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CIJA Statement Ahead of Prime Minister's Address

Toronto, ON – May 31, 2026 – Ahead of the Prime Minister’s national address on Canada’s antisemitism crisis, Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, released...

May 31, 2026

Combating Antisemitism

Davis Cup

Tennis Canada just announced that the Davis Cup matches in Halifax will be played without spectators in the stadium because of "escalating safety concerns." Extremists are threatening our Canadian way of...

Sep 10, 2025

Protecting Jewish Life

Update on appeal for interlocutory injunction to protect production of Canada’s kosher meat

CFIA’s unjustified and untenable imposition of conditions on shechita forces the Jewish community to seek court relief Ottawa, ON – July 12, 2024 – This week, the Centre for Israel...

Jul 12, 2024

Canada-Israel Friendship

Canada Needs to Change Course

Germany gets it. We need you to help PM Carney understand. Germany has made it clear: advancing recognition of Palestinian statehood right now would undermine efforts toward peace. After meeting...

Aug 27, 2025

Publications

What’s at Stake—Toronto’s Proposed Bylaw on Safe Access Zones

After 19 months of relentless, targeted harassment outside synagogues, Jewish schools, and community institutions, our collective voice is making a difference. The City of Toronto—Canada’s largest and most influential municipality—has...

May 21, 2025

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Response to Prime Minister Carney’s Statement on Ceasefire Talks

Ottawa, ON – July 24, 2025 – Today, Prime Minister Carney posted a statement on social media regarding ceasefire talks. In response, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, issued a statement:...Read More

CIJA

July 25, 2025

Ontario Classrooms Must Be Safe for Jewish Students

I am the proud grandson of Holocaust survivors. My Zeide (z”l) and Bubbe instilled in me a deep understanding of where unchecked antisemitism can lead. And now, as someone who...Read More

CIJA

July 23, 2025

StatsCan: Jewish Canadians Targeted 25x More in Hate Crimes

Ottawa, ON – July 22, 2025 – New data released today by Statistics Canada reveal that hate crimes targeting Canadian Jews remained alarmingly high in 2024, with 920 police-reported incidents—making Jews the...Read More

CIJA

July 22, 2025

CIJA Response to Federal Report on Antisemitism in Ontario Schools

Toronto, ON – July 14, 2025 – Today, the office of the Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism released a report detailing the results of a federally...Read More

CIJA

July 14, 2025

Keep Kneecap & Bob Vylan Off Canadian Stages

Kneecap and Bob Vylan have come under widespread international condemnation for their hate-fueled, extremist rhetoric. Their conduct at Glastonbury Music Festival, including chants of “Death to the IDF” and the...Read More

CIJA

July 10, 2025

Message from Noah Shack - A New Chapter

This is my first message to you as CEO and I want to thank you for your unwavering commitment to our shared mission—one that depends on your active involvement. Today,...Read More

CIJA

July 04, 2025

Jewish Community Welcomes Investment in B.C. Hate Crimes Unit

Vancouver, B.C. – July 4, 2025 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) and the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver thank the Government of British Columbia for its critical...Read More

CIJA

July 04, 2025

Noah Shack Named CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs

Ottawa, ON – June 27, 2025 – Today, the Board of Directors of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is pleased to announce that Noah Shack has been...Read More

CIJA

June 27, 2025

A Word From Our Chair: CIJA’s Board Announces New CEO

On behalf of our Board of Directors, I am pleased to share that Noah Shack has been selected to serve as CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs...Read More

CIJA

June 27, 2025

Faith Leaders Unite to combat Antisemitism at Inaugural Simeon Initiative Summit

Jewish-Christian summit launches year-long national initiative to strengthen interfaith solidarity Toronto, ON – June 25, 2025 – 100 Jewish and Christian leaders from across Canada gathered in Toronto this week...Read More

CIJA

June 25, 2025

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Davis Cup

Protecting Jewish Life

Update on appeal for interlocutory injunction to protect production of Canada’s kosher meat

Canada-Israel Friendship

Canada Needs to Change Course

Publications

What’s at Stake—Toronto’s Proposed Bylaw on Safe Access Zones

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