The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) applauds the Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent ruling in R. v. Pike and Scott, which declared Section 99(1)(a) of the Customs Act unconstitutional. This section, which previously permitted border officers to search electronic devices without reasonable grounds, was found to violate Canadians’ Section 8 Charter rights against unreasonable […]
Oakville – July 27, 2024, CMPAC is disappointed by the joint statement issued by the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, following the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) July 19, 2024, Advisory Opinion. This opinion declares Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories illegal and equates its practices to a systematic apartheid regime of racial […]
Dear Members of Parliament, On behalf of the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), we address the critical issue of Canada’s response to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on Israel’s policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The ICJ’s findings, delivered on July 19, 2024, leave no room for ambiguity: Israel’s occupation is […]
CMPAC is pleased to present an in-depth examination of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion concerning Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Delivered on July 19, 2024, the ICJ’s Opinion unequivocally condemns Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands as unlawful and highlights severe breaches of international humanitarian and human rights laws. […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is disappointed in the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to grant an injunction by the University of Toronto to remove the peaceful pro-Palestine encampment. The encampment has been demanding disclosure and divestment from all companies complicit in the Israeli-perpetrated genocide in Gaza. CMPAC has continuously advocated for the fundamental […]
CMPAC has conducted a detailed analysis of Justice Koehnen’s recent decision to grant an interlocutory injunction against Pro-Palestinian encampments at the University of Toronto. The decision, while acknowledging the encampment’s peaceful nature and absence of hate speech or anti-Semitic sentiments among its participants, raises significant concerns about the balance between property rights and freedom of […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) stands in support of Mr. Birju Dattani’s appointment as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). We echo and amplify the sentiments expressed by Independent Jewish Voices Canada (IJV) regarding the recent attacks on Mr. Dattani’s character and qualifications. Mr. Dattani’s appointment marks a historic moment […]
CMPAC has submitted a comprehensive brief to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, addressing the critical issues of Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism. This submission, driven by the events of October 7th, details the rising Islamophobic violence and discrimination faced by visibly Muslim individuals. It also highlights the historical and systemic nature of these […]
Despite an extensive campaign led by the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), which included a detailed deputation addressing our concerns and a request for a postponement to facilitate further community engagement and mitigate the politicization of critical issues, the By-law to Protect Vaughan’s Vulnerable Social Infrastructure has been recommended by the committee of the […]
CMPAC’s evaluation of Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy highlights significant shortcomings in addressing the needs of the Muslim community, particularly concerning anti-Palestinian racism and Islamophobia. While the strategy introduces some promising initiatives, it fails to provide specific measures to combat anti-Palestinian racism and inadequately addresses Islamophobia at systemic levels. This omission leaves Muslim Canadians and Palestinian Canadians […]
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