Pages tagged 'Press Releases: Antisemitism'

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

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

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 Demands Reversal of University of Windsor’s Agreements with Hateful Encampment and BDS Groups

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CIJA DEMANDS REVERSAL OF UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR’S AGREEMENTS WITH HATEFUL ENCAMPMENT AND BDS GROUPS Ottawa, ON – July 12, 2024 – Upon learning that the University of...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

CIJA Unveils New Resource to Combat Antisemitism in Schools

July 11 – 11:15 a.m. | Federation CJA Building, Montreal Montreal, QC – July 11, 2024 – Media representatives are invited to a press briefing by Eta Yudin, Vice-President – Quebec,...Read More

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July 11, 2024

B.C. Jewish Community Reacts to Human Rights Complaint Against BCTF

Vancouver, B.C. – July 2, 2024 - The Jewish community of Vancouver is grateful for the courageous efforts of a group of teachers who, earlier today, filed a human rights...Read More

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July 02, 2024

Dattani not suitable for critical position at CHRC

Joint Statement from the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center "The recent appointment of Birju Dattani as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights...Read More

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June 27, 2024

"TDSB Trustees Must Vote NO" - CHR Ignores Antisemitism

Strategy for Combating Hate and Racism Ignores Antisemitism Toronto, ON – June 18, 2024 – Tonight, TDSB’s Program and School Services Committee met to vote on an update to the TDSB’s Combating Hate...Read More

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June 19, 2024

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