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2021 Queen’s Park Advocacy Day

On December 8th, Jewish community leaders met with dozens of Ontario MPPs throughout Queen’s Park Advocacy Day for virtual conversations about issues that matter to our Jewish community, including combating...Read More

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December 15, 2021

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy – December 12, 2021

Trustee Lulka has been vindicated! Common sense and justice have prevailed. CIJA is grateful to the thousands of community members who made their voices heard. The Trustees listened. LEARN MORE...Read More

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December 12, 2021

Achievements of the Government of Quebec in the fight against racism and discrimination

We welcome the Quebec government's determination to adopt concrete measures to fight antisemitism and its decision to go beyond the 25 recommended actions in the fight against discrimination and racism.

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December 10, 2021

Trustee Lulka Vindicated

Tonight, the Board of Trustees at the Toronto District School Board determined that Trustee Lulka did not breach the code of conduct in speaking out against antisemitism.

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December 08, 2021

Antisemitism at the Toronto District School Board

In May, materials were circulated to TDSB educators that included content that promoted terrorism. Trustee Alexandra Lulka issued a statement raising concerns about them.

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December 07, 2021

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy – December 5th, 2021

CIJA is outraged by a report by the Toronto District School Board Integrity Commissioner that recommends that a Jewish trustee be censured for calling out antisemitism and the promotion of...Read More

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December 05, 2021

A Word From Our Chairs – We’ve let in a little light

As we approach Shabbat and lighting the next Chanukah candles, it’s time to consider how just a little light can make a difference. During their biennial national convention, members of...Read More

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December 03, 2021

CIJA rejects double standard applied to Jewish TDSB Trustee for calling out antisemitism

TDSB Trustee Alexandra Lulka issued a statement raising concerns about antisemitic materials , which resulted in a complaint against her and an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner.

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December 03, 2021

Le CIJA souligne le rehaussement du budget de la Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse

Montréal, 2 décembre 2021 – Dans sa plus récente mise à jour budgétaire, le Gouvernement du Québec a rehaussé de 20 millions de dollars le budget de la Commission des droits de...Read More

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December 03, 2021