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Analysis and Position on Ontario Superior Court’s Decision in Granting an Injunction against Pro-Palestinian encampments at the University of Toronto

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is disappointed in the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to grant an injunction by the University of Toronto to remove the peaceful pro-Palestine encampment. The encampment has been demanding disclosure and divestment from all companies complicit in the Israeli-perpetrated genocide in Gaza. CMPAC has continuously advocated for the fundamental […]

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CMPAC Support’s Birju Dattani’s Appointment to the Canadian Human Rights Commission

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) stands in support of Mr. Birju Dattani’s appointment as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). We echo and amplify the sentiments expressed by Independent Jewish Voices Canada (IJV) regarding the recent attacks on Mr. Dattani’s character and qualifications. Mr. Dattani’s appointment marks a historic moment […]

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CMPAC Disappointed by Imminent Vaughan By-law Approval: A Failure in Community Engagement

Despite an extensive campaign led by the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), which included a detailed deputation addressing our concerns and a request for a postponement to facilitate further community engagement and mitigate the politicization of critical issues, the By-law to Protect Vaughan’s Vulnerable Social Infrastructure has been recommended by the committee of the […]

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Open Letter – RE: Postponement and Consultation on Proposed By-Law to Protect Vaughan’s Vulnerable Social Infrastructure

Dear Mayor Del Duca and Members of Vaughan City Council, I write to you on behalf of concerned members of the Vaughan community, including various religious, cultural, and social groups, to address significant issues surrounding the proposed By-law to Protect Vaughan’s Vulnerable Social Infrastructure. While we acknowledge the importance of safeguarding our community members from […]

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CMPAC Supports ICLMG’s Call for Extended Scrutiny of Bill C-70

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), in solidarity with the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG) and its supporting signatories, co-signed a joint letter raising significant concerns over the expeditious review process of Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. The said letter underscores […]

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Remembering Nakba Day: Standing in Solidarity with Palestine

On this Nakba Day, we commemorate the 76th anniversary of the catastrophic events that befell the Palestinian people during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. The term “Nakba,” meaning “Catastrophe” in Arabic, encapsulates the profound loss, suffering, and injustice endured by Palestinians as a result of mass displacement, ethnic cleansing, and violence perpetrated against them. It is […]

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Joint Statement Condemning Police Brutality at the University of Calgary & the University of Alberta

May 5, 2024 – The undersigned individuals and Canadian civil society, faith-based, community and human rights organizations from all over Canada, are writing to express our deep concerns regarding the recent events at the University of Calgary and University of Alberta encampments. We strongly condemn the excessive use of force and violence by the Calgary Police […]

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Voices United: CMPAC and Coalition Express Concerns about Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act

A coalition of civil society organizations, academics, and experts, including CMPAC, Amnesty International Canada, and the Canadian Association of University Teachers, have united in a joint open letter directed to Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Arif Virani, expressing profound reservations regarding pivotal sections of Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act. This letter […]

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Arms Embargo Now

Canadian civil society organizations, including the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), have joined a collective call to action represented by the Arms Embargo Now initiative. In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, these organizations urge the Canadian government to immediately suspend all trade in arms and military technology with Israel. This call […]

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CMPAC Official Statement in Support of Student Protests and Encampments

Oakville, ON – April 30, 2024, The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) firmly advocates for the fundamental rights of students to engage in peaceful protest and exercise their freedom of expression. Recent student protests and encampments across Canada, notably at McGill University and University of British Columbia, have brought attention to critical issues such […]

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