Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee

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The Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) is a Canadian political organization. The organization's current stated goal is to engage Jewish Canadians and their allies in the democratic process.[2] Previously, the organization was specifically pro-Israel as well.[3][4]

AbbreviationCJPAC
PurposeAdvocate and public voice, educator and network
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
Region
Canada
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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[1]
Staff20
Websitecjpac.ca
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It is a successor to the Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy, now called the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).[5][6] CIJA focuses on advocacy, while CJPAC focuses on political engagement.[2]

CJPAC's programs include a fellowship program for university students[7] and student leadership program for high school students.[8] CJPAC's events include the ACTION party that connects CJPAC members, politicians, and other politically active people.[4]

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