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CIJA Responds to Resignation of CMHR Board Member

Winnipeg, MB – June 22, 2026 – Following the resignation of Mark Berlin, the only Jewish Board Member of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Noah Shack, CEO of the...Read More

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June 22, 2026

Jewish Canadians should fight for Canada — not flee

With Canada Day approaching, it's a time to reflect on what makes our country strong and on our community's enduring commitment to helping Canada live up to its highest ideals....Read More

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June 19, 2026

Joint Statement on Bill C-9

THE COMBATTING HATE ACT IS A STEP FORWARD AND A CATALYST FOR STRONGER ENFORCEMENT Ottawa, ON – June 18, 2026 – Following the adoption of Bill C-9, Combatting Hate Act, into...Read More

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June 17, 2026

A Personal Reflection as My Term Comes to a Close

My two-year term as Chair of CIJA ends this week. I did not choose to lead our national advocacy agency through the most tumultuous period in recent memory, but it...Read More

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June 12, 2026

Joint Letter Responding to the Prime Minister's Speech on Antisemitism

Dear Prime Minister, Your address to the nation on antisemitism was a significant moment for our country. At a time of deep fear and frustration for Jewish Canadians, many in...Read More

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June 05, 2026

Send an Urgent Message to the Prime Minister

In his national address on Monday evening, the Prime Minister said that Canada is failing Jewish Canadians. Our community and all Canadians heard the Prime Minister recognize that antisemitism today...Read More

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June 05, 2026

As Legislature Rises, CIJA Calls for Momentum to Continue on Community Safety and School Accountability

Toronto, ON –June 3, 2026 – Following the conclusion of the Ontario Legislature’s spring session, Josh Landau, Director, Government Relations for Ontario, at the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA),...Read More

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June 03, 2026

CIJA Responds to Prime Minister’s Address on Antisemitism

The Jewish community is angry, frustrated and deeply concerned for its future in Canada. For nearly three years, Jewish Canadians have watched antisemitism surge across our country while too many...Read More

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June 02, 2026

CIJA Statement Ahead of Prime Minister's Address

Toronto, ON – May 31, 2026 – Ahead of the Prime Minister’s national address on Canada’s antisemitism crisis, Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, released...Read More

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May 31, 2026