June 19 2026 – The undersigned civil liberties, human rights, faith based and community organizations are deeply troubled by the Carney government ending discussion on Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, and pushing it to a final vote and passing the bill, disregarding the many serious concerns voiced through formal submissions, parliamentary hearings, campaigns, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
CMPAC and the broader Muslim community are concerned about the Justice Committee’s decision to keep the the Bloc Québécois amendment removing the “good-faith” religious-text defence in the Criminal Code. Although a clarifying amendment was introduced, yesterday it does not address the ongoing concerns raised by civil liberties and faith based communities. Contact your MP today. […]
Monday February 23, 2026 – Oakville, The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), and the broader Muslim community, is deeply concerned by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights’ decision to keep the amendment (introduced by the Bloc Québécois) removing the “good-faith” religious-text defence under section 319(3)(b) of the Criminal Code. The committee instead […]
February 4th, 2026, Oakville – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) expresses serious concern regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate the position of Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia held by Amira Elghawaby. Addressing islamophobia requires sustained expertise and institutional memory. Dissolving an office that had developed experience, policy insight and relationships across government […]
October 28, 2025 The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture15 Eddy StreetGatineau, Quebec, J8X 4B3 RE: Joint Letter to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture: Canadians Stand with Amira Elghawaby Dear Minister Steven Guilbeault, We, the undersigned, representing community, faith based, Muslim, and advocacy organizations from across Canada, express our unequivocal support […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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