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Toronto’s Jewish Community Calls for Vigilance After Synagogue Shooting

Toronto, ON – March 3, 2026 – Last night, Toronto police reported that Temple Emanu-El in North York was struck by gunfire. The incident took place shortly after community members had...Read More

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March 03, 2026

CIJA Welcomes Canada’s Support For Military Action Against The Islamic Regime and Israel’s Right to Defend Its People

Ottawa, ON – February 28, 2026 – Targeted strikes in Iran come amid the Islamic Regime’s ongoing repression of its own people and its continued role as a driver of terrorism and instability far beyond its borders – including here...Read More

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February 28, 2026

CIJA Statement on Hasan Piker Event at UBC

Vancouver, B.C. – February 10, 2026 – On Thursday, controversial U.S.-based streamer Hasan Piker will speak at an event at the University of British Columbia’s Chan Centre. In response, Nico Slobinsky, Vice President, Pacific Region,...Read More

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February 10, 2026

CIJA Statement on the Government of Canada’s New Approach to Addressing Hate

Ottawa, ON – February 4, 2026 – Today, the government announced a change in its approach to addressing the surge in hate, with the launch of an advisory council. In...Read More

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February 04, 2026

CIJA Strengthens Alberta Advocacy

Calgary, AB – February 4, 2026 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada–UIA, is pleased to announce that Marley Gillies has joined the organization...Read More

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February 04, 2026

As Parliament Returns, CIJA Urges Prime Minister Carney to Take Action on Resurging Antisemitism and Extremism

Ottawa, ON – January 23, 2026 – Next Tuesday, on the second day that Parliament returns, Prime Minister Mark Carney will have an opportunity to address the nation on International...Read More

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January 23, 2026

Ahead of the Return of Parliament, Jewish Organizations Urge MPs to Strengthen and Pass Bill C-9

Ottawa, ON – January 19, 2026 – With Parliament set to return a week from today, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism, B’nai Brith...Read More

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January 19, 2026

Statement from CIJA on Hasan Piker’s Upcoming Appearance at UBC

Vancouver, B.C. – January 14, 2026 – On February 12, 2026, controversial U.S.-based political streamer Hasan Piker is scheduled to speak at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, presented...Read More

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January 15, 2026

CIJA Responds to Arrest in Series of Hateful Vandalism Incidents in Winnipeg

Winnipeg, MB – January 9, 2026 – Today, the Winnipeg Police Service announced an arrest in connection with multiple acts of hateful vandalism, including targeting Congregation Shaarey Zedek, The Abu...Read More

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January 09, 2026

CIJA Disappointed by Sentencing in Holocaust Monument Desecration Case

Ottawa, ON – January 7, 2026 – Today, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice handed down the sentence in the case of Iain Aspenlieder who, in July, pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief relating to a war...Read More

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January 07, 2026

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