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CIJA Condemns Amnesty International's Anti-Israel Report as Dangerous and Misleading

Ottawa, ON – December 5, 2024 – Today, Amnesty International released the findings of its so-called "independent" investigation into the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This report follows Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attacks,...

Dec 05, 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 | December 1, 2024

This week, we hosted a press conference at Parliament Hill to express our outrage at last weekend’s antisemitic riots in Montreal, how they fall into a pattern of home-grown radicalization,...

Dec 01, 2024

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Jewish Community Concerned by Second Antisemitic Assault in Toronto Within One Week

TORONTO, ON – Over the past week, a man with a swastika on his chest has twice assaulted members of Toronto’s Jewish community. On Tuesday, he was reportedly charged in connection...Read More

CIJA

July 14, 2021

CIJA Welcomes Government of Ontario Action to Combat Antisemitism in Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – Today, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced the province’s plan to counter rising antisemitism in schools and communities. Partnering with the Friends of Simon...Read More

CIJA

July 05, 2021

CIJA Welcomes the Passing of Bill C-6 Through the House of Commons and Senate

Ottawa, ON— Tuesday, Bill C-6 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code – conversion therapy) passed third reading in the House of Commons and is currently in the Senate of Canada for debate. The bill recognizes the harm done...Read More

CIJA

June 25, 2021

Federation CJA and CIJA Welcome Montreal City Council’s Condemnation of Antisemitism

MONTREAL, QC – Today, Montreal’s City Council passed a motion condemning the recent wave of antisemitism in the city. Presented by Ensemble Montréal and proposed by City Councillor for the...Read More

CIJA

June 16, 2021

Conviction of Your Wards News Editor James Sears Upheld

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO , ON – Today, the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario upheld the conviction of James Sears, editor of Your Ward News. In 2019, Sears was convicted...Read More

CIJA

June 14, 2021

Press Release: CIJA welcomes Government of Canada decision to host Emergency Summit on Antisemitism

Today, CIJA received confirmation that the Government of Canada will convene an Emergency Summit to Combat Antisemitism.

CIJA

June 11, 2021

Communiqué de presse : La Fédération CJA et le CIJA applaudissent l’adoption de la définition de l’antisémitisme de l’IHRA par le gouvernement du Québec

Le ministre de la Lutte contre le racisme et le gouvernement du Québec ont fait un pas concret dans la lutte contre l'antisémitisme,.

CIJA

June 09, 2021

Press Release: Federation CJA and CIJA Applaud the Government of Quebec’s Adoption of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

The Government of Quebec’s adoption of the IHRA definition is an important step in the fight against antisemitism in Quebec.

CIJA

June 09, 2021

CIJA Welcomes Toronto Mayor Statement on Antisemitism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – Today, Toronto Mayor John Tory reiterated his commitment to confronting antisemitism. Following a meeting with leadership of Toronto’s Jewish community, Mayor Tory announced that...Read More

CIJA

June 02, 2021

Press Release: Toronto Jewish Community Raises Concerns About Massive Spike In Local Antisemitism

More than 50 antisemitic incidents have been reported to-date in May – five times the previous monthly average for 2021 – according to the UJA.

CIJA

May 28, 2021

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CIJA Condemns Amnesty International's Anti-Israel Report as Dangerous and Misleading

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

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | December 1, 2024

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