Latest Press Releases

Rise in Antisemitic Incidents: CIJA is Asking for Concrete Engagements from Quebec’s Political Parties

CIJA has published a list of electoral priorities for Quebec’s Jewish community Montreal, QC – Monday, September 12, 2022 – Responding to the rise in antisemitism in Quebec and Canada,...Read More

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September 12, 2022

Canada’s Jewish Community Mourns the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Ottawa, ON – September 8, 2022 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) and Canada’s Jewish Federations were deeply saddened to hear the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth...Read More

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September 08, 2022

Jewish Community Outraged by NDP’s Surprise Policy Reversal on Israel

Ottawa, ON – September 2, 2022 – Last week, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh sent an email to supporters outlining his party’s new policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In direct contrast...Read More

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September 02, 2022

Canadian Heritage Anti-Racism Program Funding Cut and Investigation Underway

Ottawa, ON – August 22, 2022 – Last week, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) questioned and called for Canadian Heritage to review their funding of an Anti-Racism...Read More

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August 23, 2022

JEWS REMAIN MOST TARGETED RELIGIOUS GROUP FOR HATE CRIME IN CANADA, SECOND OVERALL

Jewish Canadians 10 times more likely than other religions to be targeted by hate crime OTTAWA, ON – August 2, 2022 – Today, Statistics Canada released police-reported hate crime data...Read More

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August 02, 2022

UN Commissioner Promotes Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory

CIJA calls for scrutiny into disregard of UN guidelines in Human Rights Council investigation Ottawa, ON – July 28, 2022 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is...Read More

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July 28, 2022

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

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