Although anti-Zionist organizations, such as Independent Jewish Voices (IJV), claim to represent a substantial or growing segment Canadian Jews, their positions do not reflect those held by most, and we...Read More
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Overwhelming Majority of Jewish Canadians Support Israel’s Right to Exist, Contrary to Radical Voices Ottawa, ON – December 12, 2024 – Today, Allied Voices for Israel, Atlantic Jewish Council, Calgary...Read More
Ottawa, ON – December 10, 2024 – Today, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights released a report titled “Islamophobia on the Rise: Taking Action, Confronting...Read More
“The Quebec government will not tolerate the Middle East conflict to be imported into Quebec,” he wrote in a post to X on Tuesday
This week, we expressed our dismay – but not surprise – at the most recent report from Amnesty International that, while purporting to be independent, is imbued with anti-Israel bias....Read More
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) blasts Amnesty International’s report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza: Instead of holding terrorists accountable, Amnesty inexplicably inverts the narrative, blaming Israel for the violence perpetrated against it.
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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. Click on a button below to report an incident of hate or to request legal assistance.