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Liberal MP Anthony Housefather talks about his new role as the federal government's special adviser on Jewish community relations (The Canadian Jewish News)

Anthony Housefather, MP for the Mount Royal riding of Montreal, was named special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced on July 5.

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July 08, 2024

PCO says it didn't search new human rights chief's online aliases, blames 'administrative oversight' (CBC)

PCO says it will review its background check process

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July 08, 2024

Trudeau government slammed for gap in screening of human rights commission head (Toronto Star)

A background check obtained by the Star is exposing gaps in the federal government’s screening process and public explanation of its controversial hiring of the newest chief of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

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July 08, 2024

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, July 7, 2024

This week, we articulated the dangers to Canadian society and to our shared values inherent in the concept of APR, marched in celebration of Queer Jewish joy and support of...Read More

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July 07, 2024

CIJA comment on the appointment of Dattani (CBC Radio One)

A firestorm has erupted over the appointment of Canada's new Human Rights Commissioner, Bju Tani. Previous comments he made have sparked outrage from Jewish groups. The Government suggested Dani did not disclose key information during the appointmen

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July 05, 2024

Board director of organization that will help decide how Google’s $100M is distributed regrets her anti-Israel retweets (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

'I acknowledge that some of the content I reshared on social media adds to the pain of Jewish communities and I apologize for that unreservedly,' said Sadia Zaman

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July 05, 2024

Montreal police remove protesters from pro-Palestinian encampment at Victoria Square (CBC News)

Montreal police in riot gear kicked protesters out of a pro-Palestinian encampment in Victoria Square early Friday morning.

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July 05, 2024

Conservatives vow to remove Liberals' pick for Canadian Human Rights Commission (CTV News, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

The Opposition Conservatives vowed Friday that a future Pierre Poilievre-led government would remove the man the Liberals just appointed to lead the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

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July 05, 2024

Government now says new human rights chief did disclose key information about controversial social media posts (CBC News)

The news raises questions about what the government knew about Birju Dattani's online activity

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July 05, 2024