CIJA Welcomes Increased Security Support in Spring Economic Statement 

Ottawa, ON – April 28, 2026 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) welcomed today’s announcement of a significant increase in funding for the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP). This essential program provides life-saving security equipment and measures to safeguard at-risk communities, including security upgrades, security guard funding and emergency training supports.  

In response, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, issued the following statement:   

“We welcome the government’s strengthening of the Canada Community Security Program – more than doubling its funding allocation over five years from $60M to $135M. This is a significant step forward in safeguarding Canada’s Jewish community. We also recognize Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree for his leadership in working directly with our community across the country.  

“Since the Hamas-led massacre of October 7, threats targeting our community have continued to escalate. Canada’s security agencies have warned that a violent attack against the Jewish community is a realistic possibility in the coming months. It’s essential that government programs evolve to meet this challenge head-on. 

“Today’s announcement, together with the recent $10 million in emergency funding for the Jewish community, represents Canada’s most substantial investment in community security to date. These investments are essential for the future of Jewish life in this country, helping community institutions that are increasingly forced to divert resources away from education, social services, and childcare to meet urgent security needs. 

“At the same time, Canadians should not accept a future where some communities must build higher walls while hate and extremism go unchecked. 

“That is why we continue to call on governments and law enforcement to confront the sources of the serious threats we face – by countering the foreign interference fuelling radicalization, strengthening measures against the promotion of terrorism, and ensuring that existing laws are consistently enforced and offenders held to account.” 

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