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CIJA warns Iran-backed “Quds Day” is a threat to security

Ottawa, ON – March 12, 2026 – Ahead of demonstrations across Canada later this week as part of “Al Quds Day,” established in 1979 by Iran’s Supreme Leader and essentially...

Mar 12, 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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Conversation with the Federation of Black Canadians

Anti-Black racism is present everywhere, including in Canada. We stand with our friends in the Black community. We are listening. We are hearing. We are learning.

CIJA

June 08, 2020

The IHRA Definition

Antisemitism is rising at an alarming rate in this country, and that should worry all Canadians. Statistics Canada reports show a significant rise in hate crimes across Canada. The Jewish...Read More

CIJA

March 03, 2020

Mémoire du CIJA sur le projet de loi 21

Introduction Ce mémoire du Centre consultatif des relations juives et israéliennes (CIJA) a pour objectif d’expliquer l’opposition de la communauté juive institutionnelle du Québec au projet de loi 21 :...Read More

CIJA

May 08, 2019

A letter to The Minister of Foreign Affairs

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CIJA

November 19, 2018

Letter to House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Dear Committee Members, The following is offered as a written submission regarding Bill C-81 (An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada) on behalf of the Centre for Israel and Jewish...Read More

CIJA

October 26, 2018

CIJA’s Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau on Blood Ban Policy

On September 27th, CIJA wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to urge the Government of Canada and Canadian Blood Services to take immediate steps to end Canada’s discriminatory blood ban policy and adopt screening standards consistent with both science and the growing international consensus.

CIJA

October 10, 2018

PRESS RELEASE: CIJA and Holocaust Survivors Applaud Court Decision Upholding Revocation of Oberlander’s Citizenship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE click here for an audio version of this release September 27, 2018 TORONTO, ON –The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) and the Canadian Jewish Holocaust...Read More

CIJA

September 27, 2018

CIJA Applauds Passage of Bill Protecting Transgender Canadians from Hate

Ottawa, ON – Today, the Senate voted to pass Bill C-16: An Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code. As a result, gender identity and expression...Read More

CIJA

June 15, 2017

30 novembre : Jour commémoratif des réfugiés juifs des pays arabes

Times of Israel Le 24 novembre 1947, à peine 5 jours avant le vote de partition aux Nations unies, créant à partir du Mandat britannique deux États pour deux peuples,...Read More

CIJA

December 01, 2014

Recognizing Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries

CIJA and its predecessor organizations have long called for changes to Canada’s policy on Middle East peace to reflect the historic experience of Jewish refugees from Arab countries. While the situation faced...Read More

CIJA

November 14, 2014

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CIJA warns Iran-backed “Quds Day” is a threat to security

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Davis Cup

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

Canada-Israel Friendship

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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