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After Eldidi blunder, Jewish groups concerned over Canada's screening of Gazan refugees (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

With the Ahmed Eldidi case revealing gaping holes in the country’s immigration security backstop, a Canadian Jewish group is urging the government proceed cautiously as Canada prepares to welcome thousands of Gazan refugees.

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August 30, 2024

'We feel alone': Jews wonder if they have a future at McGill University (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

As campus became the scene of a Kristallnacht-themed rally and chants of 'Viva, viva, intifada,' Jewish students felt abandoned by McGill administrators

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August 30, 2024

Jewish organizations start September ready to tackle antisemitism on university campuses (The Canadian Jewish News)

As students return to university campuses this week, Jewish organizations throughout Canada say they are preparing to take action against the antisemitism that marked last academic year.

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August 30, 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

Listed Canadian non-profit org celebrates Hamas militants on social media (True North)

An organization with non-profit status in Canada made social media posts celebrating designated terrorist entities and glorifying the death of Hamas militants as martyrs fighting against the Jewish state of Israel.

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August 30, 2024

Winnipeg Jewish leaders meet with Trudeau (Winnipeg Free Press)

Concern about rising antisemitism dominated a meeting between representatives from Winnipeg’s Jewish community and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday.

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August 29, 2024

Canadian union leader defies calls to resign after being accused of 'pattern' of Jew-hatred, propaganda (Jewish News Syndicate)

Fred Hahn, a head of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, has apologized for applauding the “resistance” on Oct. 7 and sharing an antisemitic video about the Olympics.

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August 29, 2024

A campaigning Justin Trudeau stopped to speak with Jewish community leaders in Winnipeg (The Canadian Jewish News)

Concern about rising antisemitism and security precautions were topics on the table when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with representatives from the Jewish community of Winnipeg on Aug. 29.

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August 29, 2024

Justin Ling: We’re terrible at talking about the Israel-Hamas conflict. I tried to figure out why. (Toronto Star)

Earlier this month, Ottawa’s Pride festival put out a statement that denounced, in “solidarity with Palestine,” the “ongoing genocide” in Gaza and called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

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August 29, 2024