Executive Summary Canada’s recent abstention from the UN vote calling for Israel to end its illegal occupation of Gaza and the West Bank reflects a troubling inconsistency in Canada’s approach to international law and human rights. Citing concerns that the resolution was “too one-sided,” Canada’s decision overlooks the central issue – the occupation itself, which […]
CMPAC is pleased to present an in-depth examination of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion concerning Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Delivered on July 19, 2024, the ICJ’s Opinion unequivocally condemns Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands as unlawful and highlights severe breaches of international humanitarian and human rights laws. […]
CMPAC has conducted a detailed analysis of Justice Koehnen’s recent decision to grant an interlocutory injunction against Pro-Palestinian encampments at the University of Toronto. The decision, while acknowledging the encampment’s peaceful nature and absence of hate speech or anti-Semitic sentiments among its participants, raises significant concerns about the balance between property rights and freedom of […]
CMPAC has submitted a comprehensive brief to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, addressing the critical issues of Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism. This submission, driven by the events of October 7th, details the rising Islamophobic violence and discrimination faced by visibly Muslim individuals. It also highlights the historical and systemic nature of these […]
CMPAC’s evaluation of Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy highlights significant shortcomings in addressing the needs of the Muslim community, particularly concerning anti-Palestinian racism and Islamophobia. While the strategy introduces some promising initiatives, it fails to provide specific measures to combat anti-Palestinian racism and inadequately addresses Islamophobia at systemic levels. This omission leaves Muslim Canadians and Palestinian Canadians […]
CMPAC’s analysis of Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, identifies significant concerns regarding its potential impact on civil liberties, privacy rights, and procedural fairness. Broad definitions of terms such as “foreign influence,” “interference,” and “essential infrastructure” coupled with the complete lack of definitions for terms such as “intimidation” and “benefit,” raise implementation challenges, risking […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) presents an in-depth assessment of Bill 166, also known as the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024, recently passed by Ontario’s legislative assembly. This assessment delves into the potential implications of the legislation on academic freedom and freedom of expression within Ontario’s post-secondary institutions. While recognizing the […]
CMPAC’s Consultation Submission Brief on the Proposed Nakba Bill seeks to address historical injustices and advocate for the recognition and commemoration of the Nakba—the forced displacement and dispossession of Palestinian people during the establishment of Israel in 1948. This comprehensive submission outlines the importance of acknowledging both past and present struggles faced by Palestinians and […]
In summary, Canada’s 2024 Budget reflects partial alignment with CMPAC’s recommendations. While some initiatives show partial progress, others fall short of fully addressing the needs and concerns of the Muslim community. The budget succeeded in increasing funds to the Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia (OSRCI). However, it fell short of explicitly committing […]
CMPAC presents a thorough advocacy strategy aimed at addressing the worsening situation in Palestine. With a focus on ensuring justice and humanity, we call on the Canadian government to take decisive action to end all acts of aggression against the Palestinian people, hold accountable those complicit in the genocide, and improve humanitarian conditions. Our objectives […]
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