Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee

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The Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) is a Canadian national, independent, multi-partisan organization.

Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee
AbbreviationCJPAC
PurposeAdvocate and public voice, educator and network
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
Region
Canada
Official language
  • English
  • French
Executive director
Mark Waldman
Staff
7
Websitecjpac.ca

Its mandate is to engage Jewish and pro-Israel Canadians in the democratic process and to foster active political participation. CJPAC is dedicated to helping community members build relationships within Canadian politics.

CJPAC's programs include a Fellowship program which is geared toward university students, the Generation program for high school students, the summer camp tour, and campaign training. CJPAC's events include the ACTION parties held in Montreal and Toronto, as well as Women in Politics.

Members of CJPAC encourage Canadians to get involved in the democratic process during and between elections.

References

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  • Tulchinsky, Gerald. Taking Root: The Origins of the Canadian Jewish Community. Toronto, Ont: Lester Pub., 1992.
  • Abella, Irving. A Coat of Many Colours: Two Centuries of Jewish Life in Canada. Toronto: Lester Pub., 1990.
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