Latest updates from CIJA

MPs who won’t support ceasefire in Gaza not welcome: local mosques (Winnipeg Free Press)

Manitoba Muslim leaders say members of Parliament who haven’t called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza won’t be welcome to speak at local mosques during Ramadan.

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February 28, 2024

The detailed plans for a Canadian law that regulates hate speech online are seen as a ‘good start’ by Jewish groups (The Canadian Jewish News)

Jewish groups and others concerned about the rise of hate speech online welcomed the introduction of a new government bill on Feb. 26.

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February 27, 2024

Vancouver International Women's Day group lauds Palestinian terrorist (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

The organizers for the International Women's Day March in Vancouver released a statement spotlighting controversial Palestinian figures

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February 27, 2024

Who is supporting, opposing new online harms bill? (CTV News)

Now that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's sweeping online harms legislation is before Parliament, allowing key stakeholders, major platforms, and Canadians with direct personal experience with abuse to dig in and see what's being proposed, reaction is streaming in.

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February 27, 2024

Man charged after Toronto's 'King of Kensington' statue vandalized (CP24)

Toronto police have arrested a suspect in connection with the vandalism of the “King of Kensington” statue at Bellevue Park, an incident that is being investigated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.

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February 27, 2024

WARMINGTON: 'King' restored to former glory after quick arrest by cops in graffiti case (Toronto Sun, + Postmedia Syndication)

The statue of the "King of Kensington," Al Waxman, was hit with anti-Semitic graffiti over the weekend, leading to an arrest on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024

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February 27, 2024

Faith helps with the fear for local parents of Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza (Winnipeg Free Press)

For most Winnipeggers, the war in Gaza is something they just see in the news. For a few families, though, it is very close and personal — they have relatives there either seeking refuge from the fighting or who are part of it.

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February 27, 2024

CIJA welcomes long-awaited online harms legislation

“Given the dramatic rise in antisemitism, this legislation has come at a time when it is needed most.”  Ottawa, ON – February 26, 2024 – Today, the Government of Canada...Read More

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February 26, 2024

Ottawa veut protéger les enfants sur Internet, sans leur couper la pornographie (Le Devoir)

Le gouvernement Trudeau a révélé lundi ce qu’il propose pour « protéger les enfants » en ligne, soit interdire sur les plateformes le contenu sexuel diffusé sans consentement ou montrant des agressions de mineurs tout en maintenant l’accès aux sites pornographiques.

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February 26, 2024