Author: Independent Jewish Voices

Independent Jewish Voices Canada (IJV) is a grassroots organization grounded in Jewish tradition that opposes all forms of racism and advocates for justice and peace for all in Israel-Palestine.

Civil Society Groups to Canadian Heritage: Ditch IHRA Anti-Semitism Definition

Independent Jewish Voices Canada (IJV) has joined together with 30+ other Canadian organizations to call on the federal government to abandon prospective measures that would integrate a controversial antisemitism definition … Keep reading »

Anti-Racism • February 15, 2023 • Independent Jewish Voices
Defending Palestinian Rights Is Not Antisemitism: The Bogus Attack on Joel Harden

Ontario New Democratic Party MPP Joel Harden has become the latest target of ongoing efforts to silence critics of Israel by smearing them with accusations of antisemitism. Antisemitism needs to … Keep reading »

Anti-Racism • November 24, 2022 • Independent Jewish Voices
Tackling Hate, Protect Dissent

The Honourable David Lametti Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada The Honourable Steven Guilbeault Minister of Canadian Heritage Dear Ministers Lametti and Guilbeault, As organizations committed to the … Keep reading »

Anti-Racism • April 10, 2021 • Independent Jewish Voices
Contesting Bill 168

Controversial Antisemitism Bill Passes Second Reading in Ontario Independent Jewish Voices Canada is deeply dismayed and concerned with the Ontario Government’s decision to unanimously approve Bill 168, the Combating Antisemitism Act, … Keep reading »

Anti-Racism • February 29, 2020 • Independent Jewish Voices