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Activating the Jewish community in the political process.
Political engagement starts with you!
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ACTION MontrealMay 9, 2013 @ 8pmSTARLINK AVIATION, 9025, Ryan, Dorval, QC |
Fostering Political Engagement
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A shift is taking place in Canadian politics. The next generation of political leaders is emerging, 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. CJPAC Generation: Student Leaders: Designed to provide motivated, passionate and politically interested high-school students with the tools and resources to become active political citizens. |
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:
Minister Kenney issues statement on Mahmoud Mohammad Issa Mohammad
Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Mahmoud Mohammad Issa Mohammad, Minister Jason Kenney, TerrorismOttawa, May 13, 2013 — The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today issued the following statement regarding the removal over the weekend of Mahmoud Mohammad Issa Mohammad: “Mr. Mohammad entered Canada in 1987 and was first …
Address by Minister Baird at the Global Dialogue on the Future of Iran
Basij, Iran, IRGC, Minister John Baird, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International TradeThank you Dr. Stein. Salam. I’m here today to deliver a simple message: Canada stands with you. We stand with the courageous activists inside Iran…with the dedicated Canadian diaspora outside Iran …and with freedom-loving people everywhere who want a brighter …
Statement by Hon. John Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs, CPC): Syria
Assad, Chemical Weapons, Conservative, Foreign Minister, John Baird, Refugees, SyriaMr. Speaker, I want to thank the Speaker for granting this debate. It is a tremendously important opportunity to give an update to the House and all Canadians, both on the actions that the Government of Canada has taken to …
Statement by Hon. Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Lib.): Syria
Assad, Bob Rae, Chemical Weapons, Liberal, Refugees, SyriaMr. Speaker, I would like to thank Mr. Speaker Scheer for giving us the opportunity to debate this issue today. I must confess that when I moved the motion I was not sure whether the Speaker would agree with me …
more>>Recent CJPAC News & Views:
Fellowship Success Story: How I Got Politically Engaged by Jeremiah Kopp
It is usually wise to stray away from absolutes when discussing politics. However, one can safely say that when it comes to political involvement, you will never get exactly what you expect when your journey begins. Much like anything in …Fellowship Success Story: How I Got Politically Engaged by Stephanie Feldman
When I tell my friends that I am busy phone-banking or canvassing, I often get bewildered looks. Since starting my post-secondary studies at Carleton University in the nation’s capital, I have seized every opportunity possible to learn more about the …Fifth Annual Montreal ACTION Party Sells Out With Record Attendance
MONTREAL – One thousand young professionals from the Jewish and pro-Israel community spent last night meeting and mingling with community leaders and more than two dozen elected officials at CJPAC’s annual Montreal ACTION Party. “It’s exciting to watch so many people from …The Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney Addresses CJPAC’s Montreal Impact Dinner
The Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney was prime minister of Canada between 1984 and 1993. Below is an abridged version of the speech he delivered in Montreal, Thursday to the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee’s Montreal Impact Dinner. MONTREAL – In …Notes for an address By The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney To the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee Annual Dinner [Check against delivery]
I deeply appreciate being the honouree at the CJPAC annual fund-raising and networking event, and delighted that the evening is co-chaired by Leo Kolber and Jonathan Dietcher, two of my oldest and closest friends in Montreal. Both are prominent leaders … more>>
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