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Jewish Leaders Come to Ottawa to Urge Parliament to Confront Rising Hate

Ottawa, ON – October 21, 2025 – Just two weeks ahead of the federal budget, Jewish community leaders from across Canada are gathered on Parliament Hill to meet with government...Read More

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October 21, 2025

As the Ontario Legislature Resumes, CIJA Highlights Action Items

Toronto, Ontario – October 20, 2025 – As Members of Provincial Parliament return to Queen’s Park for the Fall session and at a time of continued, escalating antisemitism across the...Read More

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October 20, 2025

Court Rules TDSB Broke the Law

CIJA and Parents Win Landmark Case for Accountability and Democracy in Schools Toronto, ON – October 16, 2025 – Last week, the Ontario Superior Court ruled that the Toronto District School...Read More

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October 17, 2025

CIJA Responds to Pro-Hamas and Antisemitic Graffiti at Toronto Park

Ottawa, ON – October 13, 2025 – On a morning when the Toronto Jewish community was celebrating the return of hostages, members of the community were met with deeply upsetting...Read More

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October 13, 2025

CIJA Responds to the Return of Israeli Hostages

Ottawa, ON – October 13, 2025 – Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), issued the following statement regarding the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza: "The...Read More

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October 13, 2025

CIJA Responds to Announcement of U.S.-led Peace Initiative

Ottawa, ON – October 8, 2025 – Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, responds to announcement of agreement on U.S.-led peace initiative: "For over two years, our...Read More

CIJA Responds to Reports of Palestinian Statehood Recognition

Ottawa, ON – September 17, 2025 – In an interview earlier today, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said that discretion for recognizing Palestinian statehood "rests with the country granting the...Read More

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September 21, 2025

CIJA Responds to Canada's Announcement Recognizing Palestinian Statehood

Ottawa, ON – September 21, 2025 – Today, the Government of Canada officially announced its recognition of Palestinian statehood. In response, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs...Read More

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September 21, 2025

CIJA Responds to New Anti-Hate Legislation

Ottawa, ON – September 19, 2025 – Today, the Government of Canada tabled legislation: C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious...Read More

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September 19, 2025

CIJA Responds to Canada’s Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

Ottawa, ON – September 19, 2025 – Today, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) issued the following statement from CEO Noah Shack, in response to Prime Minister Carney’s...Read More

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