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CIJA Welcomes Government Investment in Community Security, Urges More Action to Confront Sources of Violence

Ottawa, Ontario – March 11, 2026 – Today, the Government of Canada announced a $10 million immediate investment toward Jewish community security. In response, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, released the following statement: ...Read More

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March 11, 2026

CIJA Applauds B.C. Safe Access Legislation

Victoria, B.C. – March 9, 2026 – Today, B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma and Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare announced that the provincial government will introduce legislation to protect safe access to places of...Read More

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March 09, 2026

Jewish Community Calls For Urgent Action in The Wake of Two Shooting Attacks at Toronto-Area Synagogues

Toronto, ON – March 7, 2026 –In the wake of two shooting attacks overnight at Shaarei Shomayim and Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)—coming just days after another attack on a...Read More

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March 07, 2026

An Advocacy Update for Our Community

The past week has brought both hope and hardship. The threat posed by Iran’s Islamic Republic, which has inflicted pain and suffering on its own people, the region, and the world, is being...Read More

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March 06, 2026

Toronto’s Jewish Community Calls for Vigilance After Synagogue Shooting

Toronto, ON – March 3, 2026 – Last night, Toronto police reported that Temple Emanu-El in North York was struck by gunfire. The incident took place shortly after community members had...Read More

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March 03, 2026

Special Webinar: Developments in Israel and Iran

Watch it now. February 28, 2026 marked an historic turning point for millions of people worldwide. Like the entire world, the Canadian Jewish community watched the momentous events unfolding in...Read More

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March 01, 2026

CIJA Welcomes Canada’s Support For Military Action Against The Islamic Regime and Israel’s Right to Defend Its People

Ottawa, ON – February 28, 2026 – Targeted strikes in Iran come amid the Islamic Regime’s ongoing repression of its own people and its continued role as a driver of terrorism and instability far beyond its borders – including here...Read More

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February 28, 2026

CIJA Statement on Hasan Piker Event at UBC

Vancouver, B.C. – February 10, 2026 – On Thursday, controversial U.S.-based streamer Hasan Piker will speak at an event at the University of British Columbia’s Chan Centre. In response, Nico Slobinsky, Vice President, Pacific Region,...Read More

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February 10, 2026

CIJA Statement on the Government of Canada’s New Approach to Addressing Hate

Ottawa, ON – February 4, 2026 – Today, the government announced a change in its approach to addressing the surge in hate, with the launch of an advisory council. In...Read More

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February 04, 2026

CIJA Strengthens Alberta Advocacy

Calgary, AB – February 4, 2026 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada–UIA, is pleased to announce that Marley Gillies has joined the organization...Read More

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February 04, 2026

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