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Fostering Jewish and pro-Israel political leadership. -
Advancing relationships with members of the Canadian political community. -
Activating the Jewish community in the political process.
Political engagement starts with you!
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CJPAC is a unique national, grassroots, independent organization. Our mandate is to activate the Jewish community in the political process in order to advance relationships with members of the Canadian political community and foster Jewish and pro-Israel political leadership. MORE
Fostering Political Engagement
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A shift is taking place in Canadian politics. The next generation of political leaders is starting to take shape, and CJPAC is working to ensure that our community is ready, willing and able to take up the challenge.CJPAC Fellowship: Providing the brightest and most engaged Jewish and pro-Israel university students with top-tier political training and mentorship. National Young Leadership Israel Advocacy (YLIA): In partnership with UIA Federations Canada and CIJA, we are educating the next generation of community leaders about their role in the political process. |
Activating the Community
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Given our communal history and the growing challenges we face, CJPAC knows that direct political participation is the most effective way of protecting our shared values.ItsUp2You.ca: Sometimes politics appears daunting. That is why we have developed ItsUp2You.ca – to make getting politically engaged easy. ACTION Leadership & Parties: Every year we attract over 1500 young professionals to our ACTION programming, providing them with a chance to get to know elected officials – often for the first time. Outreach: Every community & demographic has different needs. That’s why CJPAC has national and regional outreach professionals running a full gamut of customizable programming, building a base of activism within our community. |
Relationships Matter!
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In a democracy, there is nothing more important than connecting with our representatives. CJPAC is ensuring that our voice is heard by promoting and fostering individual personal relationships between our community and MPs.Knowing where the stand – MP Statements: Words matter, and when Members of Parliament speak about our issues – positive or negative – we track and share their words with you. Action Alerts: Together our voices are stronger. CJPAC empowers Canadians to contact key officials about the issues & events that most concern our community. Volunteering: There is no more valuable gift for a politician than your time. CJPAC is empowering community members to make a direct impact by facilitating their volunteering efforts during and between elections. |
What YOU Can Do
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At our core, CJPAC is a service for Canada’s Jewish and pro-Israel community. The successful promotion and protection of our shared values stems directly from the personal political engagement of grassroots Canadians like you!Join Our Email List: Email is the primary way we keep our supporters informed of important issues, events and action alerts. You can opt out at any time. Check Out ItsUp2You.ca: Our engagement portal has information and links about Canadian politics that will help you take the next step towards political involvement. Donate: CJPAC is funded entirely through the generous donations of individuals like you, and needs your support to continue our work. |
Recent Statements by MPs:
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the passing of Rabbi Gunther Plaut
Bob Rae, Rabbi Gunther Plaut, StatementsOTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the death of Rabbi Gunther Plaut: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rabbi Gunther Plaut last night in Toronto. Gunther Plaut was a friend to many, …
Question by Nycole Turmel on Syria
Jason Kenney, Nycole Turmel, SyriaMrs. Nycole Turmel (Leader of the Opposition, NDP): Mr. Speaker, in order to pressure the Assad regime, the United States announced on Monday that it was pulling its ambassador out of Damascus. Spain, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy …
Oral Question / Syria
Deepak Obhrai, Dominic LeBlanc, Syria, United NationsHon. Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, Canadians were distressed by the Russian and Chinese veto of a UN Security Council resolution aimed to implement the Arab League plan to bring an end to the appalling violence in Syria. Will …
Recent CJPAC News:
SO YOU’RE CRAZY… BUT ARE YOU OUR KIND OF CRAZY?** (CJPAC INTERN APPLICATIONS)
* The Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) is looking for interns who share our enthusiasm, passion, and joy for Canadian politics, the Jewish community, and Israel. At CJPAC, we’re multi-partisan, which means that all party affiliations are welcome. …Job Posting: Communications Coordinator
The Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) is looking for a creative, ambitious and talented individual to join our team as a Communication Coordinator. This is an opportunity to play a significant and compelling role within an organization, and to …ACT NOW: Urgent steps needed to confront the Iranian threat
Two weeks ago, the International Atomic Energy Agency released its most damning and conclusive report on Iran’s drive to obtain nuclear weapons. We need your help to ensure that Canada does everything within its power to confront the Iranian threat. …
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