CMPAC, alongside over 100 leading Muslim organizations in a joint statement, reaffirm our collective responsibility: to vote with justice, human dignity, and accountability at the forefront. While our community represents diverse political views, we stand united in upholding principles that transcend partisanship: This joint statement is the result of months of collaboration between major Muslim […]
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 26, 2025, Oakville, The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) announces the launch of MuslimsVote.ca, a campaign uniting Canadian Muslims behind a principled approach to voting. MuslimsVote.ca supports the joint statement endorsed by over 100 Muslim organizations across Canada. Canadian Muslims have long been urged to vote strategically, choosing the “lesser evil.” […]
Mark Carney’s first days as Prime Minister will set the tone for Canada’s future—and for how seriously he takes the voices of the Canadian Muslim community. The question is, will Prime Minister Carney deliver, or risk losing the Canadian Muslim vote in the upcoming election, where the Muslim community has significant presence in key swing […]
March 18, 2025, Oakville, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) calls on Prime Minister Carney to take urgent action in response to the escalating Israeli violence in Gaza. In the last 24 hours alone, Israel has intensified its assault, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including women and children. Residential areas, hospitals, […]
The Right Honourable Mark CarneyPrime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister80 Wellington StreetOttawa, ON, K1A 0A2 Dear Prime Minister Carney, As you embark on your leadership journey as the new Prime Minister of Canada and the elected leader of the Liberal party, we write to you on behalf of the Canadian Muslim community, […]
March 10th, 2025, Oakville, ON – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is gravely concerned about Israel’s continued aggression against Palestinians in Gaza, despite the ceasefire agreement in place. Instead of honouring commitments to de-escalation, Israel has intensified its violations, blocking life-saving aid, prolonging negotiations, and using starvation as a tool of collective punishment. […]
Chrystia Freeland’s recent acknowledgment of systemic bias within the Canada Revenue Agency’s Review and Analysis Division (RAD) was a long-overdue admission of what Muslim-led charities have experienced firsthand for years. But recognizing a problem isn’t the same as solving it—and mere promises, particularly unfulfilled campaign pledges, won’t restore trust or deliver justice to impacted communities. […]
January 29 marks 8 years since the Quebec Mosque shooting where a gunman opened fire at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Québec City killing six Canadian Muslims: Mamadou Tanou Barry (42), Abdelkrim Hassane (41), Khaled Belkacemi (60), Aboubaker Thabti (44), Azzeddine Soufiane (57), and Ibrahima Barry (39). Since then, this day has been commemorated as […]
Just days after a fragile ceasefire brought a temporary halt to the devastating conflict in Gaza, Israel has launched a deadly raid in Jenin, a city in the northern West Bank. Jenin has long been a symbol of Palestinian resistance and has repeatedly borne the brunt of Israeli military aggression. Reports from the ground indicate […]
CMPAC, CJPME, and over 60 civil society organizations have sent a letter to Ontario’s Ministers of Public Safety and Attorney General, condemning the politicization of the Hate Crimes Working Group (HCWG). The letter highlights the group’s role in targeting Palestinian-Canadians, Muslim-Canadians, and their allies advocating for Palestinian rights, particularly in the case of Assistant Crown […]
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