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As Parliament Returns, CIJA Urges Prime Minister Carney to Take Action on Resurging Antisemitism and Extremism

Ottawa, ON – January 23, 2026 – Next Tuesday, on the second day that Parliament returns, Prime Minister Mark Carney will have an opportunity to address the nation on International...

Jan 23, 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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Jewish leaders welcome Canada’s decision to convene a second national antisemitism forum (The Canadian Jewish News)

Announcement comes the same week as repeated attacks struck a Montreal synagogue and Toronto school.

CIJA

December 24, 2024

Montreal Synagogue, Jewish Center Targets of Arson Attacks for Second Time This Year (Haaretz)

Police said that eyewitnesses spotted a potential suspect involved in the attack on Congregation Beth Tikvah and the West Island Federation CJA, and that no one was injured. Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau called the incident a 'vile antisemitic attack'

CIJA

December 24, 2024

Second Molotov cocktail attack at DDO Synagogue (The Suburban)

A second antisemitic attack took place at the Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Dollard-des-Ormeaux this morning. As in the first attack, it was a firebombing by Molotov cocktail. This time the Molotov shattered a glass panel adjacent to the front doors and sparked a fire in the vestibule leading to the inner door. A door was also broken. The previous attack last year flashed at the front doors.

CIJA

December 23, 2024

«On est indignés»: une synagogue ciblée par un incendie criminel à Dollard-des-Ormeaux (TVA Nouvelles, + syndication QMI)

Une synagogue de Dollard-des-Ormeaux, dans l’ouest de l’île de Montréal, a été incendiée dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi, causant l’indignation de la communauté juive, qui a été la cible de nombreux crimes haineux dans les derniers mois.

CIJA

December 23, 2024

'Something's rotten in the state of Canada,' as antisemitism skyrockets – editorial (The Jerusalem Post)

If Jews aren’t safe in Canada, they won’t be safe anywhere.

CIJA

December 23, 2024

Canada launches forum for combating antisemitism following synagogue, school attacks (The Times of Israel)

Many feel Ottawa has not done enough to stem the rising tide of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel activities

CIJA

December 22, 2024

Canada in crisis: Gov't to convene national forum after Jewish school shooting, synagogue arson (The Jerusalem Post)

The Canadian government announced a national antisemitism forum after the shooting of the Toronto Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School and arson of the Montreal Beth Tikvah Synagogue.

CIJA

December 22, 2024

A Word from Our Chair | December 22, 2024

As I write to you, CIJA is going through a pivotal period of change. Last week, Interim President Noah Shack rejoined CIJA to lead us into a new chapter, together...Read More

CIJA

December 22, 2024

Chikli, Jewish Canadian MP exchange blows on rising antisemitism in Canada (The Jerusalem Post)

Chikli asserted that 'Canada is no longer safe for Jews', which lead Jewish MP Anthony Housefather to call the minister's statement 'false and exaggerated.'

CIJA

December 22, 2024

Disgrace in Canada: Despair and hatred for Jews is becoming normalized – opinion (The Jerusalem Post)

Despair has become a part of everyday life for Jews experiencing overt hatred.

CIJA

December 21, 2024

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As Parliament Returns, CIJA Urges Prime Minister Carney to Take Action on Resurging Antisemitism and Extremism

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Davis Cup

Protecting Jewish Life

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

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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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