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Canada Needs to Change Course

Germany gets it. We need you to help PM Carney understand. Germany has made it clear: advancing recognition of Palestinian statehood right now would undermine efforts toward peace. After meeting...Read More

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August 27, 2025

CIJA calls on the Government of Canada to reconsider Palestinian statehood

Toronto, ON – August 26, 2025 – In response to the announcement today that Germany will not proceed with Palestinian statehood recognition, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish...Read More

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August 26, 2025

Vice President Alberta | CIJA

CIJA is looking to add a key member to CIJA’s senior management team, the VP Alberta, to lead provincial advocacy, drive strategic communications, and advance the interests of Alberta’s Jewish...Read More

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August 22, 2025

CIJA Statement On TIFF Screening ‘The Road Between Us’

Toronto, ON – August 20, 2025 – Today, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced the screening date for the Canadian documentary ‘The Road Between Us,’ at Roy Thomson Hall on September...Read More

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August 20, 2025

Vancouver Jewish Community Leaders React to Private Prosecution of Charlotte Kates

Vancouver, B.C. – August 20, 2025 – Today, the leader of OneBC and MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena, Dallas Brodie, filed a private prosecution against Charlotte Kates, the international coordinator for Samidoun. ...Read More

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August 20, 2025

Violent Assault Undermines Spirit of Multicultural Festival

Saint John, NB – August 15, 2025 – A volunteer at the Israeli community booth at the 7th International Culturefest was assaulted on August 2 as a pro-Palestinian rally moved...Read More

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August 18, 2025

TIFF reinstates The Road Between Us following public outcry

Toronto, ON – August 14, 2025 – Today, after uninviting Canadian documentary The Road Between Us, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has reinstated the film to its line up.   ...Read More

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August 14, 2025

TIFF Uninvites October 7 Documentary—Caving to Extremists

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has uninvited the October 7 documentary The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue—by Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich—from its festival lineup. Their excuse, according to...Read More

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August 13, 2025

CIJA responds to TIFF's shameful decision

CIJA RESPONDS TO TIFF'S SHAMEFUL DECISION Toronto, ON – August 12, 2025 – Following a decision by the Toronto International Film Festival to withdraw “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue”...Read More

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August 13, 2025