Pages tagged 'Press Releases'

CIJA mourns the passing of our cherished colleague David Ouellette

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.

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February 15, 2022

Swastika, Hitler Salutes Reported at Toronto School

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.

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February 08, 2022

Government of Quebec invests in the expansion of the Montreal Holocaust Museum

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.

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February 07, 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

Canadian Jewish Groups Denounce Amnesty International’s Call to Dismantle Jewish State

Jewish organizations in Canada reject and condemn a new Amnesty International report that demonizes Israel and calls into question its right to exist.

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January 31, 2022

Nazi flags at the Trucker’s Protest

Ottawa, ON—Thousands have descended on Parliament Hill to protest public health measures. A small minority are shamefully using Nazi symbols and misappropriating the Star of David to advance their political objectives.

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January 30, 2022

Ontario municipal leaders gather for antisemitism Summit

Today more than 100 mayors, councillors, police, and municipal staff participated in a province-wide summit on antisemitism.

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January 21, 2022

Hostages freed. Jewish community calls for more security.

CIJA Synagogue hostages in Texas freed, Jewish community breathes sigh of relief, calls for more security.

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January 16, 2022

Jewish Community in Texas Under Attack

Press release about terrorist taking hostages at the Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas.

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January 15, 2022

Achievements of the Government of Quebec in the fight against racism and discrimination

We welcome the Quebec government's determination to adopt concrete measures to fight antisemitism and its decision to go beyond the 25 recommended actions in the fight against discrimination and racism.

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December 10, 2021