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Dispatch: CIJA Condemns Amnesty International’s Anti-Israel Report as Dangerous and Misleading

Amnesty International has released the findings of its most recent "independent" investigation into the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. CIJA has issued a press release regarding this report, one that is another...Read More

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December 16, 2024

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | December 15, 2024

This week, we commended the report on antisemitism by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights—and demanded that its recommendations lead to strong policy actions now....Read More

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December 15, 2024

Mississauga faces questions about support for future protests (The Pointer)

After controversy over a vigil to celebrate a reviled terrorist leader, which was eventually cancelled by its organizer, the City of Mississauga has faced questions about how it will deal with potentially problematic demonstrations moving forward.

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December 14, 2024

Quebec’s premier wants to ban public prayer after protests block traffic and challenge secularism (The Canadian Jewish News)

François Legault has considered using the notwithstanding clause to push any legislation through.

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December 13, 2024

An Open Letter on the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Although anti-Zionist organizations, such as Independent Jewish Voices (IJV), claim to represent a substantial or growing segment Canadian Jews, their positions do not reflect those held by most, and we...Read More

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December 12, 2024

Calls are mounting for Ottawa to convene an urgent national forum on antisemitism, hate crimes, terrorism (The Canadian Jewish News)

But Jewish leaders want more commitments and fewer platitudes.

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December 12, 2024

Canadian Jewish Organizations Release Open Letter Supporting the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Overwhelming Majority of Jewish Canadians Support Israel’s Right to Exist, Contrary to Radical Voices Ottawa, ON – December 12, 2024 – Today, Allied Voices for Israel, Atlantic Jewish Council, Calgary...Read More

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December 12, 2024

CIJA Applauds Release of Important Report on Antisemitism in Canada

We are pleased to announce an important development in the fight against antisemitism in Canada: The House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST) has released a...Read More

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December 12, 2024

Committee's endorsement of 'anti-Palestinian racism' report splits Liberal caucus (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

'If you're going to adopt anti-Palestinian racism, are you going to have anti Israeli-racism?' said MP Anthony Housefather

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December 11, 2024