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Justice Minister Postpones Appointment of New Human Rights Commissioner After Review (The Epoch Times)

Justice Minister Arif Virani says incoming human rights commissioner Birju Dattani has “agreed to take leave” just one day ahead of his anticipated start date at the Canadian Human Rights Commission while Virani assesses the results of an independent review of the appointment.

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August 08, 2024

CIJA Shares Observations Submitted in ICC Case Against Israeli Leaders

OBSERVATIONS (AMICUS CURIAE OBSERVATIONS) FROM THE CENTRE FOR ISRAEL AND JEWISH AFFAIRS PURSUANT TO RULE 103 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCE In May, the Prosecutor of the...Read More

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August 08, 2024

Le nouveau commissaire aux droits de l’homme accepte de « prendre congé » à la fin d’un examen indépendant (Actual News Magazine)

Le ministre de la Justice, Arif Virani, a annoncé mercredi que le nouveau commissaire en chef de la Commission canadienne des droits de la personne « a accepté de prendre congé » pendant qu’il examine les résultats d’un examen indépendant de sa nomination.

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August 07, 2024

Canada must reconsider UNRWA funding after employee firings, observers say (Toronto Sun, + Postmedia Syndication)

This week’s sacking of nine UNRWA employees for their probable involvement in the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel came as no shock to observers, who say the news further diminishes Canada’s case for continuing to fund the contentious organization.

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August 07, 2024

Embattled human-rights commissioner Birju Dattani starts his new job by being on leave, Ottawa says (The Canadian Jewish News)

Just hours before Birju Dattani was set to become Canada’s new head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, amidst accusations of having an anti-Israel and antisemitic track record, the federal Minister of Justice has announced the embattled lawyer will not be starting work as scheduled, on Thursday Aug. 8.

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August 07, 2024

New human rights commissioner on leave after review, minister says (CBC News)

Birju Dattani's social media posts were deemed antisemitic by advocacy group

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August 07, 2024

New human rights commissioner agrees to 'take leave' as independent review concludes (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

Following his appointment back in June, prominent Jewish advocacy organizations raised concerns about anti-Israel posts Birju Dattani made nearly a decade ago

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August 07, 2024

Activists praise Ismail Haniyeh at Montreal, Toronto rallies (The Jerusalem Post)

During the "night of rage" event later that evening, speakers said that they would never recognize Israel and glorified Haniyeh and other terrorists who died fighting against Israel.

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August 06, 2024

Pour le Québec, contre la haine (La Presse)

La vague d’actes antisémites qui s’est manifestée depuis le 7 octobre dernier à Montréal a ébranlé la communauté juive. Le président du conseil d’administration de la Fédération CJA en témoigne. Fier d’habiter au Québec, il se dit plus motivé que jamais à tisser des liens avec ses voisins.

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August 05, 2024

Toronto police seek Scream mask vandal for anti-Israel graffiti at Jewish sites (The Jerusalem Post)

In footage released by police, a person in a Ghostface mask spray painted a sign before fleeing the scene. The suspect is the lone suspect in several incidents in the cities of Vaughan and Markham.

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August 04, 2024

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Justice Minister Postpones Appointment of New Human Rights Commissioner After Review (The Epoch Times)

CIJA Shares Observations Submitted in ICC Case Against Israeli Leaders

Le nouveau commissaire aux droits de l’homme accepte de « prendre congé » à la fin d’un examen indépendant (Actual News Magazine)

Canada must reconsider UNRWA funding after employee firings, observers say (Toronto Sun, + Postmedia Syndication)

Embattled human-rights commissioner Birju Dattani starts his new job by being on leave, Ottawa says (The Canadian Jewish News)

New human rights commissioner on leave after review, minister says (CBC News)

New human rights commissioner agrees to 'take leave' as independent review concludes (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

Activists praise Ismail Haniyeh at Montreal, Toronto rallies (The Jerusalem Post)

Pour le Québec, contre la haine (La Presse)

Toronto police seek Scream mask vandal for anti-Israel graffiti at Jewish sites (The Jerusalem Post)

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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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