Latest Press Releases

CIJA Welcomes Senate Report on Antisemitism

Ottawa, ON – April 21, 2026 – In response to the Senate’s Standing Committee on Human Rights report on antisemitism in Canada, Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and...Read More

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April 21, 2026

Ahead of Spring Economic Statement, Jewish Community Calls For Stronger Security Support

Ottawa, ON – April 15, 2026 – Ahead of the April 28 Spring Economic Statement, Canada’s Jewish community is urging the federal government to significantly expand and streamline the Canada...Read More

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April 15, 2026

CIJA Statement on the Election of Avi Lewis as Leader of the NDP

Ottawa, ON – March 29, 2026 – In response to the election of Avi Lewis as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), Rachel Chertkoff, Senior Vice President, Community Engagement,...Read More

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March 29, 2026

Jewish Community Organizations Welcome Sentencing in Terrorism Case

Toronto, ON – March 27, 2026 – Today, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice handed down a sentence of 20 years in the case of Matthew Althorpe, who pleaded guilty...Read More

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March 27, 2026

Jewish Community Welcomes House Passage of Bill C-9, Urges More Action to Confront Canada’s Antisemitism Crisis

Ottawa, ON – March 25, 2026 – Today, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism, B’nai Brith Canada, Canadian Women Against Antisemitism, Canadian Jewish...Read More

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March 25, 2026

Jewish Leaders Respond to New Toronto Police Measures

Toronto, ON – March 24, 2026 – In response to today’s announcement by the Toronto Police Service establishing a new Counter-Terrorism Security Unit and launching Task Force Guardian, the Centre for...Read More

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March 24, 2026

Gunfire at Synagogues Highlights Urgency as Ontario Legislature Returns

Toronto, ON – March 23, 2026 – As Members of Provincial Parliament return to Queen’s Park for the Spring Session, Michelle Stock, Vice President – Ontario, at the Centre for...Read More

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March 23, 2026

Jewish Leaders Demand Police Action After Antisemitic Propaganda at Weekly Protest

Toronto, ON – March 16, 2026 – Jewish leaders from three major community organizations have sent a letter to Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw condemning the antisemitic rhetoric and imagery displayed...Read More

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March 16, 2026

Extremist "Al Quds Day" Rally Proceeds After Court Denies Injunction

Toronto, ON – March 14, 2026 – Today, the Ontario Superior Court denied the province’s request for an emergency injunction to stop the “Al Quds Day” rally. In response,...Read More

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March 14, 2026

Ontario's Move to Stop Extremist “Al Quds Day” Rally Reflects Seriousness of Security Threat

Toronto, ON – March 13, 2026 – Today, the Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, will be filing an emergency injunction on behalf of the provincial government to stop...Read More

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March 13, 2026

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