The Latest

Press Releases

CIJA Reacts to Detainment of Suspect in Antisemitic Graffiti Incidents

Holding Those Responsible for Antisemitic Graffiti Accountable Attribute to Gustavo Zentner, Vice President, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA): We are grateful for the swift work...

Jan 14, 2025

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

Publications

A letter to the Minister of Public Safety about Hizb ut-Tahrir

Our Interim President Noah Shack wrote to the Hon. David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, to urge him to stop Hizb ut-Tahrir from bringing its extremist agenda to Canada. The...

Jan 08, 2025

Action Alerts

Stay In the Know!

Get all the latest information from our newsletter, "This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy."

First name

Last name

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA, representing Jewish Federations across Canada. By clicking "Sign up," you consent to receive periodic updates from CIJA. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Le Centre consultatif des relations juives et israéliennes (CIJA) est l'agence de représentation de Fédérations juives du Canada - UIA, représentant les fédérations juives à travers le Canada. En cliquant sur « Sign up , » vous acceptez de recevoir des mises à jour périodiques de CIJA. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment.

All Posts

A fraught renewal for Jewish Canadians this Rosh Hashanah (Canadian Affairs)

Some Jewish-Canadians have been galvanized by events of the past year into strengthening their faith in Judaism and Zionism. Others feel alienated from their belief systems

CIJA

October 10, 2024

WARMINGTON: Chow may have said 'sorry;' Jewish community not buying it (Toronto Sun)

Mayor Olivia Chow has finally said she is “sorry.”

CIJA

October 09, 2024

Jewish groups lament expiration of infamous anti-Israel activist's no-protest conditions (Western Standard)

In a joint statement, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver expressed their concern.

CIJA

October 09, 2024

Winnipeg School Division apologizes to Jewish community over statement displayed during in-service (The Free Press)

The Winnipeg School Division has apologized to the Jewish community for a “deeply disturbing” slogan displayed during a division-wide professional development seminar this week.

CIJA

October 09, 2024

'I should have been there': Toronto mayor says she regrets not being at Oct. 7 vigil (CTV News)

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is apologizing for not attending a massive vigil held earlier this week where the city’s Jewish community commemorated one year since the October 7 terrorist attack. But her explanation isn’t adding up, event organizers say.

CIJA

October 09, 2024

Mayor Olivia Chow to apologize for not attending Oct. 7 vigil — blames missing email (Toronto Star)

Several local and provincial politicians attended the vigil on Monday night that was organized by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

CIJA

October 09, 2024

WARMINGTON: Jewish groups and police union demand apologies from Chow (Toronto Sun)

The more she digs in, the bigger the hole becomes.

CIJA

October 09, 2024

It is time for Amira Elghawaby to step down (The Hill Times)

In the last 18 months, she has shown limited credibility in promoting her mandate for ‘greater understanding and awareness between people.'

CIJA

October 09, 2024

Mayor Chow says ‘miscommunication’ led to her missing Oct. 7 Jewish memorial

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow cited miscommunication, a lost email, and a busy work schedule as some of the reasons behind her glaring absence at a memorial and vigil marking the anniversary of the October 7 massacre on Monday.

CIJA

October 09, 2024

‘We’re demanding an apology,’ Mayor Olivia Chow under fire for not attending Oct. 7 vigil in Toronto (NOW Toronto)

A Jewish advocacy group says Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow needs to apologize and take accountability for not attending a vigil marking one year since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.

CIJA

October 09, 2024

Are you a member of the media looking for a statement, an expert opinion, or an interview?

Visit our Press Centre

Press Releases

CIJA Reacts to Detainment of Suspect in Antisemitic Graffiti Incidents

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

A letter to the Minister of Public Safety about Hizb ut-Tahrir

Action Alerts

Stay In the Know!

All Posts

Search

Are you a member of the media looking for a statement, an expert opinion, or an interview?

Thank you!