Latest Press Releases

CIJA Welcomes Toronto Mayor Statement on Antisemitism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – Today, Toronto Mayor John Tory reiterated his commitment to confronting antisemitism. Following a meeting with leadership of Toronto’s Jewish community, Mayor Tory announced that...Read More

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June 02, 2021

Press Release: Toronto Jewish Community Raises Concerns About Massive Spike In Local Antisemitism

More than 50 antisemitic incidents have been reported to-date in May – five times the previous monthly average for 2021 – according to the UJA.

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May 28, 2021

CIJA Welcomes National Assembly Motion Unanimously Condemning Antisemitism

Montreal, QC – Today, Quebec’s National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion condemning the sharp rise in antisemitic incidents targeting members of the Jewish community. The motion was cosponsored by the...Read More

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May 26, 2021

Montreal Jewish Community Alarmed by Spike in Antisemitic Incidents

MONTREAL, QC – Federation CJA and CIJA have witnessed an alarming number of provocative incidents targeting Jewish Montrealers. Incidents include hateful and antisemitic language on signs at an anti-Israel rally, vandalism...Read More

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May 19, 2021

Communiqué de presse – Montée des incidents antisémites au Canada en lien avec le conflit entre le Hamas et Israël : une grande source de préoccupation pour les Fédérations juives du Canada

Montée des incidents antisémites au Canada en lien avec le conflit entre le Hamas et Israël : une source de préoccupation pour les Fédérations juives

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May 18, 2021

Jewish Federations across Canada deeply concerned by spike in antisemitic incidents in Canada related to the conflict between Hamas and Israel.

Issued Jointly Across Canada — Over the last 48 hours, there have been highly disturbing reports of antisemitism in communities across Canada. Jewish federations across Canada are an important hub...Read More

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May 18, 2021

Jewish Organizations Condemn Violence at Toronto Protest

TORONTO, ON – Today (Saturday), antisemitic violence erupted at a protest organized by Palestinian activists at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto. Shocking video and eyewitness accounts confirm that a...Read More

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May 16, 2021

CIJA Concerned by wave of violence and antisemitism connected to conflict in the Middle East

Ottawa, ON – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is gravely concerned by the wave of violence and antisemitism impacting communities across Canada, which is connected to the ongoing...Read More

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May 16, 2021

Federation CJA and CIJA Condemn the Hateful and Violent Incidents Targeting Jewish Montrealers Over the Past 24 Hours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montreal, QC – Earlier today, hundreds of peaceful pro-Israel demonstrators at Montreal’s Dorchester Square were the target of verbal and physical attacks by anti-Israel protesters. Shocking video...Read More

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May 16, 2021

Federal Court of Appeal rules on wine-labelling case

Today, the Federal Court of Appeal rendered its decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Kattenburg, a case dealing with wine-labeling.

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May 05, 2021