Latest Press Releases

Conviction of Your Wards News Editor James Sears Upheld

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO , ON – Today, the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario upheld the conviction of James Sears, editor of Your Ward News. In 2019, Sears was convicted...Read More

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June 14, 2021

Press Release: CIJA welcomes Government of Canada decision to host Emergency Summit on Antisemitism

Today, CIJA received confirmation that the Government of Canada will convene an Emergency Summit to Combat Antisemitism.

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June 11, 2021

Press Release: Federation CJA and CIJA Applaud the Government of Quebec’s Adoption of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

The Government of Quebec’s adoption of the IHRA definition is an important step in the fight against antisemitism in Quebec.

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June 09, 2021

CIJA Welcomes Toronto Mayor Statement on Antisemitism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – Today, Toronto Mayor John Tory reiterated his commitment to confronting antisemitism. Following a meeting with leadership of Toronto’s Jewish community, Mayor Tory announced that...Read More

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June 02, 2021

Press Release: Toronto Jewish Community Raises Concerns About Massive Spike In Local Antisemitism

More than 50 antisemitic incidents have been reported to-date in May – five times the previous monthly average for 2021 – according to the UJA.

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May 28, 2021

CIJA Welcomes National Assembly Motion Unanimously Condemning Antisemitism

Montreal, QC – Today, Quebec’s National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion condemning the sharp rise in antisemitic incidents targeting members of the Jewish community. The motion was cosponsored by the...Read More

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May 26, 2021

Montreal Jewish Community Alarmed by Spike in Antisemitic Incidents

MONTREAL, QC – Federation CJA and CIJA have witnessed an alarming number of provocative incidents targeting Jewish Montrealers. Incidents include hateful and antisemitic language on signs at an anti-Israel rally, vandalism...Read More

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May 19, 2021

Communiqué de presse – Montée des incidents antisémites au Canada en lien avec le conflit entre le Hamas et Israël : une grande source de préoccupation pour les Fédérations juives du Canada

Montée des incidents antisémites au Canada en lien avec le conflit entre le Hamas et Israël : une source de préoccupation pour les Fédérations juives

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May 18, 2021

Jewish Federations across Canada deeply concerned by spike in antisemitic incidents in Canada related to the conflict between Hamas and Israel.

Issued Jointly Across Canada — Over the last 48 hours, there have been highly disturbing reports of antisemitism in communities across Canada. Jewish federations across Canada are an important hub...Read More

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May 18, 2021

Jewish Organizations Condemn Violence at Toronto Protest

TORONTO, ON – Today (Saturday), antisemitic violence erupted at a protest organized by Palestinian activists at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto. Shocking video and eyewitness accounts confirm that a...Read More

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May 16, 2021