Pages tagged 'Press Releases'

Open Letter Regarding Meeting with Premier David Eby

We thank Premier David Eby for meeting with us today to hear our concerns about systemic antisemitism in his government and across our province, particularly in the public service and...Read More

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March 08, 2024

Open Letter Regarding MLA Selina Robinson’s Resignation from the BC NDP Caucus

We are profoundly saddened by the news that Selina Robinson, the MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville and former Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, will be leaving the BC NDP Caucus...Read More

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March 06, 2024

CIJA welcomes long-awaited online harms legislation

“Given the dramatic rise in antisemitism, this legislation has come at a time when it is needed most.” Ottawa, ON – February 26, 2024 – Today, the Government of Canada...Read More

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February 26, 2024

Unionized Jewish Employees Taking PSAC – Canada’s Largest Federal Public Service Union – To Canadian Human Rights Commission

Public Service Alliance of Canada “created hostile and discriminatory environment” for Jewish members Ottawa, ON – February 9, 2024 – Today, Jewish members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada...Read More

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February 09, 2024

B.C.’s Organized Jewish Community Profoundly Disappointed by Premier Eby’s Removal Of MLA Selina Robinson From Cabinet

Vancouver, B.C. – February 5, 2024 – Today, B.C. Premier David Eby announced that MLA Selina Robinson would be stepping down as the provincial Minister for Post-Secondary Education and Future...Read More

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February 05, 2024

Vancouver Jewish Community Applauds Dismissal Of Langara College Instructor

Knight Referred to Oct. 7 Hamas Terrorist Attacks as "Amazing, Brilliant" Vancouver, B.C. – January 26, 2024 – Today, Langara College announced that it has dismissed Natalie Knight, an instructor...Read More

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January 26, 2024

J7 International Task Force Against Antisemitism Reacts To ICJ Ruling On Provisional Measures

Ottawa, ON – January 26, 2024 – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its Order on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa...Read More

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January 26, 2024

Vancouver Jewish Community Concerned by Possible Reinstatement of Langara College Instructor

Knight Referred to Oct. 7 Terrorist Attacks as "Amazing, Brilliant" Vancouver, B.C. – January 24, 2024 – Yesterday, Langara College’s student newspaper, The Voice reported that the college would be reinstating Natalie Knight,...Read More

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January 24, 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Day – Jan 27

#WeRemember Six Million Jews Murdered in Holocaust Ottawa, ON – January 17, 2024 – On Saturday, January 27, 2024, Jewish Canadians will stand united with a global movement to remember...Read More

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January 17, 2024

Vancouver Jewish Community Concerned by Rise in Antisemitic Hate Incidents

Vancouver, BC – January 16, 2024 – At a press conference today, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) revealed that the Vancouver Jewish community experienced a 62 percent increase in police-reported antisemitic...Read More

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January 16, 2024

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