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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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December 01, 2014