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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CMPAC’s Statement Urging Canadian Government to Support UNGA Resolution for Ending Israel’s Illegal Occupation

Oakville, September 17 – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) strongly supports the call for Canada to vote in favour of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution scheduled for September 18, 2024. This crucial vote demands an immediate end to Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories, aligning with the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s […]

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Open Letter of Support to Amira Elghawaby Against Smear Campaign

September 17, 2024 We, the 769 undersigned individuals and organizations from across Canada, strongly condemn the recent attacks on Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia. These calls for her removal misrepresent her role and unfairly portray her as divisive, despite her longstanding commitment to fostering inclusivity, human rights, and meaningful dialogue. The recent […]

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Urgent Call to End Unjust Extradition Efforts Against Dr. Hassan Diab

September 14, 2024 Dear Minister Virani,  On behalf of the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), we wish to express our strong condemnation of any further attempts to extradite Dr. Hassan Diab, a Canadian citizen and sociology professor, to France. CMPAC firmly believes that such actions constitute a grave miscarriage of justice and represent a […]

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CMPAC’s Opinion on Minister Joly’s Ambiguous Announcement Regarding Arms Embargo on Israel

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is deeply concerned about Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s recent announcement on September 10, 2024 regarding Canada’s arms embargo on Israel. Minister Joly’s claims of halting Canadian-made weapons from reaching Gaza are grossly inadequate and fail to address Canada’s complicity in the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe and genocide in […]

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Open Letter: Civil society coalition urges Canada to stop all arms transfers to Israel

Dear Minister Joly, We, the undersigned civil society organizations, are deeply concerned at the enduring devastation in Gaza. Canada risks complicity in this humanitarian catastrophe through its ongoing transfer of military goods destined to Israel, exports which are incompatible with its obligations under the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). As organizations committed to upholding human rights, the protection […]

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CMPAC Calls for an Immediate Two-Ways Arms Embargo on Israel on #ArmsEmbargoNow Day of Action

On August 20th Day of Action organized by the Arms Embargo Now campaign, The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) urgently calls on the Canadian government to implement an immediate and comprehensive two-way bilateral arms embargo on Israel. The escalation of Israeli violence in Gaza, resulting in over 40,000 civilian casualties and the destruction of […]

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