National Council of Canadian Muslims

• ‘Taken away so fast’: Toronto marks 1-year anniversary of mosque killing

  On September 12, 2020, Zafis was killed outside of the International Muslims Organization of Toronto mosque while performing health screening for people at the doors. 

  Canada

  Sep 12
• 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
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• London, Ont. mosque offers 61 recommendations ahead of National Summit on Islamophobia

  The London Muslim Mosque, alongside the Muslim community, called for the summit after the London vehicle attack that killed four members of the Afzaal family on June 6.

  Canada

  Jul 19
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• Ontario gives $300K to help combat Islamophobia in schools

  The announcement comes after four members of a Muslim family were struck and killed by a vehicle in London, Ont., in what police have called an attack motivated by hate.

  Education

  Jun 29
• Montrealers hold vigil to honour victims of London, Ont. attack

  Organizers and those in attendance condemned Islamophobia, racism and hatred and stood in solidarity with the family of the victims as well as the Muslim community. 

  Canada

  Jun 9
• Muslim, civil liberties groups to appeal Quebec court ruling on secularism law

  The groups said in a statement Thursday that the law known as Bill 21 makes Quebecers who wear symbols such as hijabs, turbans and kippahs second-class citizens.

  Canada

  May 6
• Vigil held at Montreal mosque after man shot at building with air pistol

  Several politicians have condemned the incident, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Organizers, would like to hear Quebec's premier follow suit.

  Canada

  Apr 9
• Edmonton police continue search for suspect after Black Muslim woman allegedly threatened

  Police said surveillance images of the suspect are being circulated amongst police in an effort to identity him.

  Crime

  Feb 27
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• Another Black Muslim woman threatened at Edmonton transit station

  This is the fifth time Edmonton police have been called to investigate similar attacks against Black women wearing hijabs in three months.

  Canada

  Feb 24
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• Toronto police investigating violent threats made against mosque

  A Toronto police spokesperson says officers were contacted about a "suspicious incident" on Saturday. They say no arrests have been made and no suspect information is available.

  Crime

  Oct 12, 2020