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Joint Letter to Governor General of Canada – Re: Defending Freedom of Expression – In Support of Mr. Mohamad Fakih

August 29, 2025 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary SimonGovernor General of CanadaRideau Hall, 1 Sussex DriveOttawa, Ontario K1A 0A1 Re: Defending Freedom of Expression – In Support of Mr. Mohamad Fakih, C.M. Excellency, We, the undersigned community, faith based, civil liberties, humanitarian relief, andhuman rights organizations, along with individual activists, professionals, business leaders andpublic […]

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CMPAC Statement on New Parliament Report Revealing Continued Arms Exports to Israel Contradicting Minister Anand’s Latest Statement

August 3, 2025, Oakville, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) expresses deep concern following the release of a new Library of Parliament report confirming that Canada issued 2 new export permits in 2024. In total, 164 export permits were used in 2024. These were valued at more than $18 million in military […]

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CMPAC Commentary on Prime Minister Carney’s ‘Zionist Palestine’ Controversial Suggestion

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)  is deeply concerned about Prime Minister Carney’s ‘Zionist Palestine’ controversial suggestion and his biased remarks on Iran, in a recent interview. These suggestions and remarks demonstrate a continuation of Canadian foreign policy that falls short of the government’s stated commitment to a principled, rights-based approach grounded in international […]

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CMPAC Launches MuslimsVote.ca: A National Campaign for a Principled Muslim Vote

For Immediate ReleaseMarch 26, 2025, Oakville, The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) announces the launch of MuslimsVote.ca, a campaign uniting Canadian Muslims behind a principled approach to voting. MuslimsVote.ca supports the joint statement endorsed by over 100 Muslim organizations across Canada. Canadian Muslims have long been urged to vote strategically, choosing the “lesser evil.” […]

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  • March 24, 2025
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What the Canadian Muslim Community Expects from Prime Minister Carney—and How It Could Influence the Federal Election

Mark Carney’s first days as Prime Minister will set the tone for Canada’s future—and for how seriously he takes the voices of the Canadian Muslim community.  The question is, will Prime Minister Carney deliver, or risk losing the Canadian Muslim vote in the upcoming election, where the Muslim community has significant presence in key swing […]

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  • March 4, 2025
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The CRA’s Systemic Bias Requires Systemic Reform—Not Promises or Political Posturing

Chrystia Freeland’s recent acknowledgment of systemic bias within the Canada Revenue Agency’s Review and Analysis Division (RAD) was a long-overdue admission of what Muslim-led charities have experienced firsthand for years. But recognizing a problem isn’t the same as solving it—and mere promises, particularly unfulfilled campaign pledges, won’t restore trust or deliver justice to impacted communities. […]

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CMPAC OPINION: 8 Years After the Quebec Mosque Shooting Islamophobia Surges by 94% in the Past 16 months

January 29 marks 8 years since the Quebec Mosque shooting where a gunman opened fire at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Québec City killing six Canadian Muslims: Mamadou Tanou Barry (42), Abdelkrim Hassane (41), Khaled Belkacemi (60), Aboubaker Thabti (44), Azzeddine Soufiane (57), and Ibrahima Barry (39).  Since then, this day has been commemorated as […]

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  • January 27, 2025
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CMPAC OPINION: Jenin: A Ceasefire Broken, a New Assault Begins

Just days after a fragile ceasefire brought a temporary halt to the devastating conflict in Gaza, Israel has launched a deadly raid in Jenin, a city in the northern West Bank. Jenin has long been a symbol of Palestinian resistance and has repeatedly borne the brunt of Israeli military aggression. Reports from the ground indicate […]

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  • January 14, 2025
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CMPAC OPINION: Trudeau’s Downfall: Gaza and the Crisis of Morality

Justin Trudeau’s resignation marks the end of a leadership defined by lofty promises and profound failures, none more glaring than his moral collapse over Gaza. As the humanitarian catastrophe unfolded in Gaza after October 7, 2023, Trudeau’s refusal to act decisively or uphold Canadian values of justice and human rights exposed the hollowness of his […]

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CMPAC Open Letter to Attorney General Denouncing the Withdrawal of Charges in the Attack on Hayfa Abdelkhaleq

To: Attorney General, Honorable Doug Downey cc: Deputy Attorney General, David Corbett & Asst Deputy Attorney General (Criminal Division), Randy Schwartz RE: Denouncing the Withdrawal of Charges in the Attack on Hayfa Abdelkhaleq Dear Attorney General Downey,  The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)  denounces the decision by the Crown to withdraw the assault and […]

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