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Joint Statement on Bill C-9

THE COMBATTING HATE ACT IS A STEP FORWARD AND A CATALYST FOR STRONGER ENFORCEMENT Ottawa, ON – June 18, 2026 – Following the adoption of Bill C-9, Combatting Hate Act, into...

Jun 17, 2026

Combating Antisemitism

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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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

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

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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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