Latest Press Releases

CIJA is deeply concerned by antisemitic slogans at TDSB school

A TDSB school protest at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute featured a large sign and chants of the slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free".

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November 15, 2021

Minister Lisa MacLeod and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa honour Lillian Freiman’s legacy

Honouring the legacy of Lillian Freiman – a Jewish Canadian philanthropist, first veterans advocate and the first manufacturer of the poppy.

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November 10, 2021

Government of Ontario investments in combating hate and antisemitism

Today, the Government of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement announced additional investments towards combating antisemitism and online hate.

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November 04, 2021

CIJA Applauds Government of Canada’s Commitment to Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be making the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism a permeant position.

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October 13, 2021

CIJA Concerned by Extremist Speaker at Canadian Conference

Toronto, ON – The Muslim Student Leadership conference, organized by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), is scheduled to be held from August 6-8, 2021. The conference, targeting Canadian youth,...Read More

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August 05, 2021

Press Release: CIJA Concludes National Summit on Antisemitism

Yesterday, the Government of Canada hosted a National Summit on Antisemitism to identify and take concrete action to address the rise of antisemitism facing Jewish communities across Canada.

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July 22, 2021

Press Release: TDSB Reinstates Staff Member Who Distributed Terrorist Materials

Today, the Toronto District School Board reinstated Javier Dávila, following an investigation into the distribution of terrorist materials

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July 16, 2021

Jewish Community Concerned by Second Antisemitic Assault in Toronto Within One Week

TORONTO, ON – Over the past week, a man with a swastika on his chest has twice assaulted members of Toronto’s Jewish community. On Tuesday, he was reportedly charged in connection...Read More

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July 14, 2021

CIJA Welcomes Government of Ontario Action to Combat Antisemitism in Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – Today, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced the province’s plan to counter rising antisemitism in schools and communities. Partnering with the Friends of Simon...Read More

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July 05, 2021

Federation CJA and CIJA Welcome Montreal City Council’s Condemnation of Antisemitism

MONTREAL, QC – Today, Montreal’s City Council passed a motion condemning the recent wave of antisemitism in the city. Presented by Ensemble Montréal and proposed by City Councillor for the...Read More

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June 16, 2021