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This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | September 1, 2024

This week, we have been in touch with administrations at campuses across Canada regarding preparation for the upcoming academic year in the context of emboldened anti-Israel and antisemitic actors. We...Read More

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September 01, 2024

A Word from Our Chair | August 30, 2024

My name is Elan Pratzer, and I’m honoured to have taken on the role of Chair of the Board of Directors here at CIJA. Before I get too far into...Read More

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August 30, 2024

It's Time to Fire Fred Hahn

Since Hamas’ barbaric October 7 terror attacks against Israel, which claimed more than 1,200 lives – eight of them Canadian – the situation within CUPE has deteriorated rapidly – largely...Read More

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August 23, 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

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | August 11, 2024

This week, we urged the government to improve its immigration screening and encouraged widespread participation in our demand to government to pass legislation banning the glorification of terrorism. We submitted...Read More

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August 11, 2024

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | August 04, 2024

This week, following a murderous attack upon innocent Druze children by Hezbollah, we demanded Minister Mélanie Joly issue an unambiguous condemnation of the Iran-sponsored terrorist organization – and we were...Read More

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August 04, 2024

It’s time to make terrorist symbols illegal! 

The recent surge in home-grown radicalization and the resulting increase in hate crimes against Jews in Canada have reached a troubling tipping point. Last month, a Canadian citizen attempted...Read More

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August 02, 2024

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | July 28, 2024

This week, we successfully petitioned to submit observations to the International Criminal Court regarding accusations of war crimes against Israel. We have spoken out on the dangers of letting antisemitism...Read More

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July 28, 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

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