CIJA in the News

Jewish organization denounces Ottawa Pride group for supporting Palestine (Western Standard)

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) said it was shocked and hurt by Capital Pride saying it stood with Palestine. By making anti-Israel policy a centrepiece of Capital Pride, CIJA said it “creates a climate where Jews are targeted, unwelcome and unsafe.”

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August 09, 2024

New human rights commissioner goes on leave after review (HR Reporter)

Conservative deputy leader calls for firing of Birju Dattani, claims 'independent' review not independent or transparent

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August 09, 2024

Jewish advocates demand feds criminalize terror symbols, signs (True North)

The newly appointed head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, Birju Dattani, has taken a leave of absence the day before starting his new job following an investigation into his past anti-Israel activism.

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August 08, 2024

Ottawa Pride calls out Islamophobia, 'pink-washing' in 'solidarity' with Gaza ahead of parade (Post Millennial)

"Part of the growing Islamophobic sentiment we are witnessing is fuelled by the pink-washing of the war in Gaza and racist notions that all Palestinians are homophobic and transphobic."

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August 08, 2024

Justice Minister Postpones Appointment of New Human Rights Commissioner After Review (The Epoch Times)

Justice Minister Arif Virani says incoming human rights commissioner Birju Dattani has “agreed to take leave” just one day ahead of his anticipated start date at the Canadian Human Rights Commission while Virani assesses the results of an independent review of the appointment.

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August 08, 2024

Le nouveau commissaire aux droits de l’homme accepte de « prendre congé » à la fin d’un examen indépendant (Actual News Magazine)

Le ministre de la Justice, Arif Virani, a annoncé mercredi que le nouveau commissaire en chef de la Commission canadienne des droits de la personne « a accepté de prendre congé » pendant qu’il examine les résultats d’un examen indépendant de sa nomination.

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August 07, 2024

Canada must reconsider UNRWA funding after employee firings, observers say (Toronto Sun, + Postmedia Syndication)

This week’s sacking of nine UNRWA employees for their probable involvement in the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel came as no shock to observers, who say the news further diminishes Canada’s case for continuing to fund the contentious organization.

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August 07, 2024

Embattled human-rights commissioner Birju Dattani starts his new job by being on leave, Ottawa says (The Canadian Jewish News)

Just hours before Birju Dattani was set to become Canada’s new head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, amidst accusations of having an anti-Israel and antisemitic track record, the federal Minister of Justice has announced the embattled lawyer will not be starting work as scheduled, on Thursday Aug. 8.

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August 07, 2024

New human rights commissioner on leave after review, minister says (CBC News)

Birju Dattani's social media posts were deemed antisemitic by advocacy group

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August 07, 2024

New human rights commissioner agrees to 'take leave' as independent review concludes (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

Following his appointment back in June, prominent Jewish advocacy organizations raised concerns about anti-Israel posts Birju Dattani made nearly a decade ago

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August 07, 2024

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