FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2025 – We, the undersigned multi faith, civil liberties and community organizations, collectively reject Bill C-9 – An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the so-called “Combatting Hate Act.” As Bill C-9 proceeds through the Parliamentary process, we emphasize that this bill shouldn’t be passed. The risks it poses to […]
October 28, 2025 The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture15 Eddy StreetGatineau, Quebec, J8X 4B3 RE: Joint Letter to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture: Canadians Stand with Amira Elghawaby Dear Minister Steven Guilbeault, We, the undersigned, representing community, faith based, Muslim, and advocacy organizations from across Canada, express our unequivocal support […]
Thursday, October 9, 2025 – CMPAC welcomes today’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement that offers a moment of hope for the people of Gaza after two years of violence that has reached the scale of genocide. If fully implemented, this agreement could bring much-needed relief to families who have endured relentless bombardment, forced displacement, destruction […]
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 […]
Monday October 6 – We, the undersigned Muslim and Palestinian civil society and community organizations, collectively reject Bill C-9 – An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). While we firmly oppose all forms of hate, especially hatred directed at identifiable groups, we do not […]
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 […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) acknowledges the release of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency’s (NSIRA) report on the activities of the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Review and Analysis Division (RAD). This comprehensive review substantiates long-standing concerns raised by Muslim communities, civil society organizations, and academic research that Muslim-led charities have been […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Mayor Andy Fillmor, This open letter, endorsed by over 30 organizations and advocacy groups from across the country, is being sent to express our deep concern and collective call to action regarding the Davis Cup match between Canada and Israel scheduled to be played at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax between September 12-13th. This […]
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