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CIJA expresses grave concern regarding the state-sanctioned persecution of LGBTQ2+ people in Uganda

On June 5, Jess Burke, CIJA's Director of LGBTQ2+ Partnerships, wrote Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, to demand Canada apply...Read More

CIJA

June 06, 2023

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CIJA fighting for accountability from federal government over renewing UNWRA funding

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FAILS TO STOP LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CHALLENGING DECISION TO RESUME UNRWA FUNDING Ottawa, ON – September 12, 2024 – Yesterday, the Federal Court rejected the government’s motion to dismiss...

Sep 12, 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

Publications

A Word from Our Chair | August 30, 2024

My name is Elan Pratzer, and I’m honoured to have taken on the role of Chair of the Board of Directors here at CIJA. Before I get too far into...

Aug 30, 2024

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Jewish Montrealers stand united in face of email threats (The Suburban)

The CIJA statement was made following an email threat that was sent early on the morning of Aug. 21 to over 100 Jewish institutions across Canada, including many synagogues in Montreal. More threats were sent on Thursday to malls, hospitals, art galleries and other venues. The RCMP is investigating the threats, and they are working with local and international police forces in their efforts to find the perpetrator or perpetrators.

CIJA

August 28, 2024

L'Église Unie du Canada est devenue divisive et extrême, dit le CIJA (Presence Information Religieuse)

L’Église Unie du Canada a récemment exhorté le gouvernement canadien à suspendre ses relations diplomatiques avec Israël et à lui imposer des sanctions en raison de son mépris flagrant envers le droit international. Mais la plus importante Église protestante du Canada n’aurait jamais dû prendre de telles «positions extrêmes», estime le Centre consultatif des relations juives et israéliennes (CIJA).

CIJA

August 27, 2024

Protesters call for CUPE leader Fred Hahn's resignation at rally outside union office (National Post)

'It's unheard of that someone in such a powerful position in Canada can openly disrespect the Jewish community. He needs to resign'

CIJA

August 27, 2024

CUPE boss Fred Hahn refuses to resign over 'antisemitic' video (National Post, + Postmedia syndication)

Hahn calls the executive board's decision to request his ouster undemocratic and 'unprecedented in our union’s history'

CIJA

August 27, 2024

Edmonton synagogues confirm they received threats (CityNews Edmonton)

The Edmonton Police Service says they’ve received multiple reports from synagogues saying they’ve received threats.

CIJA

August 27, 2024

Canada draws criticism for ignoring local Jew-hatred, condemning it abroad (Jewish News Syndicate)

The Canadian government stated that a recent attack at a French synagogue is a "reminder that antisemitism is not a relic of the past."

CIJA

August 26, 2024

Cleric who calls Jews 'enemies' of Islam denied use of Montreal theater amid speaking tour (The Jerusalem Post)

A Montreal theater told Jewish groups that it would not be hosting a controversial Saudi cleric.

CIJA

August 26, 2024

Canadian union VP rejects calls to resign over exploding Jewish athlete video (The Jerusalem Post)

Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (CUPE) General Vice President and Ontario CUPE President Fred Hahn rejected the CUPE National Executive Board's call for him to resign.

CIJA

August 25, 2024

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, August 25, 2024

This week, we were actively engaged in several critical initiatives. On Wednesday, we appeared in Federal Court as part of our challenge to the Canadian government’s decision to resume funding...Read More

CIJA

August 25, 2024

Canadian Jews, synagogues threatened with bombs (The Jerusalem Post)

Canadian politicians estimated on Wednesday that between 100-125 sites were sent the same mass bomb threat.

CIJA

August 23, 2024

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CIJA fighting for accountability from federal government over renewing UNWRA funding

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

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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 Word from Our Chair | August 30, 2024

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