Latest updates from CIJA

Jewish groups condemn “anti-Israel” NDP motion passed by House of Commons (True North)

The House of Commons passed an NDP opposition motion advocating for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after significant last-minute amendments softened its original call for the immediate recognition of Palestinian statehood.

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March 19, 2024

Government's endorsement of amended Palestinian statehood motion wins praise, draws outrage (CBC News)

'We were able to find common ground,' Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says

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March 19, 2024

Jewish groups denounce passage of watered-down NDP Palestinian motion (National Post)

Fogel feared the government was demonstrating Canada as an 'unreliable partner on the world stage'

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March 19, 2024

WARMINGTON: As politicians grandstand in Ottawa, there are still hostages and hungry kids in Gaza (Toronto Sun)

Many MPs showed their true colours

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March 19, 2024

CIJA angered and disappointed by passage of amended NDP motion

Ottawa, ON – March 18, 2024 – Tonight, an amended version of the New Democratic Party (NDP)’s non-binding Canada's actions to promote peace in the Middle East motion passed in...Read More

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March 19, 2024

CIJA and UJA welcome proposed safe access bylaw in Vaughan

Toronto, ON – March 18, 2024 – Today, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca announced his intention to bring forward a Members Resolution to protect Vaughan’s places of worship, schools, childcare...Read More

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March 18, 2024

Canadian parliament holds debate on motion to recognize Palestinian state (The Jerusalem Post)

"A two-state solution requires the recognition of two states," said NDP Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson, who led the push for the motion in the debate.

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March 18, 2024

Justin Trudeau's caucus divided over vote to recognize Palestinian statehood (Toronto Star)

The Liberals and NDP agreed late Monday to amend the motion to drop more controversial language recognizing the "state of Palestine" immediately.

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March 18, 2024

Premier Wab Kinew used the arrival of Ramadan to again call for a ceasefire in Gaza (CBC News)

Premier Wab Kinew is asking Ottawa to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. CBC guest host Bruce Laden spoke with the the Vice President of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs to hear what he thinks of Kinew's speech.

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March 18, 2024