Canada-Israel Committee
The Canada-Israel Committee (CIC) was the official representative of the organized Canadian Jewish community on matters pertaining to Canada–Israel relations.
| Abbreviation | CIC |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 2011 |
| Type | Organizations based in Canada |
| Legal status | Defunct |
| Purpose | Advocacy and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Region served | Canada |
Official language | English, French, Also Hebrew |
Parent organization | Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy |
| Affiliations | UIA Federations Canada |
The Canada-Israel Committee maintained offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Israel, and was affiliated with the Quebec-Israel Committee. Its staff consisted of experts in government policy, communications, Arab-Israeli relations and Middle East affairs, and Canadian Middle East policy.
Due to a restructuring of Jewish community bodies, effective July 1, 2011, the CIC ceased operations, and its responsibilities were assumed by its parent organization, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).
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