Latest Press Releases

CIJA Statement on the passing of Kurt Rothschild, z"l

To mark the passing of Kurt Rothschild, Canadian philanthropist, Jewish community leader, and President of the World Mizrachi Movement, Shimon Koffler Fogel, President and CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs,...Read More

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July 18, 2022

Group Linked to Terrorists Endorses Event Featuring Roger Waters

Waters’ Lack of Judgement is Troubling Montreal, QC – July 14, 2022 – Today, Roger Waters, former member of iconic rock band Pink Floyd, participated in an event...Read More

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July 15, 2022

Banalization and Denialism: Quebec Must Include Holocaust Education in its Curriculum

Data Shows One in Three Quebecers Has an “Insufficient Knowledge” of Holocaust History Montreal, QC – July 12, 2022 – In the wake of statements made by Montreal lawyer Hélène...Read More

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July 12, 2022

CIJA mourns the passing of Professor Irving Abella

Ottawa, ON – July 4, 2022 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs mourns the passing of Professor Irving Abella. As a leading Canadian thinker, academic, and public intellectual,...Read More

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July 04, 2022

JEWISH COMMUNITY REACTS TO MCGILL’S INITIATIVE AGAINST ISLAMOPHOBIA AND ANTISEMITISM

University Listened to Jewish Community’s Concerns and Shows its Willingness to Take Action Montreal, QC – June 30, 2022 – Today, McGill Associate Provost for Equity and Academic Policy, Angela...Read More

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June 30, 2022

Wine Labeling: Anti-israel Activists’ Attempt to Use Canadian Legal System to Advance Anti-israel Objectives Fails

On May 13, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released their decision, entitled: Reconsideration and redetermination of a label complaint, regarding two wines produced in the West Bank and sold in Ontario with “Product of Israel” branding.

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May 18, 2022

Criminalization of Holocaust Denial

As part of Bill C-19, the federal government has taken a stand against antisemitism in Canada by criminalizing Holocaust denial.

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May 03, 2022

Toronto Police Ready for Weekend of Protests

Today, Toronto Police Chief James Ramer and Toronto Mayor John Tory spoke about the city’s approach to protests taking place this weekend, including the Al Quds Day rally that has included vicious antisemitism in the past.

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April 29, 2022

Health Canada to End Discriminatory Blood Ban

Toronto, ON – April 28, 2022 – Today, Health Canada announced its decision to follow Canadian Blood Services’ recommendation to eliminate the blood and plasma donor policy targeting trans women,...Read More

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April 28, 2022

Jews Subject to More Hate Crimes Than Any Other Group in Toronto in 2021

April 27, 2022 – The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has published their 2021 hate crimes report revealing that hate crimes targeting Jewish, Black, and East and Southeast Asian populations remained the most commonly reported to police, representing 22 per cent, 18 per cent and 16 percent of all hate crimes, respectively.

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April 27, 2022

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