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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CMPAC joined nearly 60 leading civil society organizations, corporations, experts, and academics in signing an open letter calling for the withdrawal of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) and urging for a full public consultation. AIDA, bundled into the government’s proposed privacy legislation, Bill C-27, has been criticized for its hasty and flawed approach, […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) and 75+ other organizations have united to address the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The joint letter to Members of Parliament emphasizes the critical need for Canadian intervention to prevent a potential military invasion of Rafah by Israel. Signed by a coalition of concerned groups and individuals, the […]
Thursday, April 4, 2024, The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is reaching out to you regarding the ongoing crisis in Palestine. We would like to give you an update on the situation and provide specific recommendations, highlighting Canada’s role and obligations in these circumstances. We appreciate your attention and continued support for our community’s […]
Oakville – April 2, 2024 – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) stands in solidarity with the peaceful protesters who gathered in downtown Toronto on Saturday, March 30, 2024 to express their support for the Palestinian cause. The Palestinian struggle for justice and freedom is one that resonates deeply with many members of our […]
March 19th, 2024, Oakville – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is disappointed in the amendments proposed by the Liberal government to the motion on Palestine by the New Democratic Party (NDP). Canada should have displayed a principled position, exhibiting leadership and a commitment to international law and human rights. Instead, the Liberal government […]
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is troubled by the ongoing turmoil in Palestine. Witnessing the tragic loss of innocent lives and the escalation of the humanitarian crisis compels us to continue raising our voices in urgent appeal. In Gaza alone, the death toll has soared above 30,000, with a staggering 70% of casualties […]
Thursday, March 7, 2024 The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is reaching out to provide an urgent update regarding the escalating crisis in Palestine as it enters its sixth month. The latest casualty figures paint a harrowing picture of the ongoing humanitarian tragedy. As of March 4, 2024, the situation in Gaza remains dire. […]
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