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Like most Canadians, the Canadian Coalition to Combat Online Hate wants action on online hate
As a founding member of the Canadian Coalition to Combat Online Hate, CIJA is issuing this press release on behalf of all members. November 30, 2021 Ottawa, ON - Reacting to a report commissioned by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and conducted by Nanos...
New Online Hate poll from the CRRF and Nanos Research
November 30, 2021 Ottawa, ON – Today, a newly released national study from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and Nanos Research confirms that the vast majority of Canadians want action to combat hate online and in the real world. Of note, the survey...
CIJA and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa denounce antisemitic courthouse graffiti
"This is an attack on a core Canadian institution with imagery used to both intimidate Jews and to cynically appropriate our trauma." November 15, 2021 Ottawa, ON – CIJA joins the Jewish Federation of Ottawa in strongly denouncing the overnight desecration of the...
CIJA is deeply concerned by antisemitic slogans at TDSB school
November 15, 2021 Toronto, ON— A student protest at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute featured a large sign and chants of the slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free". This is the latest in a series of antisemitic incidents at TDSB schools, which...
Minister Lisa MacLeod and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa honour Lillian Freiman’s legacy
Ottawa, ON – On the eve of Remembrance Day, during a week when we pause to remember the significant contributions made by veterans, service members, and their families, the Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, and the Jewish...
Government of Ontario investments in combating hate and antisemitism
November 4, 2021 TORONTO, ON— Today, the Government of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement announced an additional $1.6 million investment for the Anti-Racism Anti-Hate Grant Program—doubling program funding over the next two years. The Grant Program is an important...
CIJA Applauds Government of Canada’s Commitment to Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism
October 13, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario — Today, while attending the Malmo International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Government of Canada will be making permanent the role of the Special...
CIJA Concerned by Extremist Speaker at Canadian Conference
August 5, 2021 Toronto, ON – The Muslim Student Leadership conference, organized by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), is scheduled to be held from August 6-8, 2021. The conference, targeting Canadian youth, will feature Tareq Al-Suwaidan, a notorious extremist...
Press Release: CIJA Concludes National Summit on Antisemitism
July 22, 2021 Ottawa, ON – Yesterday, the Government of Canada hosted a National Summit on Antisemitism to identify and take concrete action to address the rise of antisemitism facing Jewish communities across Canada. Organized by the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat,...
Press Release: TDSB Reinstates Staff Member Who Distributed Terrorist Materials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2021 Toronto, ON – Today, the Toronto District School Board reinstated its Student Equity Program Advisor, Javier Dávila, following an investigation into his conduct. On May 16 and May 19, 2021, Dávila composed and distributed two sets...
Jewish Community Concerned by Second Antisemitic Assault in Toronto Within One Week
TORONTO, ON – Over the past week, a man with a swastika on his chest has twice assaulted members of Toronto’s Jewish community. On Tuesday, he was reportedly charged in connection with a hate-motivated assault near Stanley Park. On Saturday, July 10, the same...
PRESS RELEASE: CIJA Welcomes Government of Ontario Action to Combat Antisemitism in Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2021 Toronto, ON – Today, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced the province's plan to counter rising antisemitism in schools and communities. Partnering with the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust...
Press Release: Federation CJA and CIJA Welcome Montreal City Council’s Condemnation of Antisemitism
MONTREAL, QC – Today, Montreal’s City Council passed a motion condemning the recent wave of antisemitism in the city. Presented by Ensemble Montréal and proposed by City Councillor for the Côte-de-Liesse district, Francesco Miele, and the Leader of the Official...
Press Release: Conviction of Your Wards News Editor James Sears Upheld
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2021 TORONTO , ON – Today, the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario upheld the conviction of James Sears, editor of Your Ward News. In 2019, Sears was convicted of willfully promoting hatred against two identifiable groups - Jews and...
Press Release: CIJA welcomes Government of Canada decision to host Emergency Summit on Antisemitism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2021 OTTAWA, ON – Today, CIJA received confirmation that the Government of Canada will convene an Emergency Summit to Combat Antisemitism, which will be led by the Honourable Irwin Cotler, Canada’s Special Envoy on antisemitism. In...
Press Release: Federation CJA and CIJA Applaud the Government of Quebec’s Adoption of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
MONTREAL, QC – Earlier today, the Government of Quebec joined dozens of jurisdictions in more than 34 countries in adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) normative definition of antisemitism. Today’s adoption of the IHRA definition follows...
PRESS RELEASE: CIJA Welcomes Toronto Mayor Statement on Antisemitism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2021 Toronto, ON – Today, Toronto Mayor John Tory reiterated his commitment to confronting antisemitism. Following a meeting with leadership of Toronto’s Jewish community, Mayor Tory announced that the Toronto For All public education...
Press Release: Toronto Jewish Community Raises Concerns About Massive Spike In Local Antisemitism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – Today, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) urged authorities to take strong, concrete action in response to a documented rise in antisemitism targeting the local Jewish community...