Toronto, ON – May 14, 2024 – Today, the Ontario legislature passed Bill 166 – Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024, critical legislation that will require every post-secondary institution...Read More
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Nearly half (48 percent) of Canadians surveyed oppose the pro-Palestine protest encampments.
Protesters at pro-Palestinian encampments at the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg say they don’t plan to go anywhere until their demands are met.
Le slogan « Tous les sionistes sont racistes » a été entendu à répétition autour du campement propalestinien de McGill. S’agit-il d’une affirmation antisémite ? Les avis sont partagés, même au sein de la communauté juive. Explications.
Plays cancelled, speakers disinvited, artists fired; all because someone complained they were too Jewish
This week, we joined Jewish community members and allies at the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa to mourn the six million Jews murdered by Nazis, we celebrated the rich contributions of...Read More
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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.
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.
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.
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Whether online or in the real world, we track incidents of hate to measure and combat antisemitism in Canada. Use the form below to report incidence of hate to CIJA to help combat antisemitism in your community.