Latest Press Releases

As Parliament Resumes, CIJA Urges Action on Rising Antisemitism

Ottawa, Ontario – September 15, 2025 – As Members of Parliament return to Ottawa for the Fall session at a time of escalating antisemitism across the country, Noah Shack, CEO,...Read More

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September 15, 2025

Hateful Acts in Halifax Demand an Urgent Response

Halifax, NS — September 14, 2025 — This weekend, at the same time the Davis Cup was shut out to fans because of security reasons, two Halifax synagogues — Shaar...Read More

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September 15, 2025

CIJA Responds to Reports of New Legislation to Protect Communities

Ottawa, ON – September 12, 2025 – According to reports, the federal government is expected to introduce legislation as early as Tuesday to restrict people from intimidating and obstructing individuals...Read More

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September 12, 2025

Escalating Political Violence Threatens Democracy

Ottawa, Ontario – September 11, 2025 – In response to escalating threats of political violence, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, released the following statement: “The appalling...Read More

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September 11, 2025

Extremists Silence Canadians From Cheering on Team Canada at Davis Cup

Ottawa, ON – September 9, 2025 – Following the announcement by Tennis Canada that "escalating safety concerns" flagged by local authorities and national security agencies have forced the Davis Cup...Read More

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September 09, 2025

CIJA Statement on 700 Days Since October 7

Ottawa, ON – September 5, 2025 – On the 700th day since October 7, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) issued the following statement from CEO Noah Shack. ...Read More

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September 05, 2025

Ahead of Cabinet Planning Forum, CIJA Urges Decisive Response to Antisemitism Epidemic

Toronto, ON – September 2, 2025 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) issued the following statement from CEO Noah Shack ahead of this week’s Cabinet Planning Forum. “As...Read More

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September 02, 2025

CIJA Responds to Assault at Ottawa Grocery Store

Ottawa, ON – August 28, 2025 – Today, Ottawa Police published a statement confirming the investigation into a stabbing that occurred at a grocery store. In response, Josh Landau, Director of Government Relations,...Read More

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August 28, 2025

CIJA calls on the Government of Canada to reconsider Palestinian statehood

Toronto, ON – August 26, 2025 – In response to the announcement today that Germany will not proceed with Palestinian statehood recognition, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish...Read More

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August 26, 2025

CIJA Statement On TIFF Screening ‘The Road Between Us’

Toronto, ON – August 20, 2025 – Today, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced the screening date for the Canadian documentary ‘The Road Between Us,’ at Roy Thomson Hall on September...Read More

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August 20, 2025

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