Pages tagged 'Publications'

The time is now. Combating online hate requires swift action!

It’s beyond time. Social media companies need to get serious about combating online hate. And the government needs to ensure they do.

Richard Marceau

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October 29, 2021

Montée dangereuse de l’antisémitisme au Canada

Le récent conflit israélo-palestinien a donné lieu à une montée dangereuse de l’antisémitisme au Canada, les incidents augmentant en fréquence et en gravité. La communauté juive était déjà le groupe...Read More

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May 27, 2021

Federal Court of Appeal rules on wine-labelling case, disagrees with lower court decision, refers case back to Canada Food Inspection Agency

OTTAWA, ON – Today, the Federal Court of Appeal rendered its decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Kattenburg, a case dealing with wine-labeling in the West Bank. In its decision, the Court...Read More

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May 05, 2021

CIJA supports Bill C-15

Today, CIJA wrote a letter to Minister Lametti, in support of Bill C-15, an Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples that was tabled today...Read More

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December 03, 2020

Policy Brief: IHRA and Defining Antisemitism

In June 2019, the Government of Canada announced it has adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism as part of Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy.

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October 27, 2020

We will not remain silent in the face of the continuing genocide of the Uyghur people

The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau The Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2, Canada Dear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Since 2016, the Government of China has...Read More

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October 19, 2020

Pride Reimagined 2020

Pride Reimagined 2020 Although this year might be different, our unwavering commitment remains the same. We are showing up to amplify and celebrate queer and trans Jewish voices, experiences, and...Read More

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August 11, 2020

CIJA calls on government to address rising antisemitism online

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July 24, 2020

The IHRA Definition

Antisemitism is rising at an alarming rate in this country, and that should worry all Canadians. Statistics Canada reports show a significant rise in hate crimes across Canada. The Jewish...Read More

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March 03, 2020

A letter to The Minister of Foreign Affairs

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November 19, 2018