The Latest

Press Releases

UNRWA Funding: CIJA Demands Federal Government Accountability

“Government must be held accountable and abide by the law. They are not above it.” Ottawa, ON – August 20, 2024 – This week, lawyers representing the Canadian families who...

Aug 20, 2024

Combating Antisemitism

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...

Jul 23, 2024

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

CIJA rejects the ICJ’s non-binding opinion on Israel's policies towards the Palestinian territories, calls on the government of Canada to do the same

Ottawa, ON – July 19, 2024 – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its non-binding Advisory Opinion regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of...

Jul 19, 2024

Publications

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...

Aug 30, 2024

Action Alerts

Stay In the Know!

Get all the latest information from our newsletter, "This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy."

First name

Last name

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA, representing Jewish Federations across Canada. By clicking "Sign up," you consent to receive periodic updates from CIJA. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Le Centre consultatif des relations juives et israéliennes (CIJA) est l'agence de représentation de Fédérations juives du Canada - UIA, représentant les fédérations juives à travers le Canada. En cliquant sur « Sign up , » vous acceptez de recevoir des mises à jour périodiques de CIJA. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment.

All Posts

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, February 27, 2022

The Jewish Agency has received many requests from Jews who wish to leave Ukraine. Jewish Federations across Canada have launched fundraising appeals to help Jewish Ukrainians. We encourage those who...Read More

CIJA

February 27, 2022

OPINION: Confronting hate symbols in Canada (Toronto Sun)

Check out this article featuring CIJA in the Toronto Sun.

CIJA

February 25, 2022

CIJA Stands With Ukraine

CIJA stands with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the people of Ukraine in opposing Vladimir Putin's military aggression and violation of Ukrainian sovereignty.

CIJA

February 25, 2022

Le CIJA se réjouit d’un investissement important du Gouvernement du Québec dans le projet d’agrandissement du Musée de l’Holocauste Montréal

Benoit Charette, ministre responsable de la Lutte contre le racisme a annoncé aujourd’hui une contribution de 20 millions de dollars du Gouvernement du Québec pour soutenir le projet d’agrandissement du Musée de l’Holocauste Montréal.

CIJA

February 22, 2022

Antisemitism Has No Place in Our Schools

Toronto, ON – Valley Park Middle School in Toronto reported a disturbing incident of antisemitism on Thursday, February 17.

CIJA

February 22, 2022

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, February 20, 2022

This week, the Toronto City Council passed the 2022 City Budget, which will provide resources to grow the Toronto Police Service’s Neighbourhood Community Officer program and to address hate crime....Read More

CIJA

February 20, 2022

City of Toronto Allocating Funds to Combat Hate Crime

Today, the Toronto municipal government passed the 2022 City Budget, which will provide resources to grow the Toronto Police Service’s Neighbourhood Community Officer program and to address hate crime.

CIJA

February 17, 2022

The Jewish Community: Advocating for Those in Need

Life with any kind of disability, whether medical, physical, or mental, can be a huge challenge. Sometimes just getting through a normal day can be a triumph. There are programs...Read More

Michelle Ausfresser

February 17, 2022

CIJA mourns the passing of our cherished colleague David Ouellette

Montreal, QC—It is with profound sadness that we share the news that our colleague and friend David Ouellette died early this morning after a courageous battle with cancer.

CIJA

February 15, 2022

Le CIJA déplore le décès de notre cher collègue et ami David Ouellette

Pour publication immédiate Montréal, QC – C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous partageons la nouvelle que notre collègue et ami David Ouellette est décédé tôt ce matin après un...Read More

CIJA

February 15, 2022

Are you a member of the media looking for a statement, an expert opinion, or an interview?

Visit our Press Centre

Press Releases

UNRWA Funding: CIJA Demands Federal Government Accountability

Combating Antisemitism

CIJA granted leave to submit observations in ICC case against Israeli leaders

Protecting Jewish Life

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

Canada-Israel Friendship

CIJA rejects the ICJ’s non-binding opinion on Israel's policies towards the Palestinian territories, calls on the government of Canada to do the same

Publications

A Word from Our Chair | August 30, 2024

Action Alerts

Stay In the Know!

All Posts

Search

Are you a member of the media looking for a statement, an expert opinion, or an interview?