Pages tagged 'Press Releases'

CIJA fighting for accountability from federal government over renewing UNWRA funding

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FAILS TO STOP LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CHALLENGING DECISION TO RESUME UNRWA FUNDING Ottawa, ON – September 12, 2024 – Yesterday, the Federal Court rejected the government’s motion to dismiss...Read More

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September 12, 2024

UNRWA Funding: CIJA Demands Federal Government Accountability

“Government must be held accountable and abide by the law. They are not above it.” Ottawa, ON – August 20, 2024 – This week, lawyers representing the Canadian families who...Read More

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August 20, 2024

CIJA Reacts to Dattani’s Resignation from the CHRC

Ottawa, ON – August 12, 2024 – Earlier this summer, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs called on the government to rescind the appointment of Birju Dattani to the...Read More

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August 12, 2024

CIJA Shares Observations Submitted in ICC Case Against Israeli Leaders

OBSERVATIONS (AMICUS CURIAE OBSERVATIONS) FROM THE CENTRE FOR ISRAEL AND JEWISH AFFAIRS PURSUANT TO RULE 103 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCE In May, the Prosecutor of the...Read More

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August 08, 2024

Injunction to Protect Production of Canada’s Kosher Meat Granted

INJUNCTION TO PROTECT PRODUCTION OF CANADA’S KOSHER MEAT GRANTED Ottawa, ON – July 24, 2024 – Today, the Federal Court granted an interlocutory injunction against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to...Read More

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July 31, 2024

Jewish community victimized in 70% of all religion-motivated hate crimes in Canada

Representing Only One Percent of the Canadian Population, Jewish Community Now Most Targeted Group Overall Ottawa, ON – July 26, 2024 – Police-reported hate crime data for 2023 published yesterday by Statistics...Read More

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July 26, 2024

CIJA granted leave to submit observations in ICC case against Israeli leaders

Jewish Federations’ Advocacy Agent Criticizes Ottawa for Not Requesting Leave to Intervene Ottawa, ON – July 23, 2024 – Yesterday, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) was granted...Read More

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July 23, 2024

CIJA rejects the ICJ’s non-binding opinion on Israel's policies towards the Palestinian territories, calls on the government of Canada to do the same

Ottawa, ON – July 19, 2024 – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its non-binding Advisory Opinion regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of...Read More

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July 19, 2024

Update on appeal for interlocutory injunction to protect production of Canada’s kosher meat

CFIA’s unjustified and untenable imposition of conditions on shechita forces the Jewish community to seek court relief Ottawa, ON – July 12, 2024 – This week, the Centre for Israel...Read More

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July 12, 2024

CIJA Brings Unlearn It Online Platform to Quebec to Combat Antisemitism in Schools

The Best Means to Combat Hate is Through Education Montreal, QC – July 11, 2024 – Unlearn It, a ground-breaking educational resource to support parents and educators in teaching youth how to identify,...Read More

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July 12, 2024

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