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Dear John,
This week, we delved deep into the repercussions of the new Online Harms Bill, heard insightful words from our chair, commended the Canadian Government for allocating funds in support of the Jewish community in the 2024 Federal Budget, and put Israel’s perspective on the war with Hamas on the pages of a Montreal paper.
Read on to learn more.
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To inspire ideas and actions in this complex and troubling period for Israel and the Jewish people, CIJA has developed a Passover discussion guide that poses four thought-provoking <[link removed]> questions pertaining to some of the most difficult advocacy issues facing Canada’s Jewish community today. We encourage you to include them in your Seder to generate engaging and important conversations with friends and family.
And we invite you join the global ‘Seder Seat for a Hostage’ <[link removed]> in honour of those killed on October 7, and the more than 100 men, women, and children still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
We wish you a peaceful Pesach. Chag Sameach – and next year in Jerusalem!
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Hundreds of people tuned in to hear legal expertsDr. Micheal Geist and Dr. Emily Laidlaw analyze theintentions, pros, and cons of Bill C-63, the new Online Harms Bill.Watch this engaging conversation, moderated by CIJA vice-president Richard Marceau,here <[link removed]>.
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"As we gather around our Seder tables, let’s draw strength from our history and commitment to our shared values. Let’s reaffirm our dedication to combating antisemitism."
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In an op-ed published in the Journal de Montréal, CIJA’s Missions Director MyriamAzogui-Halbax, based in Jerusalem,poses some important questions to Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. The minister wants the fighting and violence to cease. Does the minister think Israelis do not want fighting to cease? Does she think they are not also victims of violence? If Hamas laid down their arms and released the hostages, the war would be over tomorrow. Read it here. <[link removed]>
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Last week, Canadians watched in horror as 300+ Iranian drones and missiles were fired, directly from Iran, at Israeli cities and towns. We don’t know when Iran will strike again, but Israel must be ready to defend itself from another attack at any time.
Tell Minister Joly <[link removed]> that Iranian aggression can’t be given a free pass – reverse Canada’s defensive arms embargo on Israel and ban the IRGC now.
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CIJA is pleased to learn that the 2024 Federal Budget <[link removed]> includes significant security measures in response to the increased number of hate crimes targeted at Canada’s Jewish community, including $32M over six years to further enhance the Security Infrastructure Program; $7.3M over the next six years to support Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism; $5M for the establishment of a National Holocaust Remembrance Program; and over $180M in programs that will help combat antisemitism in Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate. The Government of Canada is also allocating more than $180M in programs that will help combat antisemitism in Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate.
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Community Calendar
Communities are gathering in cities across Canada in support of the people and land of Israel. Find an event near you <[link removed]>.
April 22-30 | Passover
May 5-6 | Yom HaShoah
May 12-13 | Yom Hazikaron
May 13-14 | Yom Haatzmaut
May 20 | Victoria Day
Jun 12-13 | Shavuot
CIJA in the News
Agir concrètement pourrait aider à faire cesser le conflit - Lettre d’une Québéco-Israélienne à Mélanie Joly (Le Journal de Montréal, Journal de Québec) <[link removed]>
CIJA: Let our People Go (Alberta Jewish News) <[link removed]>
Toronto protesters cheer as Iran fires drones at Israel (The Jerusalem Post) <[link removed]>
Toronto Community Reacts to Iran bombing Israel – 04:28-07:25 (CTV News Toronto) <[link removed]>
The Canadian celebrations that greeted Iran's attack on Israel (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication) <[link removed]>
Why We Are Suing the Federal Government for Funding UNRWA: Fireside Chat with Richard Marceau, VP & General Counsel, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (Honest Reporting Canada) <[link removed]>
The conflict in the Middle East could be affecting the next federal election already (CBC) <[link removed]>
Legal experts urge overhaul of Online Harms Act, separating it into two or three bills (True North) <[link removed]>
Anti-Israel protests surge after Iranian drone attack (True North) <[link removed]>
A recap of the Jewish community boosts in Canada’s 2024 federal budget (The Canadian Jewish News) <[link removed]>
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Community Careers
Associate Director, Communications & Marketing - CIJA <[link removed]>
National senior professional, External Affairs - CIJA <[link removed]>
Digital Marketing & Communications Specialist - Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver <[link removed]>
Associate Director, University Relations - Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, CIJA <[link removed]>
Associate Director Advocacy, Public and Independent Schools - Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, CIJA <[link removed]>
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