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Court decision halts enforcement of Ottawa’s kosher slaughter rules (The Globe and Mail, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

A Federal Court decision has put a pause on enforcement of Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals.

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July 24, 2024

Employment lawyer to probe appointment of human rights chief accused of anti-Israel record (National Post)

The Centre of Israel and Jewish Affairs says it was recently contacted about providing information to its investigating team

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July 24, 2024

Canadian Judge Grants Jewish Groups Injunction Against Shechita Regulations (Hamodia)

A Canadian judge agreed Wednesday to suspend shechita regulations that Jewish groups and kosher meat companies said stifled freedom of religion and led to the closing of most national slaughterhouses, pending the results of a lawsuit filed against Canada’s food inspection agency.

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July 24, 2024

Montreal electronic traffic signs hacked to display pro-Palestinian political slogans (The Globe and Mail, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

Montreal police are investigating after electronic message boards at two road construction sites in Montreal displayed pro-Palestinian political slogans Wednesday morning instead of usual traffic alerts

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July 24, 2024

Des panneaux de signalisation à Montréal affichent des slogans propalestiniens (ICI Radio-Canada Grand Montréal, + syndication La Presse canadienne)

Les membres de la communauté juive du Québec demandent des réponses après avoir remarqué que des babillards électroniques sur deux chantiers de construction à Montréal affichaient des slogans politiques propalestiniens au lieu des alertes routières habituelles.

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July 24, 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

Canadian citizen shot after attempted terror stabbing in Israel (True North)

The attempted attack comes as Canada continues to make headlines around the world for its frequent pro-Hamas protests.

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July 22, 2024

Canada : un outil pour « désapprendre l’antisémitisme » (The Times of Israel)

Le Centre consultatif des relations juives et israéliennes veut déconstruire les clichés antisémites et s'adresse surtout aux écoles québécoises

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July 22, 2024

Canadian knife attack in Israel called 'wake-up call' over problem of homegrown extremism (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

Reports suggest Zachareah Adam Quraishi shouted 'free Palestine' as he ran towards security personnel at Netiv Ha’asara with a kitchen knife

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July 22, 2024