Joint Letter to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture: Canadians Stand with Amira Elghawaby

October 28, 2025 The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture15 Eddy StreetGatineau, Quebec, J8X 4B3 RE: Joint Letter to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture: Canadians Stand with Amira Elghawaby Dear Minister Steven Guilbeault, We, the undersigned, representing community, faith based, Muslim, and advocacy organizations from across Canada, express our unequivocal support […]

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Email the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Demand the Immediate Release of 6 Canadians Abducted by Israel on Gaza Freedom Flotilla

Six Canadian citizens have been abducted by Israeli forces in international waters while aboard the Freedom Flotilla, en route to deliver food and medical aid to Gaza. Their current whereabouts remain unknown. We call on the Government of Canada to ensure the immediate release and safe return of all Canadian citizens detained by Israel, and […]

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CMPAC Analysis and Position on the Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9)

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) has conducted a review of Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, identifying significant concerns regarding its expansion of police powers, removal of Attorney General oversight, vague definitions of “hatred,” and potential impacts on freedom of expression. CMPAC’s analysis highlights the risks of politicized prosecutions, overcriminalization, and threats to […]

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CMPAC Opinion on Canada’s Recognition of the State of Palestine

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine. This is an important step in Canada’s foreign policy and a long overdue affirmation of the Palestinian people’s right to self determination and statehood. This development is a testament to the tireless efforts of […]

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CMPAC Statement on Canada Recognizing the state of Palestine

CMPAC welcomes Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine as an important step towards justice, dignity, and self-determination for the Palestinian people. For decades, Palestinians have endured occupation, dispossession, and repeated violations of international law. Recognition affirms their fundamental right to statehood; a right that does not hinge on negotiations with those actively undermining their […]

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City News: CMPAC Stands in Support of Mohamad Fakih

CMPAC spoke with CityNews about the smear campaign targeting philanthropist & Order of Canada recipient Mohamad Fakih as well as the national letter campaign led by CMPAC to the Governor General. The campaign has resulted in over 17,000 emails in support of Fakih and his contributions across Canada. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVlCED39E3A

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#Mobilize4Gaza

Israel’s ongoing violence and escalation in Gaza has resulted in over 61,000 Palestinians deaths along with forced starvation that is claiming lives everyday. The situation has never been more urgent.  We know that many people want to support Palestinian liberation but feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. Over the last year and a […]

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