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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

Second Suspect Charged in Synagogue Shootings

Toronto, ON - May 29, 2026 - Today, the Toronto Police Service and the York Regional Police announced they have charged a second suspect in the shootings of two synagogues...Read More

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May 29, 2026

CIJA's Testimony on Bill C-9 to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

These remarks were delivered by Richard Marceau, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, on May 20, 2026.  Thank you, Honourable Senators, for the opportunity to appear before you today. I...Read More

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May 21, 2026

“This Normalization Cannot Continue”: CIJA Responds to New Toronto Hate Crime Data

Toronto, ON – May 15, 2025 – Yesterday, the Toronto Police Services Board received the Toronto Police Service 2025 Annual Hate Crime Statistical Report, once again confirming that the Jewish...Read More

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May 15, 2026

JFBC and CIJA React to Vancouver Integrity Commissioner Report

Vancouver, B.C. – May 14, 2026 – Today, Vancouver’s Integrity Commissioner released a report regarding an April 8, 2025, press conference where Mayor Sim questioned problematic past statements made by Councillor Sean...Read More

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May 14, 2026