CMPAC’s Statement Rejecting Government’s IHRA Handbook & Demanding Consideration of Alternatives to Combat Antisemitism

[November 2, 2024, Oakville] – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) firmly rejects the Canadian government’s release of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Handbook on Antisemitism, released yesterday. The Handbook, based on the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, includes language that CMPAC and numerous civil liberties organizations believe dangerously conflates antisemitism with legitimate […]

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CMPAC Opinion On Canadian Government Listing of Samidoun as a Terrorist Entity & Terrorism Designation Regime

October 21st, 2024 – The recent decision by the Canadian government to designate Samidoun: Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network as a terrorist entity raises significant concerns regarding free speech, civil liberties, and the right to advocate for Palestinian human rights. Such actions not only impact specific organizations but also have broader implications for political discourse in […]

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Joint Open Letter to the Prime Minister: Canada Must Act NOW to Stop Israeli War Crimes in Northern Gaza

October 18, 2024 Dear Prime Minister, We, the undersigned humanitarian, religious, community and civil society organizations from all over Canada, express profound alarm at the rapidly worsening situation in northern Gaza.  Civilians are being burned alive in an ongoing campaign of violence that has reached unimaginable levels of brutality. The humanitarian infrastructure has completely collapsed […]

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CMPAC’s Analysis of the United Nations Report: A/79/232 – Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel

The full analysis can be accessed here. CMPAC presents a critical analysis of the United Nations’ Independent International Commission of Inquiry report, detailing significant violations of international humanitarian law by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly Gaza, from October 2023 to August 2024. The analysis underscores the widespread destruction of healthcare infrastructure, arbitrary arrests, […]

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CMPAC’s OPINION – A Year Into the Gaza Genocide: The Time for Canada’s Action is Now

Today, October 7, 2024, marks the one-year anniversary of the unprecedented violence that has devastated Gaza and its people. The numbers are staggering. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, as reported by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), over 41,800 Palestinians have been killed, including more than 12,000 […]

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CMPAC Analysis – The Palestinian Struggle Under Occupation

The full analysis can be accessed here. CMPAC’s analysis highlights Canada’s responsibilities under the Genocide Convention, emphasizing its obligation to prevent and address acts of genocide as a signatory to this treaty. The analysis presents compelling evidence of harmful practices against Palestinians, particularly in Gaza and the West Bank. It references the International Court of […]

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Truth and Reconciliation Day

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day serves as a reminder and an opportunity to confront and end the injustices rooted in systemic racism and colonial oppression. It highlights Canada’s history—one that echoes in the ongoing struggles of the Palestinian people, who face their own colonization and genocide by a dominating power. […]

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CMPAC Statement Demanding the Canadian Government to Condemn Israel’s Unlawful Aggression Against Lebanon

September 23, 2024 – Oaville, The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) demands the Canadian government to publicly condemn Israel’s recent military assault on Lebanon, which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the sovereignty of a UN member state. Reports indicate that these airstrikes have indiscriminately targeted civilian areas, resulting in over 356 […]

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CMPAC Letter of Support for the University of Windsor’s Commitment to Human Rights and Inclusivity

September 23, 2024  Dear Dr. Gordon, The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) wishes to express its support for the University of Windsor’s ethical decision to engage in dialogue with the Windsor Liberation Zone Team and finalize agreements that prioritize transparency, inclusivity, and human rights. Your commitment to fostering a balanced and respectful relationship with […]

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CMPAC OPINION – Canada’s Missed Opportunity: Examining Its Inconsistent Stance on Palestinian Rights

Executive Summary Canada’s recent abstention from the UN vote calling for Israel to end its illegal occupation of Gaza and the West Bank reflects a troubling inconsistency in Canada’s approach to international law and human rights. Citing concerns that the resolution was “too one-sided,” Canada’s decision overlooks the central issue – the occupation itself, which […]

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