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Canadian knife attack in Israel called 'wake-up call' over problem of homegrown extremism (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

Reports suggest Zachareah Adam Quraishi shouted 'free Palestine' as he ran towards security personnel at Netiv Ha’asara with a kitchen knife

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July 22, 2024

Jewish union members condemn PSAC after negotiator praised October 7 (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

A national negotiator for the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) praised the October 7 atrocities committed by Hamas, repeatedly denied reports that the terror group committed sexual violence, and accused Zionists of controlling the media.

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July 20, 2024

B'nai Brith demands Ontario probe into UWindsor deal that ended pro-Palestinian protest camp (Windsor Star)

One of Canada’s largest Jewish human rights organizations has launched a formal complaint against the University of Windsor and called on the province to investigate a “potentially discriminatory” deal the school struck with pro-Palestinian protesters.

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July 19, 2024

CIJA rejects the ICJ’s non-binding opinion on Israel's policies towards the Palestinian territories, calls on the government of Canada to do the same

Ottawa, ON – July 19, 2024 – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its non-binding Advisory Opinion regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of...Read More

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July 19, 2024

Joanna Baron and Dan Delmar: Government censorship is the wrong answer to society’s growing antisemitism (The Hub)

When the federal government presented its plan to regulate and censor online speech via the Online Harms Act, Justice Minister Arif Virani was proudly flanked by representatives of the country’s most prominent Jewish and Muslim advocacy organizations, a signal that the minister had the support of two minority groups targeted frequently for hate.

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July 18, 2024

University of Windsor offers a separate agreement to Jewish students after making a far-reaching deal with pro-Palestinian encampment protesters (The Canadian Jewish News)

The University of Windsor issued an olive branch on July 16 to its Jewish students—and to Canada’s Jewish community and its allies—pledging to take “tangible” steps to make all students feel included, safe and welcome on the campus.

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July 17, 2024

Amid backlash over pro-Palestinian student deals, UWindsor reaches out to Jewish groups (Windsor Star)

In the midst of backlash from Jewish groups for its deals with pro-Palestinian protesters, the University of Windsor said it will work on agreements with Jewish stakeholders and create a “toolkit” to combat antisemitism.

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July 17, 2024

Housefather’s advisory appointment on antisemitism draws debate (Hill Times)

Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is facing both strong support and opposition to his appointment as special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism.

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July 17, 2024

Blunderville: Justice Minister Arif Virani In Over His Head (Ottawa Life Magazine)

Virani appointment of alleged antisemite to Human Rights Commission is followed by his releasing a video that seems to willfully mislead Canadians on Capital Gains Tax Impact

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July 16, 2024