With the conclusion of the Palestine Solidarity and Advocacy tour, featuring Sami Hamdi and organized by the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), we would like to take a moment to reflect on the journey we have shared together. Embarking on a four-city adventure, our tour began in the vibrant city of London, Ontario, at […]
Monday, February 12th – Oakville, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) organized a series of Palestine advocacy solidarity events featuring Sami Hamdi from February 9th to 11th. Sami Hamdi serves as the Managing Director of The International Interest, a prominent company specializing in global risk and intelligence analysis. He is renowned for […]
Recent concerns, regarding Sami Hamdi’s scheduled speaking engagements at Canadian universities, were raised by groups seeking to silence pro-Palestinian voices. On February 8th, 2024, Mr. Hamdi addressed these concerns at his first successful event in Canada at Western University in London, Ontario. Mr. Hamdi’s views have been misrepresented, particularly in reference to his alleged celebration […]
Thursday, February, 8th – London, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), in collaboration with Muslim Student Associations (MSAs) across Canada, organized a series of Palestine advocacy solidarity events featuring Sami Hamdi from February 9th to 12th. Sami Hamdi serves as the Managing Director of the International Interest, a prominent company specializing in […]
As organizers of the Sami Hamdi Palestine Speaking Advocacy Tour event, we are committed to fostering constructive dialogue and raising awareness about the Palestine cause within our community. This disclaimer outlines the principles and objectives of our event, emphasizing our dedication to peaceful advocacy and respectful discourse. We condemn violence, hate speech, or any form […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) has joined a coalition of civil society organizations in signing an open letter calling on Canada to halt arms transfers to Israel. The letter expresses profound concerns about the legal and humanitarian implications of Canada’s transfer of weapon systems to the Israeli government, particularly in light of the […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) proudly participated in the North America (U.S. and Canada) Civil Society Consultation on the Impact of Counter-Terrorism Measures on Civil Society and Civic Space. Co-convened by the Charity & Security Network, this consultation brought together several key civil society organizations, including CMPAC, to discuss the implications of counter-terrorism […]
Two realities are undeniable: first, occupation is the epitome of injustice. No amount of political, economic, military, or media rationale can alter its definition in history’s eyes. Second, these actions will inevitably be recorded in history. It’s essential that we stand on the right side of history, and the sooner we do, the better. [Read […]
Jan 17, 2023 Recent allegations that the Canada Revenue Agency is unfairly auditing Muslim-led charities for possible ties to terrorist financing have stirred outrage. For years, Muslim charities have witnessed and experienced aggressive and intimidating audits, which have had a chilling effect on the community. The situation has been exacerbated by recent Globe and Mail articles alleging that fake RCMP and CRA […]
Dec 13, 2022 A few months ago, I wrote in the Citizen about “biased” audits conducted by the Review and Analysis Division (RAD) of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), a division responsible for the agency’s counter-terrorist financing mandate. I noted how multiple independent investigations of CRA’s practices support the concerns expressed by Muslim charities in Canada over […]
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