Category Archives: B’nai Brith Canada
It’s Here! – Read Our 2021 Elections Guide
Ahead of the federal election on Sept. 20, B’nai Brith Canada is proud to officially launch its 2021 Elections Guide! As in the past, the Guide will serve as the go-to resource for the Jewish community to get clear and detailed information about all Read more » »
REMINDER: Tune In to Our Election Debates!
B’nai Brith Canada would like to remind you that our 2021 series of federal election debates begins this week! Every election cycle, these debates serve as a great way for Canadians of all backgrounds to get involved in the democratic process and get to know their local candidates. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Stands with Iranian-Canadians
Mourners react to the PS752 tragedy (BBC) Sept. 1, 2021 OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada stands in solidarity with Canada’s Iranian community in commemorating the mass murder of thousands of political prisoners in the summer of 1988 at the hands of the Iranian regime. Read more » »
We are hiring! Director Communications
Job Description: Director Communications Location: Toronto Responsible to provide strategic communication services for B’nai Brith Canada. In particular, as a Director Communications, you will take the lead in developing communication plans and issues management solutions to support B’nai Brith Canada’s strategies. Read more » »
How to Vote
WAYS TO VOTE: To vote in the federal election you must be a Canadian citizen over 18 years old and have proof of your identity and address. For information on what type of ID is appropriate see here: https: //www.elections.ca/content2. Read more » »
YOUR OPPORTUNITY – AND RESPONSIBILITY – TO VOTE
Canadians head to the polls September 20th. This is an opportunity for members of Canada’s Jewish community to play their role in the democratic process. With a brief campaign, and voting limitations linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, voters should avail themselves of any number of options that will help ensure their voice is heard. Read more » »
Our Letter: Academic Freedom Is No Excuse for Antisemitism
Please feel free to copy and paste the below letter to add your voice on this important issue. To: pres@uvic.ca; provost@uvic.ca; schallie@uvic.ca; amwender@vic.ca Subject: Academic Freedom Is No Excuse for Antisemitism Email Content: Dear President Hall, Vice-President Academic and Provost Kuehne, Dr. Schallié and Dr. Read more » »
Ontario Teachers Union Commits to Combating Antisemitism
Headquarters of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, Toronto August 20, 2021 TORONTO – In a rare and welcome step, one of Ontario’s most prominent unions has endorsed a resolution to combat the rising tide of Jew-hatred in Canada. Read more » »
MNA David Birnbaum Visits B’nai Brith Canada
English version of article below Photographiés de gauche à droite : Le Conseiller juridique en chef Steven Slimovitch, le Député David Birnbaum, le Coprésident du Conseil du Québec Ronnie Roter, le Coprésident du Conseil du Québec Jerry Tarasofsky au bureau de B’nai Brith Canada à Montréal. Read more » »
Canada’s Federal Election: An Opportunity for Jewish Voters to Have Their Say
Image credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang August 16, 2021 OTTAWA – Canadians will head to the polls September 20th. This is an opportunity for members of Canada’s Jewish community to play their role in the democratic process. Read more » »
