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UNRWA Funding: CIJA Demands Federal Government Accountability

“Government must be held accountable and abide by the law. They are not above it.” Ottawa, ON – August 20, 2024 – This week, lawyers representing the Canadian families who...

Aug 20, 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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L’éducation pour lutter contre l’antisémitisme (La Presse)

Québec annonce un nouveau programme éducatif pour lutter contre l’antisémitisme. La plateforme vise à sensibiliser les jeunes face à la haine, alors que la communauté juive dénonce les attaques contre ses membres qui se sont multipliées ces derniers mois.

CIJA

July 11, 2024

McGill says security concerns forced the dismantling of encampment (Montreal Gazette)

McGill students who participated in the encampment will face penalties that could include expulsion, according to the university's administration.

CIJA

July 11, 2024

New online platform launched in Quebec to help combat antisemitism in schools (CityNews Montreal)

The solution starts with education,” says Eta Yudin of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, launching a new platform in Quebec to help teach youth how to identify, unlearn, and stand against antisemitism. Alyssia Rubertucci reports.

CIJA

July 11, 2024

Canada: University of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters (Israel National News)

Canadian Jewish groups dismayed over the agreement which appears to capitulate to the demands of the protesters.

CIJA

July 11, 2024

‘Bubble zones’ limit protests outside communities of faith in Vaughan, Ont. Are they a good idea? (Broadview)

While some see them as a necessary step to protect faith communities from hate, others raise freedom-of-speech concerns

CIJA

July 11, 2024

CIJA Unveils New Resource to Combat Antisemitism in Schools

July 11 – 11:15 a.m. | Federation CJA Building, Montreal Montreal, QC – July 11, 2024 – Media representatives are invited to a press briefing by Eta Yudin, Vice-President – Quebec,...Read More

CIJA

July 11, 2024

Week of antisemitic incidents includes posters and cemetery vandalism (The Suburban)

A dozen posters with swastikas seen in Outremont saying the federal Conservatives and Liberals, and provincial CAQ, and Mount Royal MP Anthony Housefather, are aligned with Nazis because of their support of Israel, have been roundly condemned.

CIJA

July 10, 2024

Live updates: Heavy police presence as McGill begins dismantling encampment (Ottawa Citizen)

The development comes after a Pro-Palestinian protest on Friday ended with windows broken, a university security guard assaulted and one man arrested. Protesters recently denied entry to fire department inspectors.

CIJA

July 10, 2024

Movement 'will not end with the encampments,' pro-Palestinian protester says (Montreal Gazette)

McGill says the encampment was a "magnet for violence and intimidation" organized largely by individuals who are not part of the university.

CIJA

July 10, 2024

Controversy over new human rights chief threatens support for online harms bill (The Globe and Mail)

Justice Minister Arif Virani is facing fresh pressure to split the online harms bill in two as the controversy surrounding the appointment of Canada’s new human rights chief threatens to undermine support for a key plank of the bill designed to combat hate.

CIJA

July 10, 2024

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UNRWA Funding: CIJA Demands Federal Government Accountability

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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