Re: Bill C-9 (The Combatting Hate Act) and the repeal of Criminal Code s. 319(3)(b) Honourable Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament, As the Canadian MuslimCMP Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) and the Canadian Muslim Health Network (CMHN),we are formally expressing our deep concern regarding Bill C-9 and the government’s advancement of an amendment that […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) calls on the Chair of the Justice Committee to rule any amendment creating a new “promotion of terrorist activity or terrorist groups” offence as out of order. The proposed amendment would introduce a separate and distinct Criminal Code regime for terrorism offences under Part II.1. Bill C-9’s mandate, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2025 – We, the undersigned multi faith, civil liberties and community organizations, collectively reject Bill C-9 – An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the so-called “Combatting Hate Act.” As Bill C-9 proceeds through the Parliamentary process, we emphasize that this bill shouldn’t be passed. The risks it poses to […]
Executive Summary Canada continues to face compelling evidence that components manufactured domestically are entering U.S. supply chains and subsequently reaching Israeli military systems, despite government assurances that export controls prevent such risks. The newly released Exposing the U.S. Loophole report reveals direct traceability between Canadian-made explosives, aircraft parts, and other controlled goods and their eventual […]
This secondary analysis of Bill C-9: Combatting Hate Act builds on CMPAC’s initial submission to the House of Commons Justice Committee. It focuses on emerging issues identified during recent committee proceedings, with a particular emphasis on risks for faith-based communities. The analysis highlights two areas of immediate concern: the potential reinterpretation of the Criminal Code’s […]
Thursday, October 9, 2025 – CMPAC welcomes today’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement that offers a moment of hope for the people of Gaza after two years of violence that has reached the scale of genocide. If fully implemented, this agreement could bring much-needed relief to families who have endured relentless bombardment, forced displacement, destruction […]
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – Today marks two years since the beginning of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza, the deadliest and most destructive campaign against Palestinians in modern history. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, at least 66,148 Palestinians have been killed and 168,716 injured since October 7, 2023, including 269 malnutrition-related deaths,112 […]
Monday October 6 – We, the undersigned Muslim and Palestinian civil society and community organizations, collectively reject Bill C-9 – An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). While we firmly oppose all forms of hate, especially hatred directed at identifiable groups, we do not […]
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), in collaboration with the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), has co-authored a joint open letter, signed by 37 civil liberties and community organizations, raising concerns about Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). The letter […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) acknowledges the release of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency’s (NSIRA) report on the activities of the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Review and Analysis Division (RAD). This comprehensive review substantiates long-standing concerns raised by Muslim communities, civil society organizations, and academic research that Muslim-led charities have been […]
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