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An Update: Our Meeting with the Prime Minister  

On Monday, the very first day of Parliament, CIJA and our Federation partners were in Ottawa to meet with the Prime Minister. We shared with him what we are hearing...Read More

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September 18, 2025

Joint Statement on Palestinian Statehood from Jewish Community Organizations in Australia, Canada, And the U.K.

Ottawa, ON – September 18, 2025 – Today, the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, the  Board of Deputies of British Jews, and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)...Read More

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September 18, 2025

Joint Statement from Jewish Community Organizations in Australia, Canada, and the U.K. on Palestinian Statehood

Ottawa, ON – September 18, 2025 – Today, the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, the  Board of Deputies of British Jews, and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs released...Read More

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September 18, 2025

Antisemitic Comments Must Never Again be Allowed on Canadian Airwaves

Montreal, Quebec – September 16, 2025 – While Radio-Canada has now suspended journalist Elisa Serret – who was responsible for the vile antisemitic remarks aired yesterday – for an indefinite period, Eta Yudin,...Read More

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September 16, 2025

As Parliament Resumes, CIJA Urges Action on Rising Antisemitism

Ottawa, Ontario – September 15, 2025 – As Members of Parliament return to Ottawa for the Fall session at a time of escalating antisemitism across the country, Noah Shack, CEO,...Read More

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September 15, 2025

Hateful Acts in Halifax Demand an Urgent Response

Halifax, NS — September 14, 2025 — This weekend, at the same time the Davis Cup was shut out to fans because of security reasons, two Halifax synagogues — Shaar...Read More

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September 15, 2025

CIJA Responds to Reports of New Legislation to Protect Communities

Ottawa, ON – September 12, 2025 – According to reports, the federal government is expected to introduce legislation as early as Tuesday to restrict people from intimidating and obstructing individuals...Read More

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September 12, 2025

Escalating Political Violence Threatens Democracy

Ottawa, Ontario – September 11, 2025 – In response to escalating threats of political violence, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, released the following statement: “The appalling...Read More

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September 11, 2025

Davis Cup

Tennis Canada just announced that the Davis Cup matches in Halifax will be played without spectators in the stadium because of "escalating safety concerns."  Extremists are threatening our Canadian way of...Read More

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September 10, 2025