Community Resources

Our community continues to face real challenges—but together, we’re turning the tide by taking action. Below you’ll find tools to help you advocate, report hate, request legal assistance, and educate others about antisemitism in Canada and what we can to keep Canadians safe.

How to Engage with Your Member of Parliament

Your Member of Parliament (MP) is your voice in Canada’s federal government. Whether you want to raise concerns, advocate for policies, or share your experience, connecting with your MP is a powerful way to make an impact.

Find your MP and their contact info here

Decide how to connect

You can engage with your MP in person, over the phone, or in writing. If your MP is supportive of our issues, consider requesting a meeting or placing a call. For others who may hold less receptive views, it may be more effective—and safer—to send a respectful and informative letter.

Prepare your message

When communicating, remember: you are representing not just yourself, but the broader community.

Be polite and calm.
Share your personal experience.
Stick to the facts.
Be constructive and solution-oriented.
Avoid confrontation.

Not sure where to start? Use the key messages from our action alerts to help frame your conversation or letter.

Report Hate

Have you experienced or witnessed an antisemitic incident? Have you been a victim or witness to an antisemitic crime?

In an emergency, your first call should be to 911. Contact your local police if you’ve witnessed a hate crime or suspicious incident, then connect with your local Jewish community security agency. You can also use CIJA’s Report Hate function that tracks incidents of hate to measure and combat antisemitism in Canada.

Request Legal Assistance

If you have been the target of antisemitism and are seeking legal help, CIJA’s Legal Task Force is here to support you.

To begin, complete the intake form. CIJA’s Staff Lawyer will follow up within three business days to schedule an intake meeting.

For urgent cases, email: LTF@cija.ca
If you are reporting on behalf of a K–12 student experiencing antisemitism in Ontario public schools, please use this Pro Bono Ontario form through our Combatting Antisemitism in Schools initiative, offered in partnership with UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and Pro Bono Ontario.

Explainers and Advocacy Guides

Whether you’re facing workplace discrimination, navigating biased media coverage, supporting students, or confronting misinformation, these guides offer tools to help you take informed and effective action. Each resource below is designed to support advocacy, safety, and education in response to antisemitism in Canada.

Responding to Media Bias or Inaccurate Reporting

Media plays a powerful role in shaping public understanding—and when reporting on Jewish issues, Israel, or antisemitism is biased or misleading, it’s important to speak up.

Identify the problem

Is the reporting factually incorrect? Is it omitting key context? Does it rely on harmful tropes or display bias in how it frames Jewish people or Israel?

Most media outlets have public editors or publish contact details for corrections and feedback. Reach out directly and:
Be respectful and concise.
Stick to the facts—avoid emotional or inflammatory language.
Point to specific issues: headlines, quotes, framing, or omissions.
Where possible, offer accurate sources or missing context.

Submit a Letter to the Editor

You can also publicly respond by submitting a Letter to the Editor or Op-ed for publication. Each outlet has its own submission process and editorial guidelines—visit their websites for details.

Letters to the Editor

150–250 words
Timely response to a specific article (include author, title, and publication date)
Focus on one clear, compelling argument
Submit quickly after the article appears
Expect edits for length, grammar, and house style

Please note: not all submissions will be published. Stay respectful and follow the guidelines.