Pages tagged 'Press Release: Jewish Life'

Government Support of 'Anti-Palestinian Racism' Risks Undermining Canadian Jewish Rights

Ottawa, ON – November 8, 2024 – In response to the announcement made by the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia about the Prime Minister’s support of “Anti-Palestinian Racism” (APR), the...Read More

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November 08, 2024

Nova Scotia NDP Candidate’s Comments on Israel and the Holocaust Are Deeply Troubling

Halifax, N.S. – November 8, 2024 – This week, members of the Jewish community expressed concern about social media posts by Tammy Jakeman, the NDP candidate for Eastern Passage in...Read More

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November 08, 2024

NDP Must Stop Playing Politics with Jewish Community's Safety

Ottawa, ON – November 4, 2024 – In response to the New Democratic Party's recent statement opposing the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism,...Read More

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November 04, 2024

CIJA Celebrates the Launch of the Canadian IHRA Handbook

Government of Canada Handbook Helps Better Understand Antisemitism and Jews’ Peoplehood Ottawa, ON – October 31, 2024 – The Government of Canada and the office of Deborah Lyons, Canada’s Special Envoy...Read More

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October 31, 2024

CIJA Welcomes Government of Canada's Decision to List Samidoun as a Terrorist Entity

Calls for Legal Action Against Samidoun Coordinator for Hate Speech Ottawa, ON – October 15, 2024 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) welcomes today’s long-overdue decision by...Read More

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October 15, 2024

Unionized Jewish employees taking OPSEU to Ontario Human Rights Tribunal

Ontario Public Service Employees Union Created a Culture that Openly Advocates Anti-Jewish and Anti-Israel Propaganda and Antisemitism Ottawa, ON – October 10, 2024 – On October 7, 2024, the anniversary...Read More

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October 10, 2024

Taking Zero Accountability, Mayor Chow Instead Blames, Denies, Deflects on Why She let Down the Jewish Community on October 7

Toronto, ON – October 9, 2024 – As Mayor Olivia Chow continues to evade responsibility for missing the important October 7 commemoration event with Toronto’s Jewish community, Michelle Stock, Vice President,...Read More

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October 09, 2024

Vancouver organized Jewish community reacts to expiration of Charlotte Kates’ conditions of release

Vancouver, B.C. – October 8, 2024 – Today, the conditions of Charlotte Kates’ release order prohibiting her participation or attendance at any protests, rallies, or assemblies expired because the Crown...Read More

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October 08, 2024

CIJA Welcomes New Canada Community Security Program

Ottawa, ON – September 24, 2024 – Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate, released today by the Government of Canada, includes major improvements to the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP), which...Read More

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September 24, 2024

Parliament Must Act Now to Prevent Terror Threats

82% of Canadian Jews Say Canada is Less Safe Since Oct. 7 Toronto, ON – September 16, 2024 – With the House of Commons back in session, and in light...Read More

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September 17, 2024

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