Latest Press Releases

Statement on the passing of the Aga Khan

CIJA extends its heartfelt condolences to the Ismaili community of Canada on the passing of His Highness, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV. The Aga Khan was a visionary...Read More

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February 05, 2025

CIJA mourns the loss of Michael Mostyn, z”l

Attribute to Noah Shack, Interim President, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA): "Michael was a tireless advocate, devoted to the community he served. He was a strong leader, a...Read More

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February 04, 2025

CIJA Seeks Legal Accountability on the University of Windsor’s Discriminatory Agreements with Anti-Israel Encampments

Windsor, ON – January 28, 2025 – Last week, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) filed a Divisional Court application for judicial review of the decision by the Ontario...Read More

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January 28, 2025

Canadians Commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day - Jan. 27

#WeRemember Six Million Jews Murdered in Holocaust Ottawa, ON – January 20, 2025 – On Monday, January 27, 2025, Canadian Jews will stand united with a global movement to remember...Read More

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January 20, 2025

CIJA Statement on Hostage Agreement

Attribute to Noah Shack, Interim President, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs: “For the past 469 days, our Jewish community alongside Canadians from all backgrounds have been seized with the shared...Read More

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January 17, 2025

CIJA Note to Community on Hostage Agreement

Today, the Israeli government officially confirmed an agreement that will begin the process of returning hostages to their loved ones. For the past 469 days, our Jewish community alongside Canadians...Read More

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January 17, 2025

CIJA Reacts to Detainment of Suspect in Antisemitic Graffiti Incidents

Holding Those Responsible for Antisemitic Graffiti Accountable Attribute to Gustavo Zentner, Vice President, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA): We are grateful for the swift work...Read More

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January 14, 2025

CIJA Welcomes Cancellation Of Hizb Ut-Tahrir Conference, Calls For Further Action

Today, CIJA’s Vice President – Ontario, Michelle Stock, released the following statement: “More than 13,000 Canadians united to call on the federal government to stop the pro-Hamas Hizb ut-Tahrir from...Read More

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January 14, 2025

CIJA urges the Government of Canada to ban the glorification of terrorism

Toronto, ON – January 2, 2025 – In light of the ISIS-inspired terror attack in New Orleans, as well as today's news that a Canadian youth has been arrested for allegedly attempting...Read More

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January 02, 2025

CIJA welcomes Toronto’s move to protect communities from hateful demonstrations, urges swift and enforceable action

Toronto, Ontario – December 19, 2024 – Last night, Toronto City Council directed City Staff to draft a proposed bylaw to protect communities from hateful demonstrations, including at places of...Read More

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December 19, 2024

Thank you!