Pages tagged 'Press Releases: Antisemitism'

CIJA and Jewish Federation of Ottawa call for Removal of any Elected Official Who Persistently Spreads Antisemitism

Ottawa, ON – November 20, 2022 – Over the weekend, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa were made aware of a very problematic...Read More

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November 21, 2022

Unlearn Antisemitism Online Platform Launches to Address Jew-Hatred at Schools

Education Resource Hub for Teachers and Parents Now Available Toronto, ON – November 9, 2022 – During the last school year, on average, more than two antisemitic incidents per week...Read More

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November 09, 2022

Measures Implemented by Canadian Heritage Should Be Applied across Government

CIJA pleased federal government is taking steps to prevent funding for groups promoting hate Ottawa, ON – October 7, 2022 – Today, a Standing Committee Briefing on Canadian Heritage’s Contract...Read More

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October 07, 2022

Alberta Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Calgary Jewish Federation, Jewish Federation of Edmonton, and CIJA celebrate adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism ahead of Jewish New Year Calgary, AB – September 23, 2022...Read More

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September 30, 2022

Rise in Antisemitic Incidents: CIJA is Asking for Concrete Engagements from Quebec’s Political Parties

CIJA has published a list of electoral priorities for Quebec’s Jewish community Montreal, QC – Monday, September 12, 2022 – Responding to the rise in antisemitism in Quebec and Canada,...Read More

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September 12, 2022

Jewish Community Outraged by NDP’s Surprise Policy Reversal on Israel

Ottawa, ON – September 2, 2022 – Last week, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh sent an email to supporters outlining his party’s new policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In direct contrast...Read More

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September 02, 2022

Canadian Heritage Anti-Racism Program Funding Cut and Investigation Underway

Ottawa, ON – August 22, 2022 – Last week, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) questioned and called for Canadian Heritage to review their funding of an Anti-Racism...Read More

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August 23, 2022

JEWS REMAIN MOST TARGETED RELIGIOUS GROUP FOR HATE CRIME IN CANADA, SECOND OVERALL

Jewish Canadians 10 times more likely than other religions to be targeted by hate crime OTTAWA, ON – August 2, 2022 – Today, Statistics Canada released police-reported hate crime data...Read More

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August 02, 2022

UN Commissioner Promotes Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory

CIJA calls for scrutiny into disregard of UN guidelines in Human Rights Council investigation Ottawa, ON – July 28, 2022 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is...Read More

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July 28, 2022

Group Linked to Terrorists Endorses Event Featuring Roger Waters

Waters’ Lack of Judgement is Troubling Montreal, QC – July 14, 2022 – Today, Roger Waters, former member of iconic rock band Pink Floyd, participated in an event...Read More

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July 15, 2022