Islamophobia Canada

• Islamophobia is widespread in Canada, early findings of Senate committee show

  The National Council of Muslim Canadians also hopes the report will help Canadians familiarize themselves with the Muslim community.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 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
  
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• Liberals begin search for special representative to combat Islamophobia in Canada

  The Liberal government will begin to search for a special representative to combat Islamophobia on the anniversary of a Muslim family killed while out for a walk in London, Ont.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2022
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• Muslim community calls on Ontario leaders to commit to Our London Family Act after election

  The motion from the NDP failed to pass in March before the legislature dissolved ahead of the June 2 election.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2022
• Since 9/11, Islamophobia has been ‘a constant feature’ in Canada, experts say

  After anti-Muslim hate crimes spiked in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks, statistics and experts found Islamophobia never went away and only grew over the past 20 years.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2021
• Canada hosting Islamophobia summit following series of deadly attacks

  Members of Parliament unanimously adopted a motion calling on the government to convene an emergency summit on Islamophobia on June 11.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2021
• Ontario MPPs unanimously pass motion condemning Islamophobia, violence targeting Muslim community

  Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter tried on Thursday to get consent to move a motion condemning Islamophobia. However, some in the PC Party rejected it due to not receiving the motion text.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2021
• Halifax residents react to Ipsos poll on racism

  "We need to smash those stereotypes and see the humanity in each and every one of us," said one Halifax resident.

  Canada

  May 21, 2019
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• ‘You just want to be prepared’: Why some Muslim Canadian women are taking up self-defence

  Noticing a rise in Islamophobic attacks and related incidents, some Muslim women are turning to self-defence classes.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2019
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• Islamophobia in Canada isn’t new. Experts say it’s time we face the problem

  "Anytime six people are murdered in cold blood in a mosque, we have a problem," he said. "We don't need statistics to tell us anything else."

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2019