CIJA is a non-partisan, umbrella organization for Jewish community advocacy efforts, directing strategies to improve the quality of Jewish life in Canada and abroad and increase support for Israel.
CIJA oversees and coordinates the advocacy work of Canadian Jewish Congress, Canada-Israel Committee, Quebec-Israel Committee, National Jewish Campus Life and University Outreach Committee.
CIJA is run by a Board of Directors representing communities, small and large, from across Canada, including a student representative. Meetings are held quarterly and on an as-needed basis.