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Jewish community victimized in 70% of all religion-motivated hate crimes in Canada

Representing Only One Percent of the Canadian Population, Jewish Community Now Most Targeted Group Overall Ottawa, ON – July 26, 2024 – Police-reported hate crime data for 2023 published yesterday by Statistics...Read More

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July 26, 2024

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CIJA Welcomes Ontario Ministry of Multiculturalism’s Additional Funding for Anti-hate Security

Toronto, ON – November 13, 2025 – Today, the Ontario government announced an additional $12.75 million to combat hate crimes and protect communities, through the Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant. ...

Nov 13, 2025

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

Action Alerts

Tell PM Trudeau the problem isn't Israel, it's Hamas

Rhetoric such as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent remarks enables Hamas to continue to use the Palestinian civilian population as human shields to advance its genocidal goal. The blood of...

Nov 15, 2023

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Hateful Acts in Halifax Demand an Urgent Response

Halifax, NS — September 14, 2025 — This weekend, at the same time the Davis Cup was shut out to fans because of security reasons, two Halifax synagogues — Shaar...Read More

CIJA

September 15, 2025

CIJA Responds to Reports of New Legislation to Protect Communities

Ottawa, ON – September 12, 2025 – According to reports, the federal government is expected to introduce legislation as early as Tuesday to restrict people from intimidating and obstructing individuals...Read More

CIJA

September 12, 2025

Escalating Political Violence Threatens Democracy

Ottawa, Ontario – September 11, 2025 – In response to escalating threats of political violence, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, released the following statement: “The appalling...Read More

CIJA

September 11, 2025

Davis Cup

CIJA

September 10, 2025

Extremists Silence Canadians From Cheering on Team Canada at Davis Cup

Ottawa, ON – September 9, 2025 – Following the announcement by Tennis Canada that "escalating safety concerns" flagged by local authorities and national security agencies have forced the Davis Cup...Read More

CIJA

September 09, 2025

This Weekend: Stand Against Hate

This Saturday and Sunday, September 6th and 7th, hateful protestors will once again target Indigo and Chapters stores across Canada as part of a persistent campaign of harassment, vandalism, and...Read More

CIJA

September 05, 2025

CIJA Statement on 700 Days Since October 7

Ottawa, ON – September 5, 2025 – On the 700th day since October 7, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) issued the following statement from CEO Noah Shack. ...Read More

CIJA

September 05, 2025

Ahead of Cabinet Planning Forum, CIJA Urges Decisive Response to Antisemitism Epidemic

Toronto, ON – September 2, 2025 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) issued the following statement from CEO Noah Shack ahead of this week’s Cabinet Planning Forum. “As...Read More

CIJA

September 02, 2025

Update: Assault at Ottawa Grocery Store

It is now clear that the individual who carried out the stabbing of a Jewish woman at the largest kosher grocery store in Ottawa, proudly and publicly posted virulent antisemitic...Read More

CIJA

August 28, 2025

CIJA Responds to Assault at Ottawa Grocery Store

Ottawa, ON – August 28, 2025 – Today, Ottawa Police published a statement confirming the investigation into a stabbing that occurred at a grocery store. In response, Josh Landau, Director of Government Relations,...Read More

CIJA

August 28, 2025

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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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Tell PM Trudeau the problem isn't Israel, it's Hamas

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