Centre For Israel And Jewish Affairs

• B.C. man missing in southern Israel amid Hamas attacks on region

  The man was first reported missing through a social media post by his former high school, King David High School in Vancouver. A Canadian advocacy group confirmed the report.

  World

  Oct 8, 2023
  
• Driver identified in November baby carriage hit-and-run: Montreal police

  Police have identified an 87-year-old in connection with a hit-and-run in Outremont in November when a motorist hit a baby stroller with a baby inside before fleeing the scene.

  Crime

  Dec 14, 2022
  
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• Vancouver council votes to adopt International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism

  The council voted six to one in favour of adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2022
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• Osheaga apologizes after rapper Slowthai appeared in swastika T-shirt at music festival

  The Montreal-based festival says the fashion choice by Slowthai 'caused confusion' with some festivalgoers who might've not understood that it 'denounces the regime.'

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2022
• Jewish advocacy groups raise concerns after 2 alleged anti-Semitic assaults in Toronto within week

  "Like all members of society, Jews should be able to walk down the street with confidence in our safety and security."

  Crime

  Jul 14, 2021
• Jewish groups decry mock ‘eviction notice’ sent to residents in Canadian cities

  Jewish groups are condemning a mock "eviction notice'' dropped in mailboxes to draw attention to the planned removal of Palestinians from a neighbourhood in East Jerusalem.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021
• Leave the date of the October federal election where it is

  There are ways of accommodating cultural needs without rescheduling the entire election, Rob Breakenridge says.

  Commentary

  Jul 27, 2019
• Jewish group criticizes sign at Mississauga school that references testing on Palestinian prisoners

  The Peel District School Board says concerns were raised about the campaign earlier this week. A spokesperson said the poster is part of a social justice course at the school and that an investigation is underway.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2019
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• Final government order issued barring Canada Post from delivering tabloid accused of promoting hate

  In June 2016, the government issued an interim order to stop delivery of Your Ward News to some 300,000 households through Canada Post's unaddressed bulk mail.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2018
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• Calgary police increase patrols in wake of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

  "Members of the Calgary Police Service take this very seriously."

  Crime

  Oct 27, 2018