Reflections on #OurLondonFamily Attack Verdict and Its Implications for Combatting Islamophobia

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (“CMPAC”) welcomes the recent verdict in the case of Nathaniel Veltman, convicted of murder and attempted murder after deliberately targeting five members of a Muslim family in London, Ontario (“London Attack”). This heinous act, which amounted to a finding of a “textbook example” of terrorism under Canadian law by […]

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CMPAC Endorses Joint Open Letter “Stop Genocide or Resign”

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) endorses the open letter titled “Stop Genocide or Resign”, initiated by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJMPE). This initiative addresses the urgent need for action from the Canadian government regarding the escalating crisis in Gaza. The “Stop Genocide or Resign” letter has garnered support […]

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CMPAC Demands a Unified Statement from the Muslim Liberal Parliamentary Caucus Condemning Israel’s Invasion of Rafah

CMPAC has taken a firm stand against the ongoing aggression in Rafah, where innocent lives are at stake due to Israel’s invasion. We urge the Muslim Liberal Parliamentary Caucus (“Muslim Caucus”) to issue a resolute public statement condemning this aggression and demanding an end to the military operation in Gaza and the West Bank. The […]

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CMPAC Demands Concordia University to Uphold Freedom of Expression and End Intimidation of Students Following Palestine Advocacy Event Cancellation

Monday, February 12th – Oakville, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) organized a series of Palestine advocacy solidarity events featuring Sami Hamdi from February 9th to 11th.  Sami Hamdi serves as the Managing Director of The International Interest, a prominent company specializing in global risk and intelligence analysis. He is renowned for […]

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Sami Hamdi Responds to Claims About His Palestine Speaking Tour

Recent concerns, regarding Sami Hamdi’s scheduled speaking engagements at Canadian universities, were raised by groups seeking to silence pro-Palestinian voices. On February 8th, 2024, Mr. Hamdi addressed these concerns at his first successful event in Canada at Western University in London, Ontario. Mr. Hamdi’s views have been misrepresented, particularly in reference to his alleged celebration […]

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CMPAC Calls for Carleton University to Uphold Freedom of Expression After Its Cancellation of a Palestine Advocacy Event

Thursday, February, 8th – London, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), in collaboration with Muslim Student Associations (MSAs) across Canada, organized a series of Palestine advocacy solidarity events featuring Sami Hamdi from February 9th to 12th.  Sami Hamdi serves as the Managing Director of the International Interest, a prominent company specializing in […]

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CMPAC Statement on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia

January 29th, 2024 – Oakville, On this day we remember Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane, Aboubaker Thabti and all those who were injured or impacted when a terrorist gunman opened fire at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec in Sainte-Foy, 7 years ago.  We have heard the words of […]

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CMPAC’s Statement on ICJ’s Order for Provisional Measures by Israel & Demand for the Canadian Government to Act Immediately

January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accepted South Africa’s request for provisional measures to their application of the convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide in the Gaza strip by the state of Israel. The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) acknowledges ICJ’s provisional measures against Israel and […]

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Joint Letter to Prime Minister Not to be Complicit in Israeli War Crimes in Gaza

December 28, 2023 The Right Honourable Justin TrudeauPrime Minister of CanadaOffice of the Prime Minister80 Wellington StreetOttawa, ON K1A 0A2Canada Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, 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 about the escalating situation in Gaza. We stand […]

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CMPAC’s Statement on Concerns and Expectations from the Canadian Government after their Recent UN Vote and Joint Statement with Australia and New Zealand

December 16, 2023 – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) acknowledges the important step taken by the Canadian Government in supporting UNGA Resolution A/ES-10/L.27, which calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. As delayed as it is, this move finally aligns with the demands of the majority of Canadians and marks a significant change in Canada’s stance […]

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