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Dear John, 

This week, we contacted the Prime Minister’s office expressing outrage regardingCanada’s endorsement of the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. We mobilized Mississaugansto demand an unequivocal apology from their mayorfor her offensive remarks and dismissive attitude toward the concerns of the Jewish community. And,because the administration at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Lincoln Alexander School of Lawhas been unwilling to meet with CIJA to discuss theexternal review of a letter replete with antisemitic contentsigned and circulated by students, we aresharing our response publicly with you.

For more information, read on.

CIJA 



On Thursday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC discredits itself by taking a biased, anti-Israel stance, claiming that the alleged crimes date back to as early as October 8, 2023 – the day of mourning in Israel following Hamas’ attacks. By issuing arrest warrants against leaders of a country that is not a party to the ICC, the court has both made a mockery of international law and given solace to Hamas, Hezbollah — and, behind them, Iran — in their war efforts to exterminate Israel. 

We have expressed concern with the Government of Canada’s response – a broad approval and acceptance of the ICC’s biased stance and have raised the issues with both Prime Minister’s Office and Foreign Minister Joly’s office, reiterating CIJA’s position on the ICC decision <[link removed]>highlighting its overt bias and its failure to hold accountable egregious violators of international law like Iran, Syria, and China. We have also invited members of our community and allies to tell their MP that Canada must reject this perversion of international law unequivocally and reaffirm its commitment to impartial justice. You can find your MP here <> and suggested messaging for an email here <[link removed]>.

We will continue to monitor this critical issue closely and will provide further updates as they develop. Read our full statement here <[link removed]>. 

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At a recent Mississauga City Council meeting, after days of insisting that she would allow a vigil planned for terrorist Yayha Sinwar to take place on city property, and a continuous dismissive attitude toward the concerns of the Jewish community, Mayor Carolyn Parrish drew a deeply offensive comparison between deceased Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar and Nobel laureate Nelson Mandela. Her divisive actions and anti-Israel bias are especially concerning considering she is an elected leader whose role as mayor is to foster inclusivity.

On Monday, we mobilized the Jewish community to demand the Mayor provide an unequivocal apology by Friday, noting that if she did not, the community would ask Mississauga City Council to move to censure her until she recognizes the grave impact of her words and actions. We join the Jewish community in outrage that, as of this morning, she has not yet apologized. We now call on Mississauga City Council to put forward a motion to censure the mayor until she recognizes the dangerous impact of her words.

Click here <[link removed]> to learn how to make your voice heard by City Councillors.  

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In September, CIJA submitted a formal response <[link removed]> to the Toronto Metropolitan University external review commissioned to determine whether a letter replete with antisemitic content, which was written, signed, and circulated by students at TMU’s Lincoln Alexander School of Law (LASL), breached TMU’s code of conduct. Prepared in conjunction with a panel of lawyers and academics, our response outlined the severe deficiencies in the Strengthening the Pillars: Report of the TMU External Review <[link removed]> produced by Retired Chief Justice J. Michael MacDonald. The administration acknowledged our response and committed to meeting with us to discuss the issues we had raised. After several delays in setting a date, the university then cancelled the scheduled meeting and has since failed to agree to a new date to discuss our concerns. We are, therefore, now sharing our response with you. The situation at LALS remains problematic on many fronts. Concerned community members, alumni, faculty, and students should feel free to reach out to Dean Donna Young <mailto:[email protected]> to express their own thoughts. Read our response here <[link removed]>.

Would you like to stay current on issues of concern and news from CIJA as it happens? Sign up here <[link removed]>to opt in to receive CIJA's press releases and media statements.To stay up to date with what’s happening in Israel and the effects of antisemitism on life here in Canada, sign up for the National Post's Channel Israel newsletter here <[link removed]>.

Take Action

Tell the Government to stand up to division and hate – reject APR <[link removed]>

Hold Osgoode Professor Accountable for Antisemitism <[link removed]>
CIJA is troubled by the ongoing actions of some academics which display a total disregard for academic integrity, including those of Osgoode Hall Law School's Professor Heidi Matthews’ harmful rhetoric and its impact on Osgoode's community and reputation. Graduates are invited to sign and share an open letter written by an alum expressing concern here. <[link removed]>

Community Calendar

December 5 | Webinar: Anti-Palestinian Racism: Why It's Being Adopted by Activists and Institutions - Jewish Institute for Liberal Values <[link removed]>
December 25 – January 2 | Chanukah

Community Careers

London Jewish Federation | Executive Director <[link removed]>
Jewish Federation of Ottawa | Communications and Social Media Officer <[link removed]>
Jewish Federation of Ottawa | Database Associate <[link removed]>
Jewish Federation of Edmonton | Associate Director of Development <[link removed]>
Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver | Manager, Jewish Community Foundation <[link removed]>

CIJA in the News

Trudeau says Canada would abide by ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, former defence minister (The Globe and Mail) <[link removed]>

Montreal’s Dawson College shut down by student strike in solidarity with Palestine; Concordia remained open despite protests (CJN) <[link removed]>

Fallout from Regina flag raising cancellation (CTV News Saskatchewan) <[link removed]>

Politics with integrity: A look at Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender (Toronto Star, + Metroland Media Syndication) <[link removed]>

Could Dutch attacks happen here? (The Catholic Register) <[link removed]>

More CIJA in the News <[link removed]>



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