CMPAC Statement on New Parliament Report Revealing Continued Arms Exports to Israel Contradicting Minister Anand’s Latest Statement

August 3, 2025, Oakville, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) expresses deep concern following the release of a new Library of Parliament report confirming that Canada issued 2 new export permits in 2024. In total, 164 export permits were used in 2024. These were valued at more than $18 million in military […]

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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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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 Urges the Canadian Government to Condemn Israel’s Illegal Airstrikes on Iran as a Flagrant Breach of International Law

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) urges the Government of Canada to immediately and unequivocally condemn Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran as a blatant and illegal violation of international law and the UN Charter. All U.N. member states are obligated to refrain from the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence […]

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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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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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CMPAC Statement on 2025 Federal Election & MuslimsVote.ca Campaign Outcomes

Oakville, April 29 –  The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on the Liberal Party winning this election and forming the next government. The 2025 federal election has marked a turning point for Canadian democracy — and Canadian Muslims have played a historic role in shaping it. With the Liberal […]

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CMPAC Signs Joint Endorsement Statement for 2025 Federal Election

At the outset of this election, over 100 Muslim organizations across Canada reaffirmed a collective responsibility: to vote with a conscience rooted in justice, human dignity, and a vision for a more equitable society for all. In that same spirit of unity, clarity and collective accountability, CMPAC has joined four other Muslim advocacy organizations – […]

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Joint Endorsement Statement by Muslim Advocacy Organizations for 2025 Federal Election Candidates

In the spirit of unity, clarity, and collective responsibility, the following five Muslim advocacy organizations — guided by the principles outlined in the Joint Statement of Muslim Organizations on the 2025 Federal Election — have come together to issue principled endorsements where unanimous consensus has been reached. Our Unanimous Endorsements At the outset of this […]

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