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.
On Thursday, Statistics Canada released police-reported hate crime data for 2020 revealing that hate crimes targeting the Black and Jewish populations remained the most common reported by police, representing 26% and 13% of all hate crimes, respectively.
CIJA stands with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the people of Ukraine in opposing Vladimir Putin's military aggression and violation of Ukrainian sovereignty.
Today, the Toronto municipal government passed the 2022 City Budget, which will provide resources to grow the Toronto Police Service’s Neighbourhood Community Officer program and to address hate crime.
Montreal, QC—It is with profound sadness that we share the news that our colleague and friend David Ouellette died early this morning after a courageous battle with cancer.
On Tuesday, February 1, at Charles H. Best Junior Middle School, two students displayed swastikas and, prior to that incident, students had performed the Hitler salute in front of classmates.
Quebec Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism, announced a $20 million contribution from the Government of Quebec to support the expansion of the Montreal Holocaust Museum.