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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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  • July 19, 2024
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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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CMPAC Supports ICLMG’s Call for Extended Scrutiny of Bill C-70

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), in solidarity with the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG) and its supporting signatories, co-signed a joint letter raising significant concerns over the expeditious review process of Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. The said letter underscores […]

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Urgent Action Needed: Canadian Leadership Required to Address Rafah Invasion, Police Brutality & Anti-Palestinian Racism

In a comprehensive address to all Members of Parliament, the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) outlines critical concerns regarding the escalating crisis in Gaza, instances of disturbing police brutality within Canadian university settings, and the pervasive anti-Palestinian racism prevalent in our society. This letter underscores the urgent need for Canadian leadership to address these […]

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Joint Statement Condemning Police Brutality at the University of Calgary & the University of Alberta

May 5, 2024 – The undersigned individuals and Canadian civil society, faith-based, community and human rights organizations from all over Canada, are writing to express our deep concerns regarding the recent events at the University of Calgary and University of Alberta encampments. We strongly condemn the excessive use of force and violence by the Calgary Police […]

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Voices United: CMPAC and Coalition Express Concerns about Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act

A coalition of civil society organizations, academics, and experts, including CMPAC, Amnesty International Canada, and the Canadian Association of University Teachers, have united in a joint open letter directed to Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Arif Virani, expressing profound reservations regarding pivotal sections of Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act. This letter […]

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  • April 30, 2024
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CMPAC Joins Call for Withdrawal of AIDA: Urges Full Public Consultation on AI Legislation

CMPAC joined nearly 60 leading civil society organizations, corporations, experts, and academics in signing an open letter calling for the withdrawal of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) and urging for a full public consultation. AIDA, bundled into the government’s proposed privacy legislation, Bill C-27, has been criticized for its hasty and flawed approach, […]

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  • April 26, 2024
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CMPAC Issues Urgent Appeal to MPs: Prevent Israeli Military Invasion of Rafah

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) and 75+ other organizations have united to address the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The joint letter to Members of Parliament emphasizes the critical need for Canadian intervention to prevent a potential military invasion of Rafah by Israel. Signed by a coalition of concerned groups and individuals, the […]

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  • April 4, 2024
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CMPAC Letter to Parliament Urging Serious Action to Address the Ongoing Palestine Crisis

Thursday, April 4, 2024, The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is reaching out to you regarding the ongoing crisis in Palestine. We would like to give you an update on the situation and provide specific recommendations, highlighting Canada’s role and obligations in these circumstances. We appreciate your attention and continued support for our community’s […]

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