CMPAC Open Letter to Attorney General Denouncing the Withdrawal of Charges in the Attack on Hayfa Abdelkhaleq

To: Attorney General, Honorable Doug Downey cc: Deputy Attorney General, David Corbett & Asst Deputy Attorney General (Criminal Division), Randy Schwartz RE: Denouncing the Withdrawal of Charges in the Attack on Hayfa Abdelkhaleq Dear Attorney General Downey,  The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)  denounces the decision by the Crown to withdraw the assault and […]

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Joint Open Letter to the Prime Minister: Canada Must Act NOW to Stop Israeli War Crimes in Northern Gaza

October 18, 2024 Dear Prime Minister, We, the undersigned humanitarian, religious, community and civil society organizations from all over Canada, express profound alarm at the rapidly worsening situation in northern Gaza.  Civilians are being burned alive in an ongoing campaign of violence that has reached unimaginable levels of brutality. The humanitarian infrastructure has completely collapsed […]

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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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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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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’s Response to the Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, Following ICJ’s Advisory Opinion

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 […]

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Open Letter – RE: Immediate Action Required: Endorsing the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories

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 […]

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CMPAC Letter of Support to the University of Windsor Regarding Their Encampment Decision and Agreement

July 19, 2024  Dear Dr. Robert Gordon,  The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) wishes to express its support for the University of Windsor’s (UWindsor) recent agreement with the Windsor Liberation Zone Team, finalized on July 10, 2024. This agreement represents a significant step toward promoting human rights and fairness within the academic community. We […]

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Open Letter – RE: Postponement and Consultation on Proposed By-Law to Protect Vaughan’s Vulnerable Social Infrastructure

Dear Mayor Del Duca and Members of Vaughan City Council, I write to you on behalf of concerned members of the Vaughan community, including various religious, cultural, and social groups, to address significant issues surrounding the proposed By-law to Protect Vaughan’s Vulnerable Social Infrastructure. While we acknowledge the importance of safeguarding our community members from […]

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