CMPAC Statement on Bill C-9 Advancing Through the Justice Committee

Thursday March 12 – The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is deeply concerned by the manner in which Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, has been pushed through the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights without sufficient debate or proper deliberation. As a result, a bill with serious consequences for religious freedoms and […]

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CMPAC Statement on Federal Government’s Decision to Eliminate the Position of Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia

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 […]

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Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia

January 29th 2026 January 29 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia, honouring the memory of six men killed in the 2017 attack on the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City in Quebec City: Azzeddine Soufiane, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Aboubaker Thabti, Ibrahima Barry, and Abdelkrim Hassane. This anniversary is also […]

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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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What the Canadian Muslim Community Expects from Prime Minister Carney—and How It Could Influence the Federal Election

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 […]

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