CMPAC and the broader Muslim community are concerned about the Justice Committee’s decision to keep the the Bloc Québécois amendment removing the “good-faith” religious-text defence in the Criminal Code. Although a clarifying amendment was introduced, yesterday it does not address the ongoing concerns raised by civil liberties and faith based communities. Contact your MP today. […]
Monday February 23, 2026 – Oakville, The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), and the broader Muslim community, is deeply concerned by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights’ decision to keep the amendment (introduced by the Bloc Québécois) removing the “good-faith” religious-text defence under section 319(3)(b) of the Criminal Code. The committee instead […]
Canada’s political priorities are shifting and Muslim communities are feeling the impact. From Bill C-9 to Palestine – we’re gathering over coffee to talk about what accountability really looks like. Register now: https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/t-vxvreap
February 4th, 2026, Oakville – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) expresses serious concern regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate the position of Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia held by Amira Elghawaby. Addressing islamophobia requires sustained expertise and institutional memory. Dissolving an office that had developed experience, policy insight and relationships across government […]
A series of recent decisions and programs under Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab raises substantive concerns about her performance and her discriminatory decisions. Maintaining biometric requirements that cannot be fulfilled in Gaza, declining to implement waivers or alternative pathways for those in active crisis, responding to constituents aggressively and attempting to advance broader discretionary powers […]
By Khaled Alqazzaz Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address at the World Economic Forum has gained international recognition and left a strong impression that Canada may be positioning itself for renewed global leadership. But the credibility of that leadership will depend on whether Canada is prepared to translate its rhetoric into concrete foreign policy choices. Prime […]
January 29th 2026 January 29 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia, honouring the memory of six men killed in the 2017 attack on the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City in Quebec City: Azzeddine Soufiane, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Aboubaker Thabti, Ibrahima Barry, and Abdelkrim Hassane. This anniversary is also […]
CMPAC is proud to launch the Bill C-9 Online Portal, a centralized, up-to-date hub for policy analysis, statements, news, resources, campaigns, and community events related Bill C-9. This portal brings together the information and tools needed to understand Bill C-9’s very serious and scary implications if passed, and to strengthen a collective push to urge […]
This bill is being advanced as a “safety” measure but its current design risks expanding state overreach, chilling peaceful protest, and weakening protections for religious expression and civil liberties. Urging MPs to oppose Bill C-9 is not opposing safety but demanding better, rights-respecting legislation. 1- Find and visit your MP’s office here: http://ourcommons.ca/members/en2- SEND AN […]
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