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Jewish OPSEU members file human rights complaints against union over antisemitic incidents (Western Standard)

Jewish Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) members filed 27 complaints at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) against the union for discriminatory, antisemitic behaviour and creating an environment hostile to Jews.

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October 15, 2024

Enough is enough. We need leadership and action to keep Toronto Jews safe

Toronto, ON – October 15, 2024 – Today, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is calling on Mayor Olivia Chow to work with the provincial government to develop...Read More

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October 15, 2024

Canada declares Samidoun a terrorist entity (Toronto Sun)

Amid months of pressure and increasingly dangerous rhetoric coming from the Canadian-based organization, Samidoun has been declared a terrorist group by the Canadian government.

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October 15, 2024

Politicians make their pitches (Jewish Independent)

BC New Democratic Party candidate Kelly Greene, left, represented the incumbent party in Richmond-Steveston, and BC Conservative Party candidate Michelle Mollineaux, who is challenging Greene for the seat, spoke at a candidates forum last month, hosted by Beth Tikvah and CIJA.

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October 15, 2024

Winnipeg School Division apologizes over message displayed during professional development day (CTV News Winnipeg)

The superintendent of the Winnipeg School Division (WSD) has apologized over a message displayed during a professional development day on Wednesday.

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October 15, 2024

CIJA Welcomes Government of Canada's Decision to List Samidoun as a Terrorist Entity

Calls for Legal Action Against Samidoun Coordinator for Hate Speech Ottawa, ON – October 15, 2024 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) welcomes today’s long-overdue decision by...Read More

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October 15, 2024

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | October 13, 2024

This week, we joined thousands of Canadian Jews and our allies in commemorating those lost on October 7 and praying for the return of the hostages still held in Gaza,...Read More

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October 13, 2024

Winnipeg School Division under fire for over message presented during professional development day (CTV News Winnipeg)

Winnipeg School Division under fire for over message presented during professional development day (CTV News Winnipeg)

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October 11, 2024

'Caused some harm' — UWindsor governors to discuss pausing controversial encampment deal (Windsor Star)

The University of Windsor’s board of governors will discuss a motion this month to cease the controversial deals that school administration struck with pro-Palestinian protesters, including a group that occupied part of campus for two months.

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October 11, 2024