Latest updates from CIJA

Canadian union leader defies calls to resign after being accused of 'pattern' of Jew-hatred, propaganda (Jewish News Syndicate)

Fred Hahn, a head of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, has apologized for applauding the “resistance” on Oct. 7 and sharing an antisemitic video about the Olympics.

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August 29, 2024

A campaigning Justin Trudeau stopped to speak with Jewish community leaders in Winnipeg (The Canadian Jewish News)

Concern about rising antisemitism and security precautions were topics on the table when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with representatives from the Jewish community of Winnipeg on Aug. 29.

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August 29, 2024

Justin Ling: We’re terrible at talking about the Israel-Hamas conflict. I tried to figure out why. (Toronto Star)

Earlier this month, Ottawa’s Pride festival put out a statement that denounced, in “solidarity with Palestine,” the “ongoing genocide” in Gaza and called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

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August 29, 2024

Jewish Montrealers stand united in face of email threats (The Suburban)

The CIJA statement was made following an email threat that was sent early on the morning of Aug. 21 to over 100 Jewish institutions across Canada, including many synagogues in Montreal. More threats were sent on Thursday to malls, hospitals, art galleries and other venues. The RCMP is investigating the threats, and they are working with local and international police forces in their efforts to find the perpetrator or perpetrators.

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August 28, 2024

L'Église Unie du Canada est devenue divisive et extrême, dit le CIJA (Presence Information Religieuse)

L’Église Unie du Canada a récemment exhorté le gouvernement canadien à suspendre ses relations diplomatiques avec Israël et à lui imposer des sanctions en raison de son mépris flagrant envers le droit international. Mais la plus importante Église protestante du Canada n’aurait jamais dû prendre de telles «positions extrêmes», estime le Centre consultatif des relations juives et israéliennes (CIJA).

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August 27, 2024

Protesters call for CUPE leader Fred Hahn's resignation at rally outside union office (National Post)

'It's unheard of that someone in such a powerful position in Canada can openly disrespect the Jewish community. He needs to resign'

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August 27, 2024

CUPE boss Fred Hahn refuses to resign over 'antisemitic' video (National Post, + Postmedia syndication)

Hahn calls the executive board's decision to request his ouster undemocratic and 'unprecedented in our union’s history'

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August 27, 2024

Edmonton synagogues confirm they received threats (CityNews Edmonton)

The Edmonton Police Service says they’ve received multiple reports from synagogues saying they’ve received threats.

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August 27, 2024

Canada draws criticism for ignoring local Jew-hatred, condemning it abroad (Jewish News Syndicate)

The Canadian government stated that a recent attack at a French synagogue is a "reminder that antisemitism is not a relic of the past."

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August 26, 2024