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Réflexions sur la déclaration de Joël Arseneau, ministre de l’éducationdu Québec, au sujet du port de signes religieux dans les écolesprimaires publiques

Article spécial pour le CMPAC, rédigé par Samaa Elibyari La déclaration récente de Joël Arseneau, ministre de l’éducation du Québec, concernant l’interdiction de porter un signe religieux au primaire, dans les écoles publiques, a semé un émoi au sein de la communauté musulmane et a terni notre espoir de voir notre gouvernement se pencher sur […]

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Reflections on the statement by Joël Arseneau, Quebec’s Minister of Education, Regarding the Wearing of Religious Symbols in Public Primary Schools

Special Article for CMPAC by Samaa Elibyari The recent statement by Joël Arseneau, Quebec’s Minister of Education, concerning a ban on the wearing of religious symbols in public primary schools, has caused a stir within the Muslim community and dashed any hope that our government might focus on the major challenges of the day. The […]

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Beyond the Ballot—What Olivia Chow and Alvin Tedjo’s victories reveal about changing Canadian politics

Read op-ed here: https://thepointer.com/article/2026-11-01/beyond-the-ballot-what-olivia-chow-and-alvin-tedjo-s-victories-reveal-about-changing-canadian-politics By Khaled Al-Qazzaz Khaled Al-Qazzaz, Executive Director of the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council, writes that the mayoral victories in Mississauga and Toronto, accompanied by significant increases in voter turnout, raise important questions about shifting electoral dynamics, the growing political influence of diverse communities and the evolving priorities of Canadian voters He […]

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CMPAC Submission to the Ontario Regulatory Registry: Proposed Measures on Public Safety and Economic Development Through Barrier-Free Access to Key Infrastructure

About the Submission CMPAC has submitted its response to the Government of Ontario’s Regulatory Registry consultation regarding potential measures to support public safety and facilitate barrier-free access to key economic and community infrastructure. The province is considering new legislation that would expand police powers, mandate identification, create new provincial offences, and introduce new arrest authorities […]

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Report Submission to Dr. Ashwini K.P., United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

CMPAC prepared a formal submission to the Special Rapporteur titled Addressing Systemic Islamophobia and Anti-Palestinian Racism in Canada, identifying gaps in existing federal anti-racism measures and outlining 13 recommendations for institutional reform. The submission calls for a federal implementation and accountability framework on Islamophobia, stronger independent oversight of national-security and border-enforcement practices, reform of discriminatory […]

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CMPAC Opinion: A Muslim Community Reading of Quebec Election Results & The Historic Defeat of CAQ

Quebec’s Muslims view the outcome of the 2026 Quebec provincial election as a defining moment for democratic governance and a decisive rejection of divisive identity politics. The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) lost ALL seats in Parliament after forming two majority governments over the past 8 years. The election results serve as a clear punishment and […]

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CMPAC’s Submission on Canada’s International Development Priorities

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of a new Canadian foreign policy. Canada’s international development policy should be grounded in human dignity, international law, meaningful partnership, and the consistent protection of human rights. International development in Canada is an integral pillar of a coherent foreign policy […]

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The Rise of Islamophobia and Anti Muslim Hate in Canada – CMPAC Policy Recommendations

Muslim communities across Canada urgently need greater protection from the rising tide of anti-Muslim hate and Islamophobia. Over the past several months, we have witnessed a deeply concerning rise in acts of anti-Muslim hate and Islamophobia across Canada. These incidents are not isolated and represent a broader and deeply troubling pattern of hostility and violence […]

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CMPAC’s Preliminary Analysis of Bill C-34

CMPAC recognizes the importance of protecting Canadians from genuine online harms and supports efforts to improve accountability for social media platforms and digital services. Measures to address terrorism-related content, incitement to violence, and other serious online harms are legitimate public policy objectives. However, these objectives must be pursued in a manner that remains consistent with […]

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