Latest Press Releases

CIJA granted leave to submit observations in ICC case against Israeli leaders

Jewish Federations’ Advocacy Agent Criticizes Ottawa for Not Requesting Leave to Intervene Ottawa, ON – July 23, 2024 – Yesterday, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) was granted...Read More

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July 23, 2024

CIJA rejects the ICJ’s non-binding opinion on Israel's policies towards the Palestinian territories, calls on the government of Canada to do the same

Ottawa, ON – July 19, 2024 – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its non-binding Advisory Opinion regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of...Read More

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July 19, 2024

CIJA Demands Reversal of University of Windsor’s Agreements with Hateful Encampment and BDS Groups

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CIJA DEMANDS REVERSAL OF UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR’S AGREEMENTS WITH HATEFUL ENCAMPMENT AND BDS GROUPS Ottawa, ON – July 12, 2024 – Upon learning that the University of...Read More

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July 12, 2024

Update on appeal for interlocutory injunction to protect production of Canada’s kosher meat

CFIA’s unjustified and untenable imposition of conditions on shechita forces the Jewish community to seek court relief Ottawa, ON – July 12, 2024 – This week, the Centre for Israel...Read More

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July 12, 2024

CIJA Brings Unlearn It Online Platform to Quebec to Combat Antisemitism in Schools

The Best Means to Combat Hate is Through Education Montreal, QC – July 11, 2024 – Unlearn It, a ground-breaking educational resource to support parents and educators in teaching youth how to identify,...Read More

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July 12, 2024

CIJA Unveils New Resource to Combat Antisemitism in Schools

July 11 – 11:15 a.m. | Federation CJA Building, Montreal Montreal, QC – July 11, 2024 – Media representatives are invited to a press briefing by Eta Yudin, Vice-President – Quebec,...Read More

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July 11, 2024

Canadian Jewish community determined to protect charter rights against CFIA infringement

CFIA’s unjustified and untenable imposition of conditions on shechita forces the Jewish community to seek court relief to protect access to kosher meat Ottawa, ON – July 9, 2024 –...Read More

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July 09, 2024

B.C. Jewish Community Reacts to Human Rights Complaint Against BCTF

Vancouver, B.C. – July 2, 2024 - The Jewish community of Vancouver is grateful for the courageous efforts of a group of teachers who, earlier today, filed a human rights...Read More

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July 02, 2024

Dattani not suitable for critical position at CHRC

Joint Statement from the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center "The recent appointment of Birju Dattani as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights...Read More

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June 27, 2024

CIJA Welcomes Government Listing IRGC as Terror Entity After Years of Advocacy

Ottawa, ON – June 19, 2024 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) welcomes the Government of Canada’s long-awaited decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)...Read More

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June 19, 2024

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