Pages tagged 'Press Release: Jewish Life'

Jewish community mourns the loss of Julia Koschitzky

On behalf of CIJA’s Board of Directors, professional staff, and the community we serve across Canada, we extend our deepest condolences to Henry and the entire Koschitzky family during this sad time.

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March 22, 2022

CIJA Stands With Ukraine

CIJA stands with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the people of Ukraine in opposing Vladimir Putin's military aggression and violation of Ukrainian sovereignty.

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February 25, 2022

Security Investments Save Lives

Today, the Government of Ontario announced a $25 million investment to establish the Ontario Grant to Support Anti-Hate Security Measures.

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February 03, 2022

Le CIJA souligne le rehaussement du budget de la Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse

Montréal, 2 décembre 2021 – Dans sa plus récente mise à jour budgétaire, le Gouvernement du Québec a rehaussé de 20 millions de dollars le budget de la Commission des droits de...Read More

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December 03, 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

CIJA Welcomes the Passing of Bill C-6 Through the House of Commons and Senate

Ottawa, ON— Tuesday, Bill C-6 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code – conversion therapy) passed third reading in the House of Commons and is currently in the Senate of Canada for debate. The bill recognizes the harm done...Read More

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June 25, 2021

Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA and CIJA horrified and heartbroken by the tragedy in Meron, Israel at a Lag B’Omer event

Toronto, ON – Yesterday, 45 people were crushed to death and many more injured at a Lag B’Omer event in Meron, Israel. In response, Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA and CIJA...Read More

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April 30, 2021

CIJA Disappointed with Quebec Court’s Decision to Uphold Bill 21

MONTREAL, QC — Earlier today, Quebec’s Superior Court decided to uphold Quebec’s controversial Bill 21: An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State. In response, CIJA’s Quebec Vice President, Eta...Read More

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April 20, 2021

CIJA Applauds Passage of Bill Protecting Transgender Canadians from Hate

Ottawa, ON – Today, the Senate voted to pass Bill C-16: An Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code. As a result, gender identity and expression...Read More

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June 15, 2017

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