Province of Manitoba to make Holocaust education more prominent
Jewish groups welcome the move, which was motivated by discussions with concerned Jewish students.
Jewish groups welcome the move, which was motivated by discussions with concerned Jewish students.
High school students in the Canadian province of British Columbia will receive mandatory lessons on the Holocaust beginning in 2025-26.
Canadian Embassy in Israel expresses concern over recent attacks against Israelis, extends condolences to victims.
Statistics Canada publishes hate crime data for 2022, showing 14 percent of all hate crimes target the Jewish community.
Toronto Police Service publishes 2022 hate crimes report: Jewish community victimized in approximately 26 percent of all hate crimes.
Plea deal criticized for not addressing hateful motives behind attack on flags in front of Jewish school.
Jewish communities Friends of Simon Wiesenthal, and CIJA applaud adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism.
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs welcomes Netanyahu’s announcement that judicial reform legislation will be postponed.
Gabriel Sohier-Chaput found guilty of promoting hatred toward Jews in articles he wrote for the Daily Stormer.
"Antisemitism is on the rise and must be condemned," says Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice.
Jewish groups condemn Ottawa lawmaker who said last year that Israel is the single greatest origin of violence in the Middle East.
Jewish groups hail city of Vancouver for becoming the latest jurisdiction to adopt IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
Jewish groups welcome province's announcement that Grade 6 curriculum will include mandatory Holocaust education.
200 Canadian Jewish institutions sign joint statement in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs condemns incident in which students at Toronto school performed Nazi salute.
Toronto's decision to allocate additional money to fight hate crime praised by leading Canadian Jewish advocacy organization.
Recently announced $25 million provincial grant will enable Jewish community organizations to increase security measures.
Jewish groups outraged after protest against Canadian government’s COVID-19 policies included Nazi symbols.
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs calls for more security for Jewish institutions following hostage incident in Texas.
British Columbia considering name change for mountain area named after World War II Vichy France leader Marshal Pétain.
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs condemns series of arson attacks on churches in western Canada.
Members of Jewish community in Toronto concern following two incidents of anti-Semitism in the city this past week.
Canadian province of Ontario announces plan to counter rising anti-Semitism in schools and communities.
UJA and CIJA urge authorities to take strong, concrete action in response to rise in anti-Semitism targeting the local Jewish community.
National Assembly of Quebec unanimously adopts motion condemning sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents.
“This is why Jewish Canadian organizations...exist. If we don't advocate for ourselves, no one will," says CIJA's Adir Krafman in response.
Annual reports find hate crimes increased by more than 50% in Toronto and by 20% in York Region in 2020.
Statistics Canada report for 2019 finds 7% increase in police-reported hate crimes in Canada that year.
British and Canadian Jewish groups express concern over a Canadian lawmaker's planned virtual talk with former Labour leader.
Three Jewish groups in Canada express disappointment after government votes in favor of UN resolution on Palestinian self-determination.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government last year changed course on its voting on UN resolutions entitled "The Question of Palestine."
New procedures follow external review process after violent protests last November during a program run by a Jewish campus club.
York Regional Council, representing municipalities north of Toronto, adopts IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism.
Canadian Jewish advocacy group criticizes McGill University student council for calling on student to resign over planned Israel trip.
Canada changes course, votes in favor of UN resolution in support of Palestinian Arabs' right to self-determination.
Canadian Jewish organizations call for heightened police security around Jewish institutions in Germany.
Jewish groups welcome Government appeal of court ruling that Judea and Samaria wine cannot be labeled as products made in Israel.
CIJA, B'nai Brith Canada urge government to suspend funding to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" in wake of corruption report.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expresses concern over Gaza violence but fails to mention Hamas role in encouraging it.
The Canadian Jewish Advocacy (CIJA) is fighting BDS initiatives by actively encouraging the purchase of Israeli products.
Several swastikas found painted in several locations at the University of Toronto. Local Jewish groups condemn.
'Dark horse' candidate Justin Trudeau wins, ending Conservative power in Canada. What does that mean for Israel?
Amman encouraged main Jewish caucus CIJA to advocate for a Palestinian state; Syrian refugee program with Canada in the works.
War crimes prosecution can only happen under a regime change, experts say, as Assad is likely to be involved in any short-term solution.
C-24 bill could tighten immigration restrictions, bring to justice immigration fraud cases and prevent terrorism, supporters say.
Canadian Arab Federation's appeal to regain government funding fails, after evidence mounts of intense anti-Semitism.
Bill to outlaw religious symbols in the public sphere subject of ongoing criticism from religious groups; CIJA, CJA push for recall.
Campaign to verify Iran's compliance with agreement, replace interim measures with permanent end to program.
Man who called for Israelis to be shot if they don't leave their homes says the remarks were “inflammatory” but not illegal.
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs condemns the call to murder Israelis at the Al-Quds Day rally in downtown Toronto.
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs welcomes Canada's decision to cut off ties with Iran, says it is "an appropriate Canadian response."
Canadian Jewish community called to cut ties with the United Church of Canada after it affirms a boycott of 'settlements'.