Mark Waldman honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
TORONTO – This past weekend Mark Waldman, Executive Director of the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal –which celebrates significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. “This is a true honour. The …
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo
10 September 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo: “Our Government strongly condemns the attack on the Embassy of Israel in Egypt. “We call upon the …
Statement on the passing of Hon. Jack Layton
TORONTO – Mark Waldman, Executive Director of CJPAC made the following statement regarding the death of Hon. Jack Layton, Leader of the Official Opposition: “On behalf of the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee, I would like to extend my deepest …
Minister of International Trade Fast Announces $5-Million Allocation to Science and Technology Partnership with Israel
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Government of Canada has allocated $5-million to the Canada-Israel Industrial Research and Development Foundation. “This $5-million contribution will continue to build on …
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Shavuot
OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today to mark the Jewish holiday Shavuot: “It is with great respect that I send greetings to everyone across the country celebrating Shavuot today. “It is a time for the …
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement today to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day on May 2nd: “On Yom HaShoah, as we reflect upon the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, we affirm that there is nothing more important …
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Passover
OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement today on the celebration of Passover: “As families gather at the Seder table and read from the Haggadah, we embrace the hope and optimism that define the Exodus story. “We …
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Israeli Apartheid Week
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement condemning Israeli Apartheid Week: “Israeli Apartheid Week is an attack on the mutual respect that holds our society together. It is a dangerous cocktail of ignorance and intolerance, both of which stand …
