CMPAC Statement – Two Years into the Gaza Genocide: From Recognition to Responsibility

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – Today marks two years since the beginning of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza, the deadliest and most destructive campaign against Palestinians in modern history. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, at least 66,148 Palestinians have been killed and 168,716 injured since October 7, 2023, including 269 malnutrition-related deaths,112 […]

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Joint Letter from Civil Liberties Organizations Regarding Bill C-9: Combatting Hate Act

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), in collaboration with the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), has co-authored a joint open letter, signed by 37 civil liberties and community organizations, raising concerns about Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). The letter […]

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CMPAC Supports Gaza TRV Reunification Coalition Letters

In late August 2025, the Gaza TRV Reunification Coalition issued an urgent open letter to Prime Minister Carney and relevant ministers, calling for immediate action on the Gaza Family Reunification Program. Despite commitments to support 5,000 family members, only 864 have successfully arrived in Canada, with many facing intrusive scrutiny and separation. Following this, on […]

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CMPAC Opinion on Canada’s Recognition of the State of Palestine

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 […]

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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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