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Fire at Jewish-owned grocery store to be investigated as hate-motivated – Power & Politics (CBC)

Toronto police say its hate crime unit is investigating a fire at a Jewish-owned grocery store that was also spray-painted with the words 'Free Palestine.'

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January 04, 2024

Toronto leaders decry 'appalling' hate after suspected arson at Jewish-owned grocer (CBC News, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

Councillor, mayor say suspected hate-motivated incident has caused fear, left people shaken

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January 04, 2024

The latest target of suspected antisemitic vandalism in Toronto involves a fire at a deli whose sign reads ‘IDF’ (The Canadian Jewish News)

Toronto police are investigating a fire at a Jewish-owned deli in North York as a suspected hate-motivated arson, based on the associated graffiti and other damage to the building.

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January 03, 2024

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, December 24, 2023

This week, we, along with all Canadians of good conscience were shocked to see Hamas publicly offer thanks to the Government of Canada for their call for a ceasefire. The...Read More

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December 24, 2023

Liberals do damage control after 'thank-you' message from Hamas terror leader (Postmedia syndication)

A late-night tweet from Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada considers Hamas to be terrorists

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December 21, 2023

J7, The Large Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism, concludes two days of consultations on antisemitism

OTTAWA, ON – December 19, 2023 – Today, leaders of the J7, the Large Jewish Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism, concluded two days of consultations in Paris and issued the...Read More

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December 19, 2023

Additional Investments Made to the Federal Security Infrastructure Program

Wave of Hatred Targeted at Jewish Community Prompts Additional Investments   Ottawa, ON – December 19, 2023 – Today the Government of Canada announced an additional investment of $5 million in the...Read More

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December 19, 2023

A statement from the Canadian Rabbinic Caucus on Canada’s vote at the UN General Assembly

Please find below a statement from the Canadian Rabbinic Caucus on Canada’s vote at the UN General Assembly last week. The Canadian Rabbinic Caucus is uniquely placed to represent the...Read More

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December 19, 2023

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, December 17, 2023

This week, CIJA expressed disgust and outrage at the hypocrisy of the Government of Canada’s vote at the UN and led an enlightening exchange between two important intersectional Israeli figures about...Read More

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December 17, 2023