This site was created to chronicle the significant events in the immigration process of Chinese, Italian and Jewish Canadians in line with major changes in the policy throughout Canadian history



March 16 – 19, 1919:
The first Plenary of the Canadian Jewish Congress

The first Plenary of the Canadian Jewish Congress was held. Event demonstrates the growing Jewish communities in Canada who, despite initial conflicts, were able to unite and take an active role in Canadian affairs. One of the results of this assembly was the development of the Jewish Immigrant Aid Society. Since its creation, the CJC has been instrumental in providing a concerted voice of advocacy for displaced Jewish persons.