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Press Release: CIJA Welcomes the Normalization of Relations between Israel and UAE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2020 OTTAWA, ON – Today the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed to the full normalization of relations between the two countries. Delegates from...
Press Release: CIJA Welcomes Government Investment in Programs to Combat Hate Crimes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2020 TORONTO, ON— Today, the Government of Ontario announced a $1.7 million investment in community-based programs to combat hate-motivated crimes over the next two...
Press Release: CIJA welcomes Supreme Court of Canada ruling to uphold the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2020 Press Release: CIJA welcomes Supreme Court of Canada ruling to uphold the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act Ottawa, ON — The Centre for Israel and Jewish...
Publications & Resources
Dispelling The Myth: Israel’s Vaccine Distribution
With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Israel underway, false reports and accusations have been spreading online. These include the false accusation that Israel is excluding Palestinians from...
Sara Saber Freedman: Gender equality at home lays groundwork for transformation in the Middle East
'We know that societies with greater gender equity are also societies that are more stable, more peaceful and more prosperous.' CIJA's Sara Saber Freedman on the Abraham Accords and the vital role...
Darkest of Days, Brightest of Lights
Even the darkest of dark disappears with a glimmer of light. As we reflect on the year that was, we are reminded of the power of our community. Honouring Chanukah last week, here are eight flickers...
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