CMPAC featured for its coalition against Bill C-9. CBC Article : https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/c9-hate-speech-religion-9.7001891 The Bloc Québécois is planning to introduce an amendment to a Liberal government bill that would remove a religious exemption from Canada’s hate speech laws, a source has told CBC News. The Criminal Code currently includes an exemption for hate speech, “if, in […]
CMPAC featured for its press conference against Bill C-9 across Canada Article link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/coalition-calls-on-liberals-to-drop-hate-crime-bill-says-it-criminalizes-protest/ OTTAWA — A coalition that includes civil liberties, community and labour groups called on the Liberal government Wednesday to withdraw its hate crime bill. Tim McSorley of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group said a “closer examination of the details of […]
Read article here By Mark Ramzy Ottawa Bureau OTTAWA—The Carney government’s effort to pass its proposed law to combat rising hate crimes faces a critical test this week. With the Liberals looking for a partner in the minority Parliament on Bill C-9, the Bloc Québécois appear to be hinging its support on a contentious push to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2025 – We, the undersigned multi faith, civil liberties and community organizations, collectively reject Bill C-9 – An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the so-called “Combatting Hate Act.” As Bill C-9 proceeds through the Parliamentary process, we emphasize that this bill shouldn’t be passed. The risks it poses to […]
Executive Summary Canada continues to face compelling evidence that components manufactured domestically are entering U.S. supply chains and subsequently reaching Israeli military systems, despite government assurances that export controls prevent such risks. The newly released Exposing the U.S. Loophole report reveals direct traceability between Canadian-made explosives, aircraft parts, and other controlled goods and their eventual […]
This secondary analysis of Bill C-9: Combatting Hate Act builds on CMPAC’s initial submission to the House of Commons Justice Committee. It focuses on emerging issues identified during recent committee proceedings, with a particular emphasis on risks for faith-based communities. The analysis highlights two areas of immediate concern: the potential reinterpretation of the Criminal Code’s […]
A thought-provoking talk on the historical roots and modern context of Palestine, exploring faith, power, and resistance. Dr Yakoob Ahmed is a historian of the late Ottoman Empire whose research focuses on Islamic political thought, Ottoman reform, and Muslim intellectual traditions. He previously served as an Assistant Professor in the Ilahiyat Department at Istanbul University and […]
We are calling on members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to reject Bill C-9 (the Combatting Hate Act) because it fails to meaningfully protect worshippers while threatening our rights to free expression and protest. The Muslim community views this bill as a political gesture by the Liberal government, not a genuine […]
In Canada’s public buildings, we make room for wellness rooms, lactation spaces, flexible breaks for health and caregiving. Yet when Muslims request a quiet space to pray or when a public official names anti-Palestinian racism suddenly ordinary inclusion is cast as a breach of “neutrality.” What is routine for some becomes suspect for others. The […]
Campaigns Direct Support to Re-Build Gaza Beyond advocacy, our work must also be about reviving life in Gaza. This includes rebuilding schools, nurturing creativity, and restoring dignity. Through these campaigns, you can directly engage in education, creativity, and community initiatives that remind us we are one ummah, united in care and responsibility for one another. […]
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