Statement on the Appointment of Canada's Next Ambassador to Israel

TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that Vivian Bercovici has been appointed to serve as Canada's next Ambassador to the State of Israel. 

In response, David Koschitzky, Chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), issued the following statement: 

"We offer our warm congratulations to Ambassador Bercovici and are confident she will serve Canada with distinction and honour. Ambassador Bercovici is articulate, knowledgeable, and brings a wealth of experience in law and academia. She is well-poised to take the Canada-Israel relationship to the next level for the benefit of both countries, particularly in the areas of trade, energy, science and technology." 

As the non-partisan advocacy arm of the Jewish Federations of Canada, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) serves as the voice of the organized Canadian Jewish community.

SOURCE: Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs

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