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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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iPolitics: Coalition says feds need to ensure C-9 doesn’t create a ‘chilling effect’ on protests

By Marco Vigliotti – Editor-in-Chief of iPolitics Read here: https://www.ipolitics.ca/2026/06/19/coalition-says-feds-need-to-ensure-c-9-doesnt-create-a-chilling-effect-on-protests The federal government must offer clear guidance to prosecutors to ensure the new anti-hate law doesn’t trample on Canadians’ Charter-protected right to protest, says a coalition of human rights and faith groups. They said in an open letter released on Friday that they were “deeply […]

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Open Letter Calling for the Removal of Immigration Minister Lena Diab

July 20, 2026 The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P.Prime Minister of CanadaOffice of the Prime Minister80 Wellington StreetOttawa, ON K1A 0A2 Subject: Open Letter Regarding Leadership of Canada’s Immigration System Dear Prime Minister Carney, On behalf of the undersigned organizations and individuals, we write to express our profound concern regarding the administration of Canada’s […]

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Joint Statement on the Passage of Bill C-9 and the Protection of Charter Rights and Civil Liberties

June 19 2026 – The undersigned civil liberties, human rights, faith based and community organizations are deeply troubled by the Carney government ending discussion on Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, and pushing it to a final vote and passing the bill, disregarding the many serious concerns voiced through formal submissions, parliamentary hearings, campaigns, and […]

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