Press Release: Jewish Community Applauds Hamilton’s Adoption of IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
Hamilton, ON — Today, Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger announced the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. Hamilton Jewish Federation and its advocacy agent, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)...
Press Release: Jewish Canadians Remain Most Targeted Religious Group for Hate Crime in Canada, Second Overall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2021 OTTAWA, ON – On Monday, Statistics Canada released police-reported hate crime data for 2019. In response, Shimon Koffler Fogel, President and CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) issued the following: “We are...
Press Release: Mayor Plante Fails to Act, Avoids Accountability
Montreal, QC – Today, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante once again failed to put her words into action and follow through on her commitment to take concrete action in the fight against antisemitism by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)...
Press Release: Quebec Jewish Community Honours COVID-19 Victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTREAL, QC – The Government of Quebec has declared March 11 as a National Day of Remembrance for Victims of COVID‑19. The Cummings House, home to Federation CJA and agencies representing Montreal’s Jewish community, will join other public...