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’s Assessment of Canada’s 2024 Federal Budget

In summary, Canada’s 2024 Budget reflects partial alignment with CMPAC’s recommendations. While some initiatives show partial progress, others fall short of fully addressing the needs and concerns of the Muslim community. The budget succeeded in increasing funds to the Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia (OSRCI). However, it fell short of explicitly committing […]

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CMPAC Supports Grassroots Rafah Sit-In Events Across Canada

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) supported the recent grassroots sit-in events organized across Canada on Friday, April 26, 2024, in solidarity with the people of Palestine and to prevent the potential invasion of Rafah by the Israeli military. These events, organized by volunteer constituents of the respective ridings, and endorsed by over 80 […]

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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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CMPAC Joins Call for Withdrawal of AIDA: Urges Full Public Consultation on AI Legislation

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, […]

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CMPAC Issues Urgent Appeal to MPs: Prevent Israeli Military Invasion of Rafah

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 […]

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CMPAC Letter to Parliament Urging Serious Action to Address the Ongoing Palestine Crisis

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 […]

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CMPAC’s Comprehensive Political Advocacy Strategy for Palestine

CMPAC presents a thorough advocacy strategy aimed at addressing the worsening situation in Palestine. With a focus on ensuring justice and humanity, we call on the Canadian government to take decisive action to end all acts of aggression against the Palestinian people, hold accountable those complicit in the genocide, and improve humanitarian conditions. Our objectives […]

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CMPAC Disappointed in Canadian Government’s Amendments to NDP Motion on Palestine

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 […]

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