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A Word From Our Chair - Our Battle is Canada's Battle

As we prepare to welcome the Jewish New Year and the sacred season of reflection and renewal, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who provided feedback on...Read More

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October 01, 2024

CIJA condemns reckless Liberal motion to study recognition of Palestinian statehood without negotiations

Ottawa, ON – September 24, 2024 – Today, Liberal Members of Parliament introduced a motion in the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee (FAAE) to study the recognition of a...Read More

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September 24, 2024

CIJA Welcomes New Canada Community Security Program

Ottawa, ON – September 24, 2024 – Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate, released today by the Government of Canada, includes major improvements to the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP), which...Read More

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September 24, 2024

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | September 22, 2024

This week, we undertook a BUYcott action to support Indigo - Chapters, targeted by anti-Israel groups. We are communicating our concern about a school trip where TDSB students were exposed...Read More

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September 22, 2024

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

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

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

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