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June 22, 2022
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Wine Labeling: Anti-israel Activists’ Attempt to Use Canadian Legal System to Advance Anti-israel Objectives Fails
On May 13, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released their decision, entitled: Reconsideration and redetermination of a label complaint, regarding two wines produced in the West Bank and sold in Ontario with “Product of Israel” branding.
May 18, 2022
Combating Antisemitism
Toronto Police Ready for Weekend of Protests
Today, Toronto Police Chief James Ramer and Toronto Mayor John Tory spoke about the city’s approach to protests taking place this weekend, including the Al Quds Day rally that has included vicious antisemitism in the past.
Apr 29, 2022
Protecting Jewish Life
Yom HaShoah Events 2022
On April 28, the Jewish communities across the globe will honour the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the brave Survivors on Yom HaShoah. Events are being held...
Apr 21, 2022
Publications
A Word from Our Chair | June 30, 2022
Tomorrow is Canada Day. Our country is a model for many democracies around the world. Canada has a long history of pursuing equality regardless of gender, sexuality, religion, or country...
Jun 30, 2022
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Selon les statistiques les plus récentes de Statistique Canada, les Juifs sont, année après année, le groupe le plus ciblé par les crimes haineux au Canada. Bien qu’ils représentent 1...Read More
CIJA
November 09, 2020
In June 2019, the Government of Canada announced it has adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism as part of Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy.
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October 27, 2020
The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau The Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2, Canada Dear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Since 2016, the Government of China has...Read More
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October 19, 2020
Pride Reimagined 2020 Although this year might be different, our unwavering commitment remains the same. We are showing up to amplify and celebrate queer and trans Jewish voices, experiences, and...Read More
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August 11, 2020
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July 24, 2020
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July 23, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2020 Ottawa, ON — The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) welcomes today’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the Genetic...Read More
CIJA
July 10, 2020
Anti-Black racism is present everywhere, including in Canada. We stand with our friends in the Black community. We are listening. We are hearing. We are learning.
CIJA
June 08, 2020
Antisemitism is rising at an alarming rate in this country, and that should worry all Canadians. Statistics Canada reports show a significant rise in hate crimes across Canada. The Jewish...Read More
CIJA
March 03, 2020
Introduction Ce mémoire du Centre consultatif des relations juives et israéliennes (CIJA) a pour objectif d’expliquer l’opposition de la communauté juive institutionnelle du Québec au projet de loi 21 :...Read More
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May 08, 2019