Latest updates from CIJA

Canada obligated under international law to arrest Netanyahu if he enters country: Trudeau (CityNews Toronto)

If Benjamin Netanyahu stepped foot in Canada, he would be arrested, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed on Thursday after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for the Israeli Prime Minister.

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November 21, 2024

Canada must reject the ICC’s perversion of justice

Earlier this morning, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant.  By issuing arrest warrants against...Read More

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November 21, 2024

Michael Taube: PCs have lock on Nova Scotia election thanks to sound policies, incompetent opposition (National Post)

A focus on health care and opposition gaffes all but assures victory

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November 21, 2024

Le collège Dawson fermera son campus jeudi (La Presse)

Ses installations, y compris les laboratoires et la bibliothèque, seront interdites d’accès. Les cours seront également annulés.

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November 21, 2024

Politics with integrity: A look at Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender (Toronto Star, + Metroland Media Syndication)

Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender doesn’t make a habit of getting kicked out of the legislature — it’s happened once in her seven-year political career.

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November 20, 2024

Could Dutch attacks happen here? (The Catholic Register)

Both Richard Marceau, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs’ (CIJA) vice president and general counsel, and Fr. Deacon Andrew Bennett, the faith communities’ program director for the Christian think tank Cardus, are concerned the anti-Semitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans in the Netherlands on Nov. 7 could be replicated elsewhere.

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November 20, 2024

UBC investigating instructor following leaked audio of anti-Israel rant (CTV News Vancouver)

A UBC instructor is facing backlash following the release of a 12-minute audio file from a lecture she gave on Sept. 18.

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November 20, 2024

Mississauga mayor's history of anti-Israel statements revealed after Hamas vigil controversy (National Post)

A Jewish group is demanding Mississauga mayor Carolyn Parrish apologize for comparing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to activist Nelson Mandela

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November 20, 2024

Canadian MPs join international push for recognition of Palestinian state (CBC News)

NDP, Green leaders, Bloc MP also part of letter-writing campaign

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November 20, 2024