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CIJA Condemns Amnesty International's Anti-Israel Report as Dangerous and Misleading

Ottawa, ON – December 5, 2024 – Today, Amnesty International released the findings of its so-called "independent" investigation into the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This report follows Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attacks,...

Dec 05, 2024

Combating Antisemitism

CIJA granted leave to submit observations in ICC case against Israeli leaders

Jewish Federations’ Advocacy Agent Criticizes Ottawa for Not Requesting Leave to Intervene Ottawa, ON – July 23, 2024 – Yesterday, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) was granted...

Jul 23, 2024

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

CIJA rejects the ICJ’s non-binding opinion on Israel's policies towards the Palestinian territories, calls on the government of Canada to do the same

Ottawa, ON – July 19, 2024 – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its non-binding Advisory Opinion regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of...

Jul 19, 2024

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This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | December 1, 2024

This week, we hosted a press conference at Parliament Hill to express our outrage at last weekend’s antisemitic riots in Montreal, how they fall into a pattern of home-grown radicalization,...

Dec 01, 2024

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Pro-Palestinian advocates protest at Indigo stores in Toronto (CBC News)

Indigo CEO’s foundation says charity doesn’t support the IDF, protestors disagree

CIJA

September 26, 2024

Toronto school board passes motion to assist provincial probe of divisive protest scene (The Canadian Jewish News)

Trustees of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) unanimously passed a motion to declare co-operation with the Ontario Ministry of Education’s investigation into the Grassy Narrows River Run Rally field trip that saw students from 15 schools taking part in a downtown protest featuring slogans and signs related to Israel and Palestine.

CIJA

September 26, 2024

Trudeau slammed for UN anti-Israel resolution abstention (The Suburban)

The resolution, which demanded that Israel completely withdraw from Palestinian areas within a year and demanded an embargo on arms that could be used by Israel in the West Bank and Gaza.It was approved by 124 member countries, opposed by 14 including the U.S. and 43 countries abstained.

CIJA

September 25, 2024

Liberals defend backing new vote to consider recognizing Palestinian state (National Post)

The Liberal government’s parliamentary secretary on foreign affairs is defending a decision to advance a committee motion to study the issue of unilaterally recognizing Palestinian statehood, against concerns it breaks from decades of Canadian policy.

CIJA

September 25, 2024

Pressure on TDSB grows over field trip to downtown protest (Global News)

The TDSB is holding a special meeting Wednesday evening after a calls by the education minister and families

CIJA

September 25, 2024

Faire exploser des téléavertisseurs est-il un acte terroriste ? (La Presse)

Des téléavertisseurs puis des walkies-talkies qui explosent par centaines au Liban, blessant des milliers de personnes et en tuant au moins 32. Ces engins piégés par Israël et transformés en bombes visaient les membres du Hezbollah, mais beaucoup ont explosé dans des lieux publics et ont fait d’autres victimes, dont des enfants.

CIJA

September 25, 2024

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs reacts to University of Windsor president retiring (CTVNews Windsor)

After University of Windsor President Robert Gordon’s retirement announcement, the Ontario Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) has reacted.

CIJA

September 25, 2024

Canada abandons Israel and sides with Hamas in UN vote: Jewish advocacy groups (True North)

Canada’s decision to abstain from voting for or against a United Nations resolution targeting Israel drew sharp criticism from various Jewish advocate groups.

CIJA

September 25, 2024

CIJA condemns reckless Liberal motion to study recognition of Palestinian statehood without negotiations

Ottawa, ON – September 24, 2024 – Today, Liberal Members of Parliament introduced a motion in the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee (FAAE) to study the recognition of a...Read More

CIJA

September 24, 2024

High Holidays: A time for reflection and renewal (Alberta Jewish News)

This year, the High Holidays fall later than usual, with Rosh Hashanah just a few days before the anniversary of October 7, 2023 – the most tragic date in the history of modern-day Israel.

CIJA

September 24, 2024

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CIJA Condemns Amnesty International's Anti-Israel Report as Dangerous and Misleading

Combating Antisemitism

CIJA granted leave to submit observations in ICC case against Israeli leaders

Protecting Jewish Life

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

Canada-Israel Friendship

CIJA rejects the ICJ’s non-binding opinion on Israel's policies towards the Palestinian territories, calls on the government of Canada to do the same

Publications

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | December 1, 2024

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