Latest Press Releases

CIJA urges the Government of Canada to ban the glorification of terrorism

Toronto, ON – January 2, 2025 – In light of the ISIS-inspired terror attack in New Orleans, as well as today's news that a Canadian youth has been arrested for allegedly attempting...Read More

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January 02, 2025

CIJA welcomes Toronto’s move to protect communities from hateful demonstrations, urges swift and enforceable action

Toronto, Ontario – December 19, 2024 – Last night, Toronto City Council directed City Staff to draft a proposed bylaw to protect communities from hateful demonstrations, including at places of...Read More

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December 19, 2024

Montreal Jewish Community Demands Action After Firebombings Of Synagogue And Community Centre

This is the 7th time a Jewish institution has been physically targeted in Montreal and the 2nd time these specific institutions were targeted Montreal, QC – December 18, 2024 –...Read More

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December 18, 2024

Canadian Jewish Organizations Release Open Letter Supporting the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Overwhelming Majority of Jewish Canadians Support Israel’s Right to Exist, Contrary to Radical Voices Ottawa, ON – December 12, 2024 – Today, Allied Voices for Israel, Atlantic Jewish Council, Calgary...Read More

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December 12, 2024

House of Commons Justice Committee Releases Dangerous Report Furthering Anti-Palestinian Racism (APR)

Ottawa, ON – December 10, 2024 – Today, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights released a report titled “Islamophobia on the Rise: Taking Action, Confronting...Read More

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December 11, 2024

CIJA Condemns Amnesty International's Anti-Israel Report as Dangerous and Misleading

Ottawa, ON – December 5, 2024 – Today, Amnesty International released the findings of its so-called "independent" investigation into the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This report follows Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attacks,...Read More

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December 05, 2024

The government must act now to stop the scourge of antisemitism

Ottawa, ON – November 25, 2024 – In response to Friday’s antisemitic riots in Montreal, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) held a press conference on Parliament Hill...Read More

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November 25, 2024

Government Support of 'Anti-Palestinian Racism' Risks Undermining Canadian Jewish Rights

Ottawa, ON – November 8, 2024 – In response to the announcement made by the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia about the Prime Minister’s support of “Anti-Palestinian Racism” (APR), the...Read More

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November 08, 2024

Nova Scotia NDP Candidate’s Comments on Israel and the Holocaust Are Deeply Troubling

Halifax, N.S. – November 8, 2024 – This week, members of the Jewish community expressed concern about social media posts by Tammy Jakeman, the NDP candidate for Eastern Passage in...Read More

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November 08, 2024

CIJA Celebrates the Launch of the Canadian IHRA Handbook

Government of Canada Handbook Helps Better Understand Antisemitism and Jews’ Peoplehood Ottawa, ON – October 31, 2024 – The Government of Canada and the office of Deborah Lyons, Canada’s Special Envoy...Read More

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October 31, 2024

Thank you!