Amira Elghawaby
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Prominent Quebecers plead for federal anti-Islamophobia rep to be given a chanceThe 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.CanadaFeb 3
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Amira Elghawaby deserves ‘a chance’ to do her job post-apology: ministerIn a tweet on Thursday, Blanchet continued to call for Elghawaby's resignation and also demanded in French that her role be "abolished" altogether.CanadaFeb 2
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Quebecers are ‘not racists,’ Trudeau says amid Amira Elghawaby backlashAmira 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.CanadaFeb 1
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Ottawa’s new anti-Islamophobia advisor is facing backlash. Here’s what to knowIn 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.CanadaJan 31
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Quebec calls for resignation of federal government’s anti-Islamophobia representativeQuebec Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge says Ottawa should fire Amira Elghawaby immediately if she chooses not to resign.CanadaJan 30
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Canada appoints first-ever special advisor on tackling IslamophobiaPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first special representative on combating Islamophobia.CanadaJan 26
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This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: March 24Explore 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.'CanadaMar 24, 2019
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Muslim groups call for action on IslamophobiaMuslim leaders sent a letter to the Canadian Parliament on Wednesday asking it to ‘take action’ against Islamophobia.PoliticsFeb 8, 2017
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Hate crimes against Muslim-Canadians more than doubled in 3 yearsThe number of hate crimes targeting Muslim-Canadians more than doubled even as the total number of hate crimes dropped.CanadaApr 13, 2016
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