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Unionized Jewish employees taking OPSEU to Ontario Human Rights Tribunal

Ontario Public Service Employees Union Created a Culture that Openly Advocates Anti-Jewish and Anti-Israel Propaganda and Antisemitism Ottawa, ON – October 10, 2024 – On October 7, 2024, the anniversary...

Oct 10, 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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This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | October 6, 2024

This week, we prepare for a national slate of commemorations honouring the victims and hostages of October 7, 2023. We have created an online portal to report incidents of antisemitism...

Oct 06, 2024

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2021 Queen’s Park Advocacy Day

On December 8th, Jewish community leaders met with dozens of Ontario MPPs throughout Queen’s Park Advocacy Day for virtual conversations about issues that matter to our Jewish community, including combating...Read More

CIJA

December 15, 2021

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy – December 12, 2021

Trustee Lulka has been vindicated! Common sense and justice have prevailed. CIJA is grateful to the thousands of community members who made their voices heard. The Trustees listened. LEARN MORE...Read More

CIJA

December 12, 2021

Achievements of the Government of Quebec in the fight against racism and discrimination

We welcome the Quebec government's determination to adopt concrete measures to fight antisemitism and its decision to go beyond the 25 recommended actions in the fight against discrimination and racism.

CIJA

December 10, 2021

Trustee Lulka Vindicated

Tonight, the Board of Trustees at the Toronto District School Board determined that Trustee Lulka did not breach the code of conduct in speaking out against antisemitism.

CIJA

December 08, 2021

Antisemitism at the Toronto District School Board

In May, materials were circulated to TDSB educators that included content that promoted terrorism. Trustee Alexandra Lulka issued a statement raising concerns about them.

CIJA

December 07, 2021

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy – December 5th, 2021

CIJA is outraged by a report by the Toronto District School Board Integrity Commissioner that recommends that a Jewish trustee be censured for calling out antisemitism and the promotion of...Read More

CIJA

December 05, 2021

A Word From Our Chairs – We’ve let in a little light

As we approach Shabbat and lighting the next Chanukah candles, it’s time to consider how just a little light can make a difference. During their biennial national convention, members of...Read More

CIJA

December 03, 2021

CIJA rejects double standard applied to Jewish TDSB Trustee for calling out antisemitism

TDSB Trustee Alexandra Lulka issued a statement raising concerns about antisemitic materials , which resulted in a complaint against her and an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner.

CIJA

December 03, 2021

Le CIJA souligne le rehaussement du budget de la Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse

Montréal, 2 décembre 2021 – Dans sa plus récente mise à jour budgétaire, le Gouvernement du Québec a rehaussé de 20 millions de dollars le budget de la Commission des droits de...Read More

CIJA

December 03, 2021

Like most Canadians, the Canadian Coalition to Combat Online Hate wants action on online hate

 Reacting to a report commissioned by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and conducted by Nanos Research, the CCTCOH has issued a statement.

CIJA

December 02, 2021

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Unionized Jewish employees taking OPSEU to Ontario Human Rights Tribunal

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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This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | October 6, 2024

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