Latest Press Releases

CIJA Responds to Assault at Ottawa Grocery Store

Ottawa, ON – August 28, 2025 – Today, Ottawa Police published a statement confirming the investigation into a stabbing that occurred at a grocery store. In response, Josh Landau, Director of Government Relations,...Read More

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August 28, 2025

CIJA calls on the Government of Canada to reconsider Palestinian statehood

Toronto, ON – August 26, 2025 – In response to the announcement today that Germany will not proceed with Palestinian statehood recognition, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish...Read More

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August 26, 2025

CIJA Statement On TIFF Screening ‘The Road Between Us’

Toronto, ON – August 20, 2025 – Today, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced the screening date for the Canadian documentary ‘The Road Between Us,’ at Roy Thomson Hall on September...Read More

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August 20, 2025

Vancouver Jewish Community Leaders React to Private Prosecution of Charlotte Kates

Vancouver, B.C. – August 20, 2025 – Today, the leader of OneBC and MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena, Dallas Brodie, filed a private prosecution against Charlotte Kates, the international coordinator for Samidoun. ...Read More

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August 20, 2025

Violent Assault Undermines Spirit of Multicultural Festival

Saint John, NB – August 15, 2025 – A volunteer at the Israeli community booth at the 7th International Culturefest was assaulted on August 2 as a pro-Palestinian rally moved...Read More

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August 18, 2025

TIFF reinstates The Road Between Us following public outcry

Toronto, ON – August 14, 2025 – Today, after uninviting Canadian documentary The Road Between Us, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has reinstated the film to its line up. ...Read More

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August 14, 2025

CIJA responds to TIFF's shameful decision

CIJA RESPONDS TO TIFF'S SHAMEFUL DECISION Toronto, ON – August 12, 2025 – Following a decision by the Toronto International Film Festival to withdraw “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue”...Read More

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August 13, 2025

CIJA Responds to Passage of Divisive Motion at the ETFO AGM

Toronto, ON – August 12, 2025 – Today, the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) passed a divisive motion at their AGM. In response, Josh Landau, Director, Government Relations - Ontario, issued...Read More

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August 12, 2025

CIJA Responds to Escalations in Extremism at Home and Abroad

Toronto, ON – August 7, 2025 – In a statement issued Wednesday, Hamas called on its supporters to escalate violence and intimidation tactics in “cities, capitals, and public squares” around...Read More

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August 07, 2025

Jewish community invited back to Montreal Pride parade

Montreal, QC – August 5, 2025 – Following discussions with the new Chair of the Board of Fierté Montréal, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) confirms that representatives...Read More

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August 05, 2025

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