Latest Press Releases

CIJA warns Iran-backed “Quds Day” is a threat to security

Ottawa, ON – March 12, 2026 – Ahead of demonstrations across Canada later this week as part of “Al Quds Day,” established in 1979 by Iran’s Supreme Leader and essentially...Read More

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March 12, 2026

CIJA Welcomes Government Investment in Community Security, Urges More Action to Confront Sources of Violence

Ottawa, Ontario – March 11, 2026 – Today, the Government of Canada announced a $10 million immediate investment toward Jewish community security. In response, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, released the following statement: ...Read More

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March 11, 2026

CIJA Applauds B.C. Safe Access Legislation

Victoria, B.C. – March 9, 2026 – Today, B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma and Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare announced that the provincial government will introduce legislation to protect safe access to places of...Read More

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March 09, 2026

Jewish Community Calls For Urgent Action in The Wake of Two Shooting Attacks at Toronto-Area Synagogues

Toronto, ON – March 7, 2026 –In the wake of two shooting attacks overnight at Shaarei Shomayim and Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)—coming just days after another attack on a...Read More

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March 07, 2026

Toronto’s Jewish Community Calls for Vigilance After Synagogue Shooting

Toronto, ON – March 3, 2026 – Last night, Toronto police reported that Temple Emanu-El in North York was struck by gunfire. The incident took place shortly after community members had...Read More

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March 03, 2026

CIJA Welcomes Canada’s Support For Military Action Against The Islamic Regime and Israel’s Right to Defend Its People

Ottawa, ON – February 28, 2026 – Targeted strikes in Iran come amid the Islamic Regime’s ongoing repression of its own people and its continued role as a driver of terrorism and instability far beyond its borders – including here...Read More

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February 28, 2026

CIJA Statement on Hasan Piker Event at UBC

Vancouver, B.C. – February 10, 2026 – On Thursday, controversial U.S.-based streamer Hasan Piker will speak at an event at the University of British Columbia’s Chan Centre. In response, Nico Slobinsky, Vice President, Pacific Region,...Read More

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February 10, 2026

CIJA Statement on the Government of Canada’s New Approach to Addressing Hate

Ottawa, ON – February 4, 2026 – Today, the government announced a change in its approach to addressing the surge in hate, with the launch of an advisory council. In...Read More

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February 04, 2026

CIJA Strengthens Alberta Advocacy

Calgary, AB – February 4, 2026 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada–UIA, is pleased to announce that Marley Gillies has joined the organization...Read More

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February 04, 2026

As Parliament Returns, CIJA Urges Prime Minister Carney to Take Action on Resurging Antisemitism and Extremism

Ottawa, ON – January 23, 2026 – Next Tuesday, on the second day that Parliament returns, Prime Minister Mark Carney will have an opportunity to address the nation on International...Read More

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January 23, 2026

Thank you!