CMPAC Statement on Canada Recognizing the state of Palestine

CMPAC welcomes Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine as an important step towards justice, dignity, and self-determination for the Palestinian people. For decades, Palestinians have endured occupation, dispossession, and repeated violations of international law. Recognition affirms their fundamental right to statehood; a right that does not hinge on negotiations with those actively undermining their […]

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Joint Letter to Governor General of Canada – Re: Defending Freedom of Expression – In Support of Mr. Mohamad Fakih

August 29, 2025 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary SimonGovernor General of CanadaRideau Hall, 1 Sussex DriveOttawa, Ontario K1A 0A1 Re: Defending Freedom of Expression – In Support of Mr. Mohamad Fakih, C.M. Excellency, We, the undersigned community, faith based, civil liberties, humanitarian relief, andhuman rights organizations, along with individual activists, professionals, business leaders andpublic […]

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Joint Open Letter: Immediate Action Needed to Fulfill Canada’s Humanitarian Commitment for Gaza Family Reunification Through the Temporary Resident Visa

August 27, 2025 The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of CanadaThe Honourable Lena Diab, P.C. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaThe Honourable Anita Anand, P.C. Minister of Foreign AffairsThe Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, P.C. Minister of Public Safety Re: Immediate Action Needed to Fulfill Canada’s Humanitarian Commitment for Gaza Family Reunification Through […]

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#Mobilize4Gaza

Israel’s ongoing violence and escalation in Gaza has resulted in over 61,000 Palestinians deaths along with forced starvation that is claiming lives everyday. The situation has never been more urgent.  We know that many people want to support Palestinian liberation but feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. Over the last year and a […]

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CMPAC Demands Immediate Action from the Canadian Government Against Netanyahu’s Gaza Takeover Plan

CMPAC strongly demands the Canadian government to take immediate and decisive action in response to Israel’s Prime Minister – Benjamin Netanyahu’s August 7, 2025 announcement of his plan for the full military occupation and permanent control of Gaza. A senior official close to Netanyahu has been quoted as stating, “The die is cast — we’re […]

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CMPAC Statement on New Parliament Report Revealing Continued Arms Exports to Israel Contradicting Minister Anand’s Latest Statement

August 3, 2025, Oakville, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) expresses deep concern following the release of a new Library of Parliament report confirming that Canada issued 2 new export permits in 2024. In total, 164 export permits were used in 2024. These were valued at more than $18 million in military […]

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CMPAC Statement on Canada’s Announcement to Recognize the State of Palestine

July 30, 2025 – Oakville, ON: The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s intention to recognize the State of Palestine, as announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney today. This is a long-overdue and significant step in aligning Canada’s foreign policy with international law, global consensus, and the principles of justice […]

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Joint Open Letter to PM & Minister of Foreign Affairs: Canada Must Act NOW to End the Deliberate and Systematic Starvation of Palestinians in Gaza

July 23, 2025 Dear Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand,  We, the undersigned organizations and institutions, write to express our grave concern over the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, in particular, the deliberate and systematic starvation of the Palestinian civilian population. We urge the Government of Canada to take immediate action to stop this atrocity, […]

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