Islamophobia
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. Continue reading
Nearly 50% of Canadians think racist thoughts are normal: Ipsos poll
Fewer Canadians see racism as a serious problem, and more are willing to share their racist thoughts than in years past, an exclusive Ipsos poll reveals. Continue reading
Montreal woman says man tried to rip off her niqab, attackers now have ‘no age, gender or colour’
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Fatima Ahmad was entering the Montreal Metro at Charlevoix Station when she says a man attacked her and tried to rip off her niqab. Continue reading
Muslim woman smiles, poses in front of anti-Islam protesters: ‘I smiled in the face of bigotry’
A young Muslim woman said she “smiled in the face of bigotry” after posing for a photo in front of a group of anti-Muslim protesters in Washington, D.C. on Sunday. Continue reading
Westdale Secondary School students form ‘ring of peace’ around school to promote diversity
Students from Westdale Secondary School formed a ‘ring of peace’ around the school in solidarity with people facing discrimination and violence around the world. Continue reading
‘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. Continue reading
Anjou Coun. Lynne Shand removed from party following comments about Muslim doctor
Anjou borough Coun. Lynne Shand has been removed from her party following comments she made on social media. Continue reading
Freedom Conservative Party asks 2 candidates to resign over anti-Islam, anti-immigrant ideas
Alberta’s upstart libertarian conservative party, led by former UCP MLA Derek Fildebrandt, says it has replaced two candidates in the upcoming election — one over anti-Islamic social media posts, the other for “controversial posts.” Continue reading
COMMENTARY: New Zealand’s response to mosque massacre offers lessons for Canada
New Zealand’s reaction to the mosque massacre stands in stark contrast to the way governments in Canada responded to the 2017 attack in Quebec, Amira Elghawaby says. Continue reading
Petition demands Anjou councillor resign after Islamophobic comments on social media
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
A petition is demanding the resignation of Anjou borough Coun. Lynne Shand after she made Islamophobic comments on social media. Continue reading