By Khaled Alqazzaz Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address at the World Economic Forum has gained international recognition and left a strong impression that Canada may be positioning itself for renewed global leadership. But the credibility of that leadership will depend on whether Canada is prepared to translate its rhetoric into concrete foreign policy choices. Prime […]
January 29th 2026 January 29 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia, honouring the memory of six men killed in the 2017 attack on the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City in Quebec City: Azzeddine Soufiane, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Aboubaker Thabti, Ibrahima Barry, and Abdelkrim Hassane. This anniversary is also […]
CMPAC is proud to launch the Bill C-9 Online Portal, a centralized, up-to-date hub for policy analysis, statements, news, resources, campaigns, and community events related Bill C-9. This portal brings together the information and tools needed to understand Bill C-9’s very serious and scary implications if passed, and to strengthen a collective push to urge […]
This bill is being advanced as a “safety” measure but its current design risks expanding state overreach, chilling peaceful protest, and weakening protections for religious expression and civil liberties. Urging MPs to oppose Bill C-9 is not opposing safety but demanding better, rights-respecting legislation. 1- Find and visit your MP’s office here: http://ourcommons.ca/members/en2- SEND AN […]
CMPAC published its 2025 Impact Report showcasing the work we carried together this year. As we close out 2025, we reflect on a year defined by principled action, sustained advocacy, and growing Muslim political presence across Canada. In a moment marked by rising Islamophobia, shrinking civic space, and ongoing efforts to silence advocacy for Palestinian liberation, CMPAC remained […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is deeply concerned about Israel’s approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank, a call that clearly reinforces the long-standing Israeli governmental objectives to expand territorial control. In September of 2025, Canada recognized Palestinian statehood. Canada must move beyond statements of concern and take action that is […]
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, […]
Friday, December 5, 2025 Executive Summary In this brief, CMPAC provides input on the proposed amendment to Bill C-9 that would repeal the “good-faith” religious-text defence under s.319(3)(b) of the Criminal Code. CMPAC represents diverse Muslim communities across Canada and conducts research on structural Islamophobia, and the protection of our civil liberties and our constitutional […]
CMPAC featured for its press conference against Bill C-9 in London Ontario Article link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/concerns-raised-over-impact-of-bill-c-9/ Various organizations gathered outside London City Hall Wednesday afternoon to voice their concerns over Bill C-9, the proposed “Combatting Hate Act” aimed at protecting communities against hate. The Bill’s implications for democratic freedoms, protest rights and civil liberties were at […]
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