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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CMPAC Submission on Bill C-22 – The Lawful Access Act to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security
See CMPAC’s submission on Bill C-22 – The Lawful Access Act to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in both English and French. English version French version
CMPAC’s Intersection with Amnesty Canada’s Human Rights Agenda 2026
CMPAC has released a new analysis examining the intersection between Amnesty International Canada’s Human Rights Agenda 2026 and CMPAC’s ongoing advocacy priorities. The report highlights areas of overlap on issues including Bill C-9, Bill C-12, Bill C-22, protest rights, immigration policy, digital regulation, Charter protections, and accountability under international law. It also explores Amnesty’s broader […]
Toronto Star: Muslim group seeks action on Islamophobia 5 years after Ontario family murdered
Read article here By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Nearly five years after a gruesome slaying in Ontario, a national Muslim group is urging Ottawa to follow through on past recommendations to fight Islamophobia. Saturday will mark the anniversary of the killing of the Afzaal family in a truck attack in London, Ont. The assailant […]
