Latest updates from CIJA

Trudeau appoints new adviser on Canadian Jewish community and antisemitism (The Times of Israel)

MP Housefather designated for new role following series of violent attacks on Jewish institutions and after PM’s party lost an election in stronghold with large Jewish population

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July 09, 2024

Canadian Jewish community determined to protect charter rights against CFIA infringement

 CFIA’s unjustified and untenable imposition of conditions on shechita forces the Jewish community to seek court relief to protect access to kosher meat Ottawa, ON – July 9, 2024 –...Read More

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July 09, 2024

'All hands on deck': Anthony Housefather to combat Canada's Jew-hatred (The Jerusalem Post, + JTA Syndication)

Anthony Housefather’s appointment Friday came as Canada has seen a spike in violent antisemitism.

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July 09, 2024

Boycottage de restaurants Parce que « nous sommes juifs » (La Presse)

Une liste de restaurants montréalais « à boycotter » en raison de leurs « liens avec Israël » circule depuis plusieurs mois sur les réseaux sociaux. Face aux propos haineux et aux appels à la violence qui se multiplient à l’encontre des restaurateurs et, plus généralement, de la communauté juive, le Centre consultatif des relations juives et israéliennes tire la sonnette d’alarme.

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July 09, 2024

Liberal MP Anthony Housefather talks about his new role as the federal government's special adviser on Jewish community relations (The Canadian Jewish News)

Anthony Housefather, MP for the Mount Royal riding of Montreal, was named special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced on July 5.

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July 08, 2024

PCO says it didn't search new human rights chief's online aliases, blames 'administrative oversight' (CBC)

PCO says it will review its background check process

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July 08, 2024

Trudeau government slammed for gap in screening of human rights commission head (Toronto Star)

A background check obtained by the Star is exposing gaps in the federal government’s screening process and public explanation of its controversial hiring of the newest chief of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

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July 08, 2024

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, July 7, 2024

This week, we articulated the dangers to Canadian society and to our shared values inherent in the concept of APR, marched in celebration of Queer Jewish joy and support of...Read More

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July 07, 2024

CIJA comment on the appointment of Dattani (CBC Radio One)

A firestorm has erupted over the appointment of Canada's new Human Rights Commissioner, Bju Tani. Previous comments he made have sparked outrage from Jewish groups. The Government suggested Dani did not disclose key information during the appointmen

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July 05, 2024