By Khaled Alqazzaz Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address at the World Economic Forum has gained international recognition and left a strong impression that Canada may be positioning itself for renewed global leadership. But the credibility of that leadership will depend on whether Canada is prepared to translate its rhetoric into concrete foreign policy choices. Prime […]
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 […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine. This is an important step in Canada’s foreign policy and a long overdue affirmation of the Palestinian people’s right to self determination and statehood. This development is a testament to the tireless efforts of […]
This week was a paradigm shift for many Canadians. Israeli forces opened fire on a convoy of foreign diplomats in the West Bank. These were not armed militants. These were not Hamas fighters. These were unarmed international officials, including Canadians, trying to carry out diplomatic work amidst one of the most catastrophic humanitarian crises in […]
Mark Carney’s first days as Prime Minister will set the tone for Canada’s future—and for how seriously he takes the voices of the Canadian Muslim community. The question is, will Prime Minister Carney deliver, or risk losing the Canadian Muslim vote in the upcoming election, where the Muslim community has significant presence in key swing […]
Chrystia Freeland’s recent acknowledgment of systemic bias within the Canada Revenue Agency’s Review and Analysis Division (RAD) was a long-overdue admission of what Muslim-led charities have experienced firsthand for years. But recognizing a problem isn’t the same as solving it—and mere promises, particularly unfulfilled campaign pledges, won’t restore trust or deliver justice to impacted communities. […]
January 29 marks 8 years since the Quebec Mosque shooting where a gunman opened fire at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Québec City killing six Canadian Muslims: Mamadou Tanou Barry (42), Abdelkrim Hassane (41), Khaled Belkacemi (60), Aboubaker Thabti (44), Azzeddine Soufiane (57), and Ibrahima Barry (39). Since then, this day has been commemorated as […]
Just days after a fragile ceasefire brought a temporary halt to the devastating conflict in Gaza, Israel has launched a deadly raid in Jenin, a city in the northern West Bank. Jenin has long been a symbol of Palestinian resistance and has repeatedly borne the brunt of Israeli military aggression. Reports from the ground indicate […]
Justin Trudeau’s resignation marks the end of a leadership defined by lofty promises and profound failures, none more glaring than his moral collapse over Gaza. As the humanitarian catastrophe unfolded in Gaza after October 7, 2023, Trudeau’s refusal to act decisively or uphold Canadian values of justice and human rights exposed the hollowness of his […]
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