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Canadian government committee issues recommendations to tackle rising antisemitism (The Jerusalem Post)

The committee also recommended that the Canadian Heritage Department ensure that recipients of government funding do not advocate intolerance, discrimination, prejudice, racism or hate.

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December 17, 2024

From Quebec nationalist to Jewish advocate: Richard Marceau’s unique journey (The Jerusalem Post)

Born a French-Canadian Québécois and Catholic, he was initially an ardent supporter of Quebec nationalism. As a separatist MP, he increasingly became a defender of Jews and Israel.

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December 17, 2024

Toronto council eyes bylaw banning protests near places of worship (Toronto Star)

On Tuesday, council will consider a staff request to craft a new bylaw, which could include regulations to prevent protests around religious institutions, as well as schools, hospitals and libraries.

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December 17, 2024

Toronto council to reconsider ‘bubble zones’ and millions in security grants to address anti-Israel demonstrations (The Canadian Jewish News)

Mayor Olivia Chow supports the funding recommendation, she wrote in an email to The CJN.

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December 16, 2024

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