Latest updates from CIJA

Ottawa cancels arms export licenses to Israel (Jewish News Syndicate)

"We will not have any form of arms, or parts of arms, be sent to Gaza. Period," Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said.

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September 11, 2024

Trudeau government blocks weapons exports to Israel made via the U.S. (Toronto Star)

The Liberal government has suspended 30 arms export permits held by Canadian companies and says it will block the sale of any Canadian arms or parts to a third country that would end up used in Gaza, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Tuesday.

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September 10, 2024

Jewish groups want Zuckerberg to revoke permission for anti-Israel chant on Meta platforms (True North)

A coalition of Jewish groups from across the world wants Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to strike down the company’s decision to not remove a controversial phrase commonly chanted at pro-Palestine protests from its platforms.

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September 10, 2024

Jewish groups tell Toronto’s police board how they want to see protests handled (The Canadian Jewish News)

Hundreds of organizations and citizens, including members of the Jewish community, have told Toronto’s police board how they think the force should manage protests, demonstrations and occupations.

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September 10, 2024

Joly says Canada will block U.S.-bound ammunition sale destined for Israel (The Globe and Mail)

Canada has suspended 30 permits for arms sales to Israel and is taking the rare step of blocking a contract with the U.S. government to send Quebec-made ammunition to Israeli Defence Forces, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says.

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September 10, 2024

Le NPD défend le dépliant propalestinien de son candidat Craig Sauvé (La Presse Canadienne)

Le Nouveau Parti démocratique (NPD) défend son candidat dans l’élection partielle fédérale à Montréal après qu’un dépliant de campagne arborant le drapeau palestinien et des accusations de génocide israélien dans la bande de Gaza a suscité des critiques de la part d’adversaires politiques et d’un organisme juif.

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September 09, 2024

CIJA launches Election Hub to support Jewish voters ahead of B.C. election (True North)

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs has launched an Election Hub to provide resources and advocate for the organization’s priorities before the upcoming British Columbia provincial election.

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September 09, 2024

NDP defends Montreal byelection flyer with Palestinian flag, ‘genocide’ accusation (CityNews + The Canadian Press Syndication)

The NDP is defending its candidate in a Montreal federal byelection after a campaign flyer featuring the Palestinian flag and accusations of “genocide” in the Gaza Strip has drawn criticism from political opponents and a Jewish group.

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September 09, 2024

NDP Rejects Criticism of Campaign Leaflet With Palestinian Flag (The Epoch Times)

A candidate for the NDP in next week’s byelection in Montreal’s Lasalle–Émard–Verdun riding is campaigning with a leaflet displaying the Palestinian flag, a move criticized by Jewish groups and the Tories, and which the NDP is defending.

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September 09, 2024