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CIJA urges the Government of Canada to ban the glorification of terrorism

Toronto, ON – January 2, 2025 – In light of the ISIS-inspired terror attack in New Orleans, as well as today's news that a Canadian youth has been arrested for allegedly attempting...

Jan 02, 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

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Over the weekend: Protests against Israel offensive in Gaza, Lebanon ahead of Oct. 7 (The Montreal Gazette)

More than 50 demonstrations were planned across Canada, the U.S., and Europe as activists denounce Israel’s military actions following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

CIJA

October 05, 2024

Vancouver police warn of possible ‘disorder’ in downtown for Oct. 7 Hamas attack anniversary

Pro-Hamas groups plan to take to downtown Vancouver streets this weekend; meanwhile, Vancouver Police Department to step up presence in Jewish community gathering places

CIJA

October 04, 2024

Jews, Palestinians and their allies working with Winnipeg police to keep Oct. 7 anniversary events peaceful (CBC News)

Police commending organizers for refraining from holding counter-protests ahead of anniversary

CIJA

October 03, 2024

Anti-Israel protest leaves seniors feeling 'unsafe to be identified as a Jew on the streets of Ottawa' (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

The protest went on for several hours with a heavy police presence

CIJA

October 03, 2024

Toronto police vow to increase security ahead of protests celebrating Oct. 7 attack on Israel (True North)

In the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East and approaching the one-year mark since the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel, Toronto police vow increased security in Jewish communities and a hard approach to political violence in the city.

CIJA

October 03, 2024

Crimes haineux à Montréal: «C’est scandaleux, c’est dégueulasse» (TVA Nouvelles)

Le nombre de crimes haineux commis à l’endroit des communautés juives et musulmanes à Montréal depuis 7 octobre 2023 préoccupe le Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) qui s’attend à un week-end difficile en prévision du premier anniversaire de l’offensive lancée par le Hamas contre Israël.

CIJA

October 03, 2024

Extremist attack on Jewish community ‘realistic possibility,’ intelligence report says (Global News)

An extremist attack targeting Canada’s Jewish community is a “realistic possibility,” according to intelligence documents obtained by Global News that warn of “escalating antisemitic activity.”

CIJA

October 03, 2024

Windsor mosque honours slain Hezbollah leader, sparking online outrage (Windsor Star)

A well-attended gathering at a Windsor mosque on Sunday to celebrate the slain leader of Hezbollah — listed by Canada and other countries as a terrorist group — has sparked online outrage.

CIJA

October 03, 2024

Federation CJA presenting anti-bullying webinar Oct. 8 (The Suburban)

Federation CJA is presenting a free webinar 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 for parents of schoolchildren, as regards Bill 56: the Plan de lutte contre l’intimidation et la violence, "an action plan and framework governing the schools’ responsibilities to their students to protect against bullying and intimidation."

CIJA

October 02, 2024

Tensions entre Israël et l'Iran: quels pourraient être les impacts au Québec? (Noovo Info)

Alors que le ton monte entre l’Iran et l’Israël, qui est aux prises avec le Hezbollah et le Hamas, des répercussions se font sentir un peu partout dans le monde.

CIJA

October 02, 2024

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CIJA urges the Government of Canada to ban the glorification of terrorism

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

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

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