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B.C. Election Hub

British Columbians will soon be going to the polls to choose their Members of the Legislative Assembly. CIJA is dedicated to helping Jewish British Columbians meaningfully take part in the democratic process.

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September 05, 2024

In Canada, anti-Israel protestors think they have a free hand (Jewish News Syndicate)

Toronto-based CIJA, the advocacy agent of the Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA, representing the diverse perspectives and concerns of more than 150,000 Jewish Canadians, has a relationship with intelligence services and law enforcement.

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September 04, 2024

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | September 1, 2024

This week, we have been in touch with administrations at campuses across Canada regarding preparation for the upcoming academic year in the context of emboldened anti-Israel and antisemitic actors. We...Read More

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September 01, 2024

Jewish advocates call on gov to strengthen border security before accepting Gazan refugees (True North)

After a thwarted ISIS terrorist attack at the end of last month in the Greater Toronto Area, a Jewish advocacy group is calling on the Canadian government to strengthen border security before welcoming thousands of Gazan refugees into the country.

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August 31, 2024

After Eldidi blunder, Jewish groups concerned over Canada's screening of Gazan refugees (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

With the Ahmed Eldidi case revealing gaping holes in the country’s immigration security backstop, a Canadian Jewish group is urging the government proceed cautiously as Canada prepares to welcome thousands of Gazan refugees.

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August 30, 2024

'We feel alone': Jews wonder if they have a future at McGill University (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

As campus became the scene of a Kristallnacht-themed rally and chants of 'Viva, viva, intifada,' Jewish students felt abandoned by McGill administrators

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August 30, 2024

Jewish organizations start September ready to tackle antisemitism on university campuses (The Canadian Jewish News)

As students return to university campuses this week, Jewish organizations throughout Canada say they are preparing to take action against the antisemitism that marked last academic year.

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August 30, 2024

A Word from Our Chair | August 30, 2024

My name is Elan Pratzer, and I’m honoured to have taken on the role of Chair of the Board of Directors here at CIJA. Before I get too far into...Read More

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August 30, 2024

Listed Canadian non-profit org celebrates Hamas militants on social media (True North)

An organization with non-profit status in Canada made social media posts celebrating designated terrorist entities and glorifying the death of Hamas militants as martyrs fighting against the Jewish state of Israel.

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August 30, 2024