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Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Oct 12, 2022

Survey results of candidates running for City Council

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa surveyed area candidates ahead of the October 24 municipal election asking them seven questions relating to issues such as antisemitism, security, the Ottawa Police Services and support for social services like the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank. As candidates have …

Oct 12, 2022

Mayoral candidate: Bob Chiarelli

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa hosted small discussion panels with three mayoral candidates to understand their perspectives on issues important to the Jewish community, such as support for the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank and Tamir, and other matters like policing and combatting antisemitism. …

Oct 12, 2022

Survey results of candidates running for trustee

Survey and information on candidates running for school trustee for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board 

The past two years have seen an unprecedented rise in antisemitic harassment and abuse in our schools, and an inadequate response by the major school boards. The Jewish Federati…

Oct 12, 2022

Mayoral candidate: Catherine McKenney

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa hosted small discussion panels with three mayoral candidates to understand their perspectives on issues important to the Jewish community, such as support for the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank and Tamir, and other matters like policing and combatting antisemitism. …

Oct 12, 2022

Mayoral candidate: Mark Sutcliffe

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa hosted small discussion panels with three mayoral candidates to understand their perspectives on issues important to the Jewish community, such as support for the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank and Tamir, and other matters like policing and combatting antisemitism. …