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Clear Conditions to Protect Jewish Community Imposed Against an Individual Behind May 2021 Threats

Two defendants were arrested while driving around Jewish neighbourhoods with knives and uttering threats to Jewish community in May 2021 MONTREAL, QC – December 2, 2022 – The Centre for...Read More

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December 02, 2022

CIJA: The Holocaust is a fact. Denying it is a crime. Sohier-Chaput Hearing Highlights the need for Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Awareness

Sohier-Chaput Hearing Highlights the need for Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Awareness

Prosecution asked to present facts of the Holocaust in front of Quebec Court following defence attorney Hélène Poussard’s denialist defence arguments Montreal, QC – November 25, 2022 – Ahead of...Read More

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November 25, 2022

Canadian Teen Murdered in Jerusalem Terror Attack

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CANADIAN TEEN MURDERED IN JERUSALEM TERROR ATTACK First coordinated attack of this magnitude since 2016 Ottawa, ON – November 23, 2022 – This morning (local time), Jerusalem...Read More

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November 23, 2022

CIJA and Jewish Federation of Ottawa call for Removal of any Elected Official Who Persistently Spreads Antisemitism

Ottawa, ON – November 20, 2022 – Over the weekend, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa were made aware of a very problematic...Read More

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November 21, 2022

Vancouver City Council Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and CIJA applaud the adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism Vancouver, BC – November 16, 2022 – Today, Vancouver City Council became...Read More

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November 16, 2022

Rapper Accused of Antisemitism to Perform in Montreal

Montreal, QC – November 11, 2022 – Controversial French rapper Freeze Corleone has a performance planned in Montreal in December. Strongly denounced in France for the fundamentally antisemitic lyrics of...Read More

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November 11, 2022

Unlearn Antisemitism Online Platform Launches to Address Jew-Hatred at Schools

Education Resource Hub for Teachers and Parents Now Available Toronto, ON – November 9, 2022 – During the last school year, on average, more than two antisemitic incidents per week...Read More

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November 09, 2022

Manitoba Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and CIJA applaud adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism Winnipeg, MB – October 27, 2022 – Today, Manitoba became the sixth Canadian province...Read More

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October 27, 2022

Measures Implemented by Canadian Heritage Should Be Applied across Government

CIJA pleased federal government is taking steps to prevent funding for groups promoting hate Ottawa, ON – October 7, 2022 – Today, a Standing Committee Briefing on Canadian Heritage’s Contract...Read More

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October 07, 2022

Alberta Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Calgary Jewish Federation, Jewish Federation of Edmonton, and CIJA celebrate adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism ahead of Jewish New Year Calgary, AB – September 23, 2022...Read More

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September 30, 2022