CJPAC marks ten years of its annual Action party [Video]

For its 10th annual Action party, the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) brought the glitz and the glamour back to Andrew Richard Designs, a posh art space that served as the event’s venue years ago.

A lot has changed since then – the number of attendees has more than doubled, for one thing – but the committee’s mandate hasn’t wavered: their goal is to engage the Jewish and pro-Israel community in Canadian politics and democracy.

“It’s a great opportunity for those who are new to politics to meet with members of the political community from all levels of government,” said Mark Waldman, the group’s executive director. “It serves as an entry point for people to get engaged with politics.”

More than 1,300 young professionals and politicians gathered on April 14 to shmooze, nosh on hors d’oeuvres, drink sophisticated cocktails (at an open bar, no less) and shake hands with …