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Community Survey Reveals High Level of Antisemitic Incidents in British Columbia

More than half of community members have experienced at least one antisemitic incident Vancouver, B.C. – March 19, 2025 – In the lead-up to the International Day for the Elimination...

Mar 19, 2025

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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

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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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Consultation Brief: National Forum on Combatting Hate Crimes, Terrorism, and Antisemitism

Consultation Brief: National Forum on Combatting Hate Crimes, Terrorism, and Antisemitism Objective The objective of this document is to discuss and refine key policy recommendations to address the growing issues of...

Feb 12, 2025

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Jewish Federations across Canada deeply concerned by spike in antisemitic incidents in Canada related to the conflict between Hamas and Israel.

Issued Jointly Across Canada — Over the last 48 hours, there have been highly disturbing reports of antisemitism in communities across Canada. Jewish federations across Canada are an important hub...Read More

CIJA

May 18, 2021

Jewish Organizations Condemn Violence at Toronto Protest

TORONTO, ON – Today (Saturday), antisemitic violence erupted at a protest organized by Palestinian activists at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto. Shocking video and eyewitness accounts confirm that a...Read More

CIJA

May 16, 2021

CIJA Concerned by wave of violence and antisemitism connected to conflict in the Middle East

Ottawa, ON – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is gravely concerned by the wave of violence and antisemitism impacting communities across Canada, which is connected to the ongoing...Read More

CIJA

May 16, 2021

Federation CJA and CIJA Condemn the Hateful and Violent Incidents Targeting Jewish Montrealers Over the Past 24 Hours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montreal, QC – Earlier today, hundreds of peaceful pro-Israel demonstrators at Montreal’s Dorchester Square were the target of verbal and physical attacks by anti-Israel protesters. Shocking video...Read More

CIJA

May 16, 2021

Federal Court of Appeal rules on wine-labelling case

Today, the Federal Court of Appeal rendered its decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Kattenburg, a case dealing with wine-labeling.

CIJA

May 05, 2021

Federal Court of Appeal rules on wine-labelling case, disagrees with lower court decision, refers case back to Canada Food Inspection Agency

OTTAWA, ON – Today, the Federal Court of Appeal rendered its decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Kattenburg, a case dealing with wine-labeling in the West Bank. In its decision, the Court...Read More

CIJA

May 05, 2021

Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA and CIJA horrified and heartbroken by the tragedy in Meron, Israel at a Lag B’Omer event

Toronto, ON – Yesterday, 45 people were crushed to death and many more injured at a Lag B’Omer event in Meron, Israel. In response, Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA and CIJA...Read More

CIJA

April 30, 2021

Toronto and York Region Hate Crime Statistics Underscore Troubling Persistence of Antisemitism

TORONTO, ON – This week, Toronto Police Service and the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board released their annual...

CIJA

April 23, 2021

Communiqué de presse : Le CIJA est déçu de la décision de la Cour du Québec de maintenir la Loi 21

Communiqué de presse : Le CIJA est profondément déçu de la décision de la Cour du Québec de maintenir la Loi

CIJA

April 20, 2021

CIJA Disappointed with Quebec Court’s Decision to Uphold Bill 21

MONTREAL, QC — Earlier today, Quebec’s Superior Court decided to uphold Quebec’s controversial Bill 21: An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State. In response, CIJA’s Quebec Vice President, Eta...Read More

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April 20, 2021

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Community Survey Reveals High Level of Antisemitic Incidents in British Columbia

Combating Antisemitism

Recommended Reading for Canadian Jewish Advocacy

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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Consultation Brief: National Forum on Combatting Hate Crimes, Terrorism, and Antisemitism

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