National Council of Canadian Muslims
B.C. legislature scraps rules that would have barred cultural head coverings from chamber
The B.C. legislature is getting rid of a rule that could have prevented members on the floor of the legislature from wearing Indigenous, religious and cultural head coverings. Continue reading
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has a plan to combat racism and Islamophobia
The NDP leader also laid down the gauntlet for Justin Trudeau, challenging him to call out U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric. Continue reading
Muslim group calls on Conservative candidate to step down over social media posts
In a statement to Global on Friday, Melek didn’t deny sharing any specific messages on social media, but said she does not support conversion therapy and “will always stand with with Muslim Canadians.” Continue reading
Muslim woman alleges verbal assault on Montreal street: ‘It was pretty scary’
Warning: This story contains details and language some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. Continue reading
Opponents of Quebec religious symbols bill to appeal decision to maintain law
Groups opposed to Quebec’s secularism law are seeking to appeal a court decision that found it wasn’t necessary to suspend certain provisions of the law. Continue reading
Quebec court hears challenge against religious symbols bill
Less than 24 hours after Bill 21 became law, a national Muslim organization and several civil liberties advocates launched a court challenge. Continue reading
Quebec religious symbols bill to be challenged in court
A national Muslim organization is joining civil liberties advocates to launch a court challenge of Quebec’s secularism law less than 24 hours after the legislation was adopted. Continue reading
Man arrested after altercation outside Quebec City mosque
The mosque is the site of a 2017 shooting that left six men dead and several injured after a gunman stormed the building and opened fire. 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
François Legault backtracks on Islamophobia comment after outcry by Muslim groups
Muslim groups are denouncing a statement Quebec Premier François Legault made Thursday that Islamophobia does not exist in Quebec. Continue reading