Under the Elections Act, federal elections take place every four years on the third Monday in October. On holy days, traditionally observant Jews cannot work, drive, or write – basic activities required of candidates, volunteers, and voters. Elections Canada provides...

As a community with a history of fleeing persecution, Jewish Canadians have played a significant role in supporting refugees. Through synagogues and agencies such as JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services) Toronto, Jewish Canadians have sponsored many Yazidi, Syrian and...

In November 2017, the Government of Canada unveiled its national housing strategy, which included an important commitment to fund up to 2,400 new housing units for people with developmental disabilities. While this is welcome, more must be done to address the severe...

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) has proven to be a core pillar of the financial health of Canadians with disabilities or special needs. Unfortunately, fewer than 40% of adults who report qualifying disabilities claim the DTC. A Senate study noted that people with...

From 2011 to 2016, the number of Canadians who reported that they are Jewish by ethnic origin dropped by more than half. This was due not to demographic change but to the removal of “Jewish” as a specific example in the census question, which, in previous censuses,...

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Canada’s charities. While promoting financial giving is important, tax policy should also encourage Canadians to give of their time, energy, and passion – without which many charities would not succeed. Such a policy would strengthen...

For many Canadians, summer camp is a vital opportunity to develop one’s identity, values, and connection to community. Camp enables children to experience a summer filled with exercise, skills development, and enjoyment of Canada’s natural beauty. For many families,...