CMPAC Signs Joint Endorsement Statement for 2025 Federal Election

At the outset of this election, over 100 Muslim organizations across Canada reaffirmed a collective responsibility: to vote with a conscience rooted in justice, human dignity, and a vision for a more equitable society for all. In that same spirit of unity, clarity and collective accountability, CMPAC has joined four other Muslim advocacy organizations – […]

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Urgent Call for Party Leaders’ Commitment on Palestine and Civil Liberties

April 3, 2025 The Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada – [email protected]  The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Opposition, Conservative Party – [email protected]  The Honourable Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party – [email protected]  The Honourable Yves-François Blanchet, Leader of the Bloc Québécois – [email protected] The Honourable Elizabeth May, Leader of the […]

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Joint Endorsement Statement by Muslim Advocacy Organizations for 2025 Federal Election Candidates

In the spirit of unity, clarity, and collective responsibility, the following five Muslim advocacy organizations — guided by the principles outlined in the Joint Statement of Muslim Organizations on the 2025 Federal Election — have come together to issue principled endorsements where unanimous consensus has been reached. Our Unanimous Endorsements At the outset of this […]

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CMPAC and Over 100 Muslim Organizations Unite for a Principled Vote

CMPAC, alongside over 100 leading Muslim organizations in a joint statement, reaffirm our collective responsibility: to vote with justice, human dignity, and accountability at the forefront. While our community represents diverse political views, we stand united in upholding principles that transcend partisanship: This joint statement is the result of months of collaboration between major Muslim […]

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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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CMPAC Statement Calling on PM Carney for Action against Israeli Violence Shattering the Ceasefire in Gaza

March 18, 2025, Oakville, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) calls on Prime Minister Carney to take urgent action in response to the escalating Israeli violence in Gaza. In the last 24 hours alone, Israel has intensified its assault, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including women and children. Residential areas, hospitals, […]

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CMPAC Calls on Canada to Address Israel’s Ceasefire Violations in Gaza

March 10th, 2025, Oakville, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is gravely concerned about Israel’s continued aggression against Palestinians in Gaza, despite the ceasefire agreement in place. Instead of honouring commitments to de-escalation, Israel has intensified its violations, blocking life-saving aid, prolonging negotiations, and using starvation as a tool of collective punishment. […]

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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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Joint Open Letter to Ontario Officials: Dismantle the HCWG and Address Anti-Palestinian Racism

CMPAC, CJPME, and over 60 civil society organizations have sent a letter to Ontario’s Ministers of Public Safety and Attorney General, condemning the politicization of the Hate Crimes Working Group (HCWG). The letter highlights the group’s role in targeting Palestinian-Canadians, Muslim-Canadians, and their allies advocating for Palestinian rights, particularly in the case of Assistant Crown […]

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