Latest Press Releases

JFBC and CIJA React to Vancouver Integrity Commissioner Report

Vancouver, B.C. – May 14, 2026 – Today, Vancouver’s Integrity Commissioner released a report regarding an April 8, 2025, press conference where Mayor Sim questioned problematic past statements made by Councillor Sean...Read More

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May 14, 2026

Suspect Charged in Synagogue Shootings

Toronto, ON - May 6, 2026 - Today, the York Regional Police and the Toronto Police Service announced they have charged a suspect in the shootings of two synagogues in...Read More

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May 06, 2026

CIJA Welcomes Increased Security Support in Spring Economic Statement 

Ottawa, ON – April 28, 2026 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) welcomed today’s announcement of a significant increase in funding for the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP). This essential program provides life-saving security equipment and...Read More

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April 28, 2026

Student Files Suit Claiming TMU Failed to Protect Against Antisemitism

Toronto, ON – April 24, 2026 – A Statement of Claim has been filed against Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), by another student who asserts that, since October 7, 2023, TMU...Read More

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April 24, 2026

Jewish Federation of Ottawa welcomes passage of Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure Bylaw

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa welcomes today’s passage of the Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure Bylaw by Ottawa City Council, an important step in helping ensure that all residents can safely...Read More

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April 22, 2026

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

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