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CIJA fighting for accountability from federal government over renewing UNWRA funding

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FAILS TO STOP LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CHALLENGING DECISION TO RESUME UNRWA FUNDING Ottawa, ON – September 12, 2024 – Yesterday, the Federal Court rejected the government’s motion to dismiss...

Sep 12, 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

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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

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Embattled human-rights commissioner Birju Dattani starts his new job by being on leave, Ottawa says (The Canadian Jewish News)

Just hours before Birju Dattani was set to become Canada’s new head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, amidst accusations of having an anti-Israel and antisemitic track record, the federal Minister of Justice has announced the embattled lawyer will not be starting work as scheduled, on Thursday Aug. 8.

CIJA

August 07, 2024

New human rights commissioner on leave after review, minister says (CBC News)

Birju Dattani's social media posts were deemed antisemitic by advocacy group

CIJA

August 07, 2024

New human rights commissioner agrees to 'take leave' as independent review concludes (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

Following his appointment back in June, prominent Jewish advocacy organizations raised concerns about anti-Israel posts Birju Dattani made nearly a decade ago

CIJA

August 07, 2024

Activists praise Ismail Haniyeh at Montreal, Toronto rallies (The Jerusalem Post)

During the "night of rage" event later that evening, speakers said that they would never recognize Israel and glorified Haniyeh and other terrorists who died fighting against Israel.

CIJA

August 06, 2024

Pour le Québec, contre la haine (La Presse)

La vague d’actes antisémites qui s’est manifestée depuis le 7 octobre dernier à Montréal a ébranlé la communauté juive. Le président du conseil d’administration de la Fédération CJA en témoigne. Fier d’habiter au Québec, il se dit plus motivé que jamais à tisser des liens avec ses voisins.

CIJA

August 05, 2024

Toronto police seek Scream mask vandal for anti-Israel graffiti at Jewish sites (The Jerusalem Post)

In footage released by police, a person in a Ghostface mask spray painted a sign before fleeing the scene. The suspect is the lone suspect in several incidents in the cities of Vaughan and Markham.

CIJA

August 04, 2024

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | August 04, 2024

This week, following a murderous attack upon innocent Druze children by Hezbollah, we demanded Minister Mélanie Joly issue an unambiguous condemnation of the Iran-sponsored terrorist organization – and we were...Read More

CIJA

August 04, 2024

It’s time to make terrorist symbols illegal! 

The recent surge in home-grown radicalization and the resulting increase in hate crimes against Jews in Canada have reached a troubling tipping point. Last month, a Canadian citizen attempted...Read More

CIJA

August 02, 2024

Signs at two Toronto synagogues torched overnight in hate-motivated crime spree (The Canadian Jewish News)

Signs on the properties of two Toronto synagogues were lit on fire early on the morning of July 31, the latest in a string of fires at Jewish institutions this week. At Kehillat Shaarei Torah, an Orthodox congregation, three signs for the UJA and JNF were set ablaze, as well as one sign for the UJA at Temple Sinai Congregation, which is Reform.

CIJA

July 31, 2024

"Unlearn it" program to fight antisemitism launched in Quebec (The Suburban)

The Unlearn It program, a free, bilingual resource launched in Ontario in 2023, “offers short educational videos and discussion guides to frame constructive, courageous conversations – at home or in the classroom – centred on Canadian Grade 6-8 students’ lived experiences with antisemitism and online hate.” Animated videos, in French and based on actual antisemitic incidents, were shown at the press conference.

CIJA

July 31, 2024

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CIJA fighting for accountability from federal government over renewing UNWRA funding

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

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A Word from Our Chair | August 30, 2024

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