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CJPAC is a unique national, grassroots, independent organization whose mandate is to engage the community in the political process. CJPAC mobilizes the grassroots across the country, builds relationships with elected officials – of all political parties – and works for Jewish community interests, on a multi-partisan basis, during and between elections. Join CJPAC Today!

CJPAC Fellow Hosts 'An Evening with Ed Holder'

On Tuesday, February 9th, CJPAC Fellows Ben Singer, Leore Zimner and Beth Cole hosted “An Evening with Ed Holder” for members of the London Jewish community at Barney’s Lounge. The event was sponsored by CJPAC and the UWO Tories. Mr. Holder, Conservative MP for the London West Riding, spoke about his experiences as a member of the London community, volunteerism, international trade, the Canada-Israel relationship and the Iranian nuclear threat. Students and community members enjoyed chatting with Mr. Holder and learning more about how they could get involved in the Canadian political scene through CJPAC.
Read More | Feb 18, 2010

CJPAC Fellowship Conference 2010: A Weekend to Remember

It was a weekend to remember. The four-day CJPAC Fellowship Conference in Ottawa went by in a flash. From January 28-31, CJPAC Fellows from universities across Canada gathered in Ottawa for an exciting and stimulating weekend. The schedule was packed, and we were privileged to hear from many well-respected figures on the political stage.

On Thursday, January 28, after all of the Fellows arrived at the Minto Suites Hotel, we had dinner with Hon. Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas). We were also briefed by Canada-Israel Committee’s CEO Shimon Fogel and Government Relations Research Associate Noah Shack. Dinner was followed by a relaxing night at the Sir John A Pub.
Read More | Feb 09, 2010

Get Ready For ACTION in Toronto and Montreal - UPDATED

Tickets are now on sale for ACTION Toronto. To purchase your tickets today, please click here. 

This year’s annual ACTION parties will be held in Toronto on Thursday, March 11, 2010 and in Montreal on Thursday, May 6, 2010. ACTION is an event that encourages young professionals to become politically active by giving them the opportunity to meet and mingle with politicians from across the country. These fun and chic evenings include live entertainment, open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts.


Read More | Jan 25, 2010

Jerusalem: Recognizing the Pre-eminent Jewish Attachment
Israel and the Jewish people have a pre-eminent religious, historical and political attachment with Jerusalem.  While the Haram al-Sharif and the Via Dolorosa have significance to Muslims and Christians respectively, Jerusalem – Mount Zion, the City of David, the Temple Mount, and the Western Wall – has *centrality* only for Jews.  Read More

Iran - A Multiple Threat to Global Stability

The US National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), issued in early December 2007, reports that Iran halted its secret nuclear weapons program in the fall of 2003 and has apparently shown no inclination to restart it.

While acknowledging its possible significance, Ephraim Kam and Ephraim Asculai of the INSS (formerly Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies) note that the NIE assessment "does not negate the possibility that Iran will continue to seek nuclear weapons."

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