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CIJA Statement Ahead of Prime Minister's Address

Toronto, ON – May 31, 2026 – Ahead of the Prime Minister’s national address on Canada’s antisemitism crisis, Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, released...

May 31, 2026

Combating Antisemitism

Davis Cup

Tennis Canada just announced that the Davis Cup matches in Halifax will be played without spectators in the stadium because of "escalating safety concerns." Extremists are threatening our Canadian way of...

Sep 10, 2025

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

Canada Needs to Change Course

Germany gets it. We need you to help PM Carney understand. Germany has made it clear: advancing recognition of Palestinian statehood right now would undermine efforts toward peace. After meeting...

Aug 27, 2025

Publications

What’s at Stake—Toronto’s Proposed Bylaw on Safe Access Zones

After 19 months of relentless, targeted harassment outside synagogues, Jewish schools, and community institutions, our collective voice is making a difference. The City of Toronto—Canada’s largest and most influential municipality—has...

May 21, 2025

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Government of Ontario investments in combating hate and antisemitism

Today, the Government of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement announced additional investments towards combating antisemitism and online hate.

CIJA

November 04, 2021

A Word From Our Chairs – The torch is passed. Will you carry it?

Today is the start of Holocaust Education Month. Never again is a practice. A commitment. A promise to future generations. As we commemorate Holocaust Education Month, we honour the memories...Read More

CIJA

November 01, 2021

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy – October 31, 2021

On the third anniversary of the antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh that took the lives of 11 innocent Jews, CIJA pledges to continue our advocacy...Read More

CIJA

October 31, 2021

The time is now. Combating online hate requires swift action!

It’s beyond time. Social media companies need to get serious about combating online hate. And the government needs to ensure they do.

Richard Marceau

October 29, 2021

CIJA Applauds Government of Canada’s Commitment to Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be making the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism a permeant position.

CIJA

October 13, 2021

CIJA Concerned by Extremist Speaker at Canadian Conference

Toronto, ON – The Muslim Student Leadership conference, organized by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), is scheduled to be held from August 6-8, 2021. The conference, targeting Canadian youth,...Read More

CIJA

August 05, 2021

CBC Interview on Antisemitism

Shimon Koffler Fogel, CIJA's President and CEO, spoke to CBC News' Ginella Massa about CIJA’s policy proposals for government action on antisemitism that were presented at the National Antisemitism Summit.

CIJA

July 27, 2021

Press Release: CIJA Concludes National Summit on Antisemitism

Yesterday, the Government of Canada hosted a National Summit on Antisemitism to identify and take concrete action to address the rise of antisemitism facing Jewish communities across Canada.

CIJA

July 22, 2021

Press Release: TDSB Reinstates Staff Member Who Distributed Terrorist Materials

Today, the Toronto District School Board reinstated Javier Dávila, following an investigation into the distribution of terrorist materials

CIJA

July 16, 2021

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

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CIJA Statement Ahead of Prime Minister's Address

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Davis Cup

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Update on appeal for interlocutory injunction to protect production of Canada’s kosher meat

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Canada Needs to Change Course

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What’s at Stake—Toronto’s Proposed Bylaw on Safe Access Zones

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