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Maintain diplomatic pressure on the Iranian regime

Iran remains a leading threat to human rights and global security. The Jewish people are targeted by this threat, as demonstrated by Iran’s genocidal rhetoric against Israel and its sponsorship of terror groups.

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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

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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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Violent Assault Undermines Spirit of Multicultural Festival

Saint John, NB – August 15, 2025 – A volunteer at the Israeli community booth at the 7th International Culturefest was assaulted on August 2 as a pro-Palestinian rally moved...Read More

CIJA

August 18, 2025

TIFF reinstates The Road Between Us following public outcry

Toronto, ON – August 14, 2025 – Today, after uninviting Canadian documentary The Road Between Us, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has reinstated the film to its line up. ...Read More

CIJA

August 14, 2025

TIFF Uninvites October 7 Documentary—Caving to Extremists

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has uninvited the October 7 documentary The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue—by Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich—from its festival lineup. Their excuse, according to...Read More

CIJA

August 13, 2025

CIJA responds to TIFF's shameful decision

CIJA RESPONDS TO TIFF'S SHAMEFUL DECISION Toronto, ON – August 12, 2025 – Following a decision by the Toronto International Film Festival to withdraw “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue”...Read More

CIJA

August 13, 2025

CIJA Responds to Passage of Divisive Motion at the ETFO AGM

Toronto, ON – August 12, 2025 – Today, the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) passed a divisive motion at their AGM. In response, Josh Landau, Director, Government Relations - Ontario, issued...Read More

CIJA

August 12, 2025

Special Briefing: Unpacking Palestinian Statehood with Alan Kessel

Click on the image above to watch a special briefing with Alan Kessel, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, senior Canadian diplomat and expert in international law. Alan Kessel's...Read More

CIJA

August 07, 2025

CIJA Responds to Escalations in Extremism at Home and Abroad

Toronto, ON – August 7, 2025 – In a statement issued Wednesday, Hamas called on its supporters to escalate violence and intimidation tactics in “cities, capitals, and public squares” around...Read More

CIJA

August 07, 2025

Jewish community invited back to Montreal Pride parade

Montreal, QC – August 5, 2025 – Following discussions with the new Chair of the Board of Fierté Montréal, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) confirms that representatives...Read More

CIJA

August 05, 2025

CIJA Statement on Canada’s Middle East Position

Ottawa, ON – July 30, 2025 – In response to Prime Minister Carney’s announcement today on the situation in the Middle East, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish...Read More

CIJA

July 30, 2025

Hate Against Hamilton’s Jewish Community Skyrocketed by 20% in 2024

Hamilton, ON – July 30, 2025 – Antisemitic hate crimes in Hamilton rose 20 per cent in 2024, according to newly released police data – a sharp spike in targeted incidents against...Read More

CIJA

July 30, 2025

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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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