Amira Elghawaby

• Prominent Quebecers plead for federal anti-Islamophobia rep to be given a chance

  The letter acknowledges concerns raised by Quebec's political class since her appointment last week but underscores her apology and desire to engage in further dialogue.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2023
  
• Amira Elghawaby deserves ‘a chance’ to do her job post-apology: minister

  In a tweet on Thursday, Blanchet continued to call for Elghawaby's resignation and also demanded in French that her role be "abolished" altogether.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2023
  
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• Quebecers are ‘not racists,’ Trudeau says amid Amira Elghawaby backlash

  Amira Elghawaby said she is "extremely sorry" for the impacts of her words and how they hurt the people of Quebec, adding that she will listen carefully.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2023
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• Ottawa’s new anti-Islamophobia advisor is facing backlash. Here’s what to know

  In 2019, Amira Elghawaby criticized Quebec's Bill 21, which bans certain government employees, including teachers and police officers, from wearing religious symbols on the job.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2023
• Quebec calls for resignation of federal government’s anti-Islamophobia representative

  Quebec Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge says Ottawa should fire Amira Elghawaby immediately if she chooses not to resign.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2023
• Canada appoints first-ever special advisor on tackling Islamophobia

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first special representative on combating Islamophobia.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2023
• This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: March 24

  Explore the issue of violence and white supremacy, prepare for the Batshaw Centres Foundation's philanthropic feast and celebrate a St. Patrick's Day parade in Chateauguay on 'Focus Montreal.'

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2019
• Muslim groups call for action on Islamophobia

  Muslim leaders sent a letter to the Canadian Parliament on Wednesday asking it to ‘take action’ against Islamophobia.

  Politics

  Feb 8, 2017
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• Hate crimes against Muslim-Canadians more than doubled in 3 years

  The number of hate crimes targeting Muslim-Canadians more than doubled even as the total number of hate crimes dropped.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2016