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Beyond the Ballot—What Olivia Chow and Alvin Tedjo’s victories reveal about changing Canadian politics

Read op-ed here: https://thepointer.com/article/2026-11-01/beyond-the-ballot-what-olivia-chow-and-alvin-tedjo-s-victories-reveal-about-changing-canadian-politics By Khaled Al-Qazzaz Khaled Al-Qazzaz, Executive Director of the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council, writes that the mayoral victories in Mississauga and Toronto, accompanied by significant increases in voter turnout, raise important questions about shifting electoral dynamics, the growing political influence of diverse communities and the evolving priorities of Canadian voters He […]

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CMPAC Commentary on MSF’s Report: Weaponizing Water in Gaza

The report Water as a Weapon: Israel’s Destruction and Deprivation of Water and Sanitation in Gaza by Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) provides a detailed and evidence-based account of the systematic denial of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Gaza. Drawing on operational data, medical evidence, and firsthand testimonies the report concludes that […]

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CMPAC Analysis: The Israeli Knesset’s Passage of Death Penalty Law on Palestinians

April 1 2026 – The passage of legislation by Israel’s parliament enabling the death penalty on Palestinians raises profound and urgent legal and human rights concerns.  A system in which capital punishment is applied to one population and not another, based on identity, nationality, or ethnicity, is fundamentally incompatible with the principle of equality before […]

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CMPAC Statement on the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Thursday, October 9, 2025 – CMPAC welcomes today’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement that offers a moment of hope for the people of Gaza after  two years of violence that has reached the scale of genocide. If fully implemented, this agreement could bring much-needed relief to families who have endured relentless bombardment, forced displacement, destruction […]

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Email the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Demand the Immediate Release of 6 Canadians Abducted by Israel on Gaza Freedom Flotilla

Six Canadian citizens have been abducted by Israeli forces in international waters while aboard the Freedom Flotilla, en route to deliver food and medical aid to Gaza. Their current whereabouts remain unknown. We call on the Government of Canada to ensure the immediate release and safe return of all Canadian citizens detained by Israel, and […]

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CMPAC Statement – Two Years into the Gaza Genocide: From Recognition to Responsibility

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – Today marks two years since the beginning of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza, the deadliest and most destructive campaign against Palestinians in modern history. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, at least 66,148 Palestinians have been killed and 168,716 injured since October 7, 2023, including 269 malnutrition-related deaths,112 […]

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  • September 24, 2025
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CMPAC Opinion on Canada’s Recognition of the State of Palestine

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine. This is an important step in Canada’s foreign policy and a long overdue affirmation of the Palestinian people’s right to self determination and statehood. This development is a testament to the tireless efforts of […]

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  • September 21, 2025
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CMPAC Statement on Canada Recognizing the state of Palestine

CMPAC welcomes Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine as an important step towards justice, dignity, and self-determination for the Palestinian people. For decades, Palestinians have endured occupation, dispossession, and repeated violations of international law. Recognition affirms their fundamental right to statehood; a right that does not hinge on negotiations with those actively undermining their […]

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#Mobilize4Gaza

Israel’s ongoing violence and escalation in Gaza has resulted in over 61,000 Palestinians deaths along with forced starvation that is claiming lives everyday. The situation has never been more urgent.  We know that many people want to support Palestinian liberation but feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. Over the last year and a […]

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