incident of hate or to request legal assistance.

Report Hate

Report Hate: K-12 Ontario

Request Legal Assistance