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June 22, 2022
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Wine Labeling: Anti-israel Activists’ Attempt to Use Canadian Legal System to Advance Anti-israel Objectives Fails
On May 13, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released their decision, entitled: Reconsideration and redetermination of a label complaint, regarding two wines produced in the West Bank and sold in Ontario with “Product of Israel” branding.
May 18, 2022
Combating Antisemitism
Toronto Police Ready for Weekend of Protests
Today, Toronto Police Chief James Ramer and Toronto Mayor John Tory spoke about the city’s approach to protests taking place this weekend, including the Al Quds Day rally that has included vicious antisemitism in the past.
Apr 29, 2022
Protecting Jewish Life
Yom HaShoah Events 2022
On April 28, the Jewish communities across the globe will honour the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the brave Survivors on Yom HaShoah. Events are being held...
Apr 21, 2022
Publications
A Word from Our Chair | June 30, 2022
Tomorrow is Canada Day. Our country is a model for many democracies around the world. Canada has a long history of pursuing equality regardless of gender, sexuality, religion, or country...
Jun 30, 2022
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This week, the Ontario government announced a new round of funding for the grant that benefits community-based, non-profit organizations’ security needs. The Ontario Grant to Support Anti-Hate Security Measures for...Read More
CIJA
February 03, 2022
Faced with a precipitous rise of the world’s oldest form of hate, what are the legal tools at our disposal? Using a comparative approach, Legal Perspectives will equip lawyers and...Read More
CIJA
February 02, 2022
Jewish organizations in Canada reject and condemn a new Amnesty International report that demonizes Israel and calls into question its right to exist.
CIJA
January 31, 2022
In remembrance of the six million Jewish children, women, and men murdered in the Holocaust, the United Nations has designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, this year also...Read More
CIJA
January 30, 2022
Ottawa, ON—Thousands have descended on Parliament Hill to protest public health measures. A small minority are shamefully using Nazi symbols and misappropriating the Star of David to advance their political objectives.
CIJA
January 30, 2022
Below are remarks made by Noah Shack, VP, GTA, on January 27th at the announcement by Minister Stephen Lecce that CIJA will receive a $150,000 grant to develop bilingual classroom...Read More
CIJA
January 27, 2022
To honour the memory of the six million Jewish children, women, and men murdered by the Nazis, the United Nations designated January 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day. So we can...Read More
CIJA
January 23, 2022
Today more than 100 mayors, councillors, police, and municipal staff participated in a province-wide summit on antisemitism.
CIJA
January 21, 2022
Yesterday, a Rabbi and three congregants were taken hostage by a terrorist at the Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. CIJA joined Jewish Canadians in reacting with horror and concern...Read More
CIJA
January 16, 2022
CIJA Synagogue hostages in Texas freed, Jewish community breathes sigh of relief, calls for more security.
CIJA
January 16, 2022