How are decisions made at CIJA?
CIJA’s staff, National Board, Local Partner Councils (regional lay leaders on local CIJA committees), Members, and Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA all have a direct role in determining CIJA’s long-term strategic goals.
CIJA’s professionals design and implement these programs, advocacy initiatives, and near-term objectives, which are reviewed and approved by CIJA’s Board of Directors.
Advocacy challenges often have an impact on specific local Jewish communities. In these cases, CIJA works closely with the local community to provide strategic advice and resources that will enable local spokespeople to take the lead in addressing the issue.