CMPAC Demands Immediate Action from the Canadian Government Against Netanyahu’s Gaza Takeover Plan

CMPAC strongly demands the Canadian government to take immediate and decisive action in response to Israel’s Prime Minister – Benjamin Netanyahu’s August 7, 2025 announcement of his plan for the full military occupation and permanent control of Gaza. A senior official close to Netanyahu has been quoted as stating, “The die is cast — we’re […]

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CMPAC Statement on Canada’s Announcement to Recognize the State of Palestine

July 30, 2025 – Oakville, ON: The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s intention to recognize the State of Palestine, as announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney today. This is a long-overdue and significant step in aligning Canada’s foreign policy with international law, global consensus, and the principles of justice […]

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Joint Open Letter to PM & Minister of Foreign Affairs: Canada Must Act NOW to End the Deliberate and Systematic Starvation of Palestinians in Gaza

July 23, 2025 Dear Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand,  We, the undersigned organizations and institutions, write to express our grave concern over the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, in particular, the deliberate and systematic starvation of the Palestinian civilian population. We urge the Government of Canada to take immediate action to stop this atrocity, […]

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CMPAC Commentary on Prime Minister Carney’s ‘Zionist Palestine’ Controversial Suggestion

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)  is deeply concerned about Prime Minister Carney’s ‘Zionist Palestine’ controversial suggestion and his biased remarks on Iran, in a recent interview. These suggestions and remarks demonstrate a continuation of Canadian foreign policy that falls short of the government’s stated commitment to a principled, rights-based approach grounded in international […]

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CMPAC Statement on the Resignation of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Director and the Politicization of Aid

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is gravely concerned by recent revelations regarding the Israeli-led aid distribution plan in Gaza, which led to the resignation of Jake Wood, Executive Director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Wood, a former U.S. Marine and humanitarian leader, resigned on principle, citing the plan’s failure to uphold core […]

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“This is about life and death”: Public Toolkit Launched to Mobilize All Canadians as Gazan-Canadian Families Describe Cruel Failure of Federal Government’s TRV Program.

– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – OTTAWA, ON – May 26, 2025 – A coalition of Canadian organizations, including the Canadian Muslims Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), the Gazan Canadian League, Amnesty International Canada, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME), the Rural Refugee Rights Network, Righting Relations Canada, and Sustainable Human Empowerment (SHE) […]

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CMPAC’s Statement on Canada’s New Federal Cabinet

Canadians Look Forward to A Government of Principle and Action The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the members of the newly appointed federal cabinet. This moment marks a potential turning point for Canada — one that we, alongside many across the country, approach with cautious optimism. We welcome […]

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CMPAC Calls on the Canadian Government to Oppose Netanyahu’s Illegal Plan to Fully Occupy Gaza

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) calls upon Prime Minister Carney and the Canadian government to unequivocally condemn the Israeli government’s newly approved plan to seize, occupy, and permanently control the entirety of the Gaza Strip. This expansionist policy, described by Israeli officials as a plan to “conquer” Gaza, represents not only a gross […]

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