Latest Press Releases

Victims of Recognized Genocide Come Together to Urge Canada to Act

Today, at a press conference at the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery, a coalition of advocacy organizations representing victims of recognized genocides, including Member of Parliament Ali Ehsassi, the ANCC, CIJA, and the UCC issueda warning.

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April 05, 2022

Hate Has No Place Online (Or Anywhere Else)

Min. Rodriguez announces expert advisory group on online safety as a next step in developing legislation to address harmful online content.

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March 30, 2022

Canadian Coalition to Combat Online Hate Unveils Resource Portal

Toronto, ON – The Canadian Coalition to Combat Online Hate announced the launch of their new website CombatOnlineHate.ca, providing youth, parents, educators, and policymakers with strategic tools to be effective...Read More

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March 30, 2022

Jewish community reacts to McGill University’s ruling

Jewish community reacts to McGill University’s ruling against its student union’s antisemitic policy. Hillel GenMTL, Federation CJA

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March 25, 2022

CIJA welcomes establishment of RCMP task force

CIJA welcomes the establishment of an RCMP task force to create standards for the investigation of hate crimes.

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March 23, 2022

Jewish community mourns the loss of Julia Koschitzky

On behalf of CIJA’s Board of Directors, professional staff, and the community we serve across Canada, we extend our deepest condolences to Henry and the entire Koschitzky family during this sad time.

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March 22, 2022

Jews Remain Most Targeted Religious Group for Hate Crime

On Thursday, Statistics Canada released police-reported hate crime data for 2020 revealing that hate crimes targeting the Black and Jewish populations remained the most common reported by police, representing 26% and 13% of all hate crimes, respectively.

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March 18, 2022

CIJA Stands With Ukraine

CIJA stands with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the people of Ukraine in opposing Vladimir Putin's military aggression and violation of Ukrainian sovereignty.

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February 25, 2022

Antisemitism Has No Place in Our Schools

Toronto, ON – Valley Park Middle School in Toronto reported a disturbing incident of antisemitism on Thursday, February 17.

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February 22, 2022

City of Toronto Allocating Funds to Combat Hate Crime

Today, the Toronto municipal government passed the 2022 City Budget, which will provide resources to grow the Toronto Police Service’s Neighbourhood Community Officer program and to address hate crime.

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February 17, 2022