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Ahead of Spring Economic Statement, Jewish Community Calls For Stronger Security Support

Ottawa, ON – April 15, 2026 – Ahead of the April 28 Spring Economic Statement, Canada’s Jewish community is urging the federal government to significantly expand and streamline the Canada...

Apr 15, 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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Policy Brief: IHRA and Defining Antisemitism

In June 2019, the Government of Canada announced it has adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism as part of Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy.

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October 27, 2020

We will not remain silent in the face of the continuing genocide of the Uyghur people

The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau The Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2, Canada Dear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Since 2016, the Government of China has...Read More

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October 19, 2020

Pride Reimagined 2020

Pride Reimagined 2020 Although this year might be different, our unwavering commitment remains the same. We are showing up to amplify and celebrate queer and trans Jewish voices, experiences, and...Read More

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August 11, 2020

CIJA calls on government to address rising antisemitism online

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July 24, 2020

CIJA writes Saskatchewan Attorney General about Canadian Nationalist Party Leader

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July 23, 2020

CIJA welcomes Supreme Court of Canada ruling to uphold the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2020 Ottawa, ON — The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) welcomes today’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the Genetic...Read More

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July 10, 2020

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

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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

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May 08, 2019

A letter to The Minister of Foreign Affairs

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November 19, 2018

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Davis Cup

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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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