António Guterres, the United Nations secretary-general who is Catholic, fasted during the Muslim month of Ramadan during a recent visit to Egypt in solidarity with Gazans.
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With few exceptions, Canadian lawmakers are willing to issue only half-hearted statements and do virtually nothing to fight the explosion of hatred against Jews.
As we continue to witness pro-Hamas celebrations across the country following the Oct. 7 attacks, the need to back Israel seems more apparent than ever. So why have Liberal and NDP politicians turned their backs on one of Canada’s most important allies?
This week, we mobilized 30,000 Canadians to take action against an anti-Israel motion in the House of Commons, expressed gratitude to MPs for their moral clarity and leadership and support...Read More
Ben Thomson, a nephrologist at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, is suing Mackenzie Health for more than $1.5 million. Mackenzie Health, which has not yet filed a formal response, says it intends to defend itself.
L’ouverture d’un bureau du Québec à Tel-Aviv n’est « en rien » une prise de position du gouvernement dans le conflit israélo-palestinien, a défendu la ministre des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie, Martine Biron.
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Combating Antisemitism
According to Statistics Canada police-reported hate crime data, Jews are targets in 62% of religiously motivated hate crime across the country. CIJA works with all levels of government, local Jewish community partners, and allies from other diverse minorities to combat antisemitism online and in the real world.
Strengthening the Canada-Israel Friendship
CIJA educates Canadians about the central role Israel plays in Jewish life and identity. We monitor issues that affect the Canada-Israel friendship that benefits both Canadians and Israelis and enjoys cross-partisan support.
Protecting the Quality of Jewish Life
CIJA works with Jewish service delivery agencies and other minority communities to advance social policies aligned with Jewish values that benefit all Canadians.
Report Hate
Whether online or in the real world, we track incidents of hate to measure and combat antisemitism in Canada. Use the form below to report incidence of hate to CIJA to help combat antisemitism in your community.