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Canadians re-elect Liberal minority government, Maryam Monsef loses seat

Canadians re-elect Liberal minority government, Maryam Monsef loses seat

The Liberal party has won enough seats to form another minority government. After a 36-day campaign and a $600-million election, the final standings looks very similar to the House of Commons when it was dissolved in early August. Maryam Monsef, the minister for women and gender equality and rural economic

$1 million donated by Mississauga Muslims to hospital

$1 million donated by Mississauga Muslims to hospital

Over $1 million have been donated so far by the Muslim community as part of a $5 million pledge for the redevelopment of Mississauga Hospital, it was announced yesterday at a public BBQ hosted by the Sayeda Khadija Centre. According to Abdul Qayyum Mufti, a Trillium Health Partners Foundation board

In Memoriam: Sister Khadija Haffajee

In Memoriam: Sister Khadija Haffajee

By Shehnaz Karim, Executive Director - Sanad Collective I was a little girl when I first heard the name “Sister Khadija Haffajee.” In those days, there were very few figures who were writing or speaking on what it means to be Muslim in a society that is often inhospitable to

Get Out the Vote Campaign underway in Muslim community

Get Out the Vote Campaign underway in Muslim community

A Get Out the Vote campaign is underway across the country to encourage Canadian Muslims to vote in the federal elections on Monday. “Our teams across the country have been working hard this jumaa to ensure that the Canadian Muslim Community is ready to Get Out The Vote,” said The

‘Listen to the cry of the earth’: Top three Christian leaders issue climate appeal ahead of U.N. summit

‘Listen to the cry of the earth’: Top three Christian leaders issue climate appeal ahead of U.N. summit

Pope Francis, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew recently issued a joint statement calling for action to address climate change and social inequity. In "A Joint Message for the Protection of Creation," the religious leaders have asked Christians to pray that world leaders at the United

Who should I vote for?

Who should I vote for?

A Canadian Muslim lobby group has released an elections issue and party platform comparison guide to help community members make an informed decision on who to cast their vote for. “The level of democratic participation from Muslim Canadians has exponentially grown since 2015. This election is about deciding how committed

Edmonton’s Sisters Dialogue seeks help to fight Islamophobia

Edmonton’s Sisters Dialogue seeks help to fight Islamophobia

Speakers at Sisters Dialogue panel discussion in March 2021 By Wati Rahmat, Founder - Sisters Dialogue Since December 2020, there has been countless assaults and attacks on Black and racialized Muslim women in Edmonton, Alberta, most of which go unreported. The 7 that were reported in the media were very

New fund launched to support resettlement of 20,000 Afghan refugees

New fund launched to support resettlement of 20,000 Afghan refugees

Today, the City of Toronto, together with United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) and Lifeline Afghanistan are partnering to launch the Toronto Region Afghan Resettlement Fund to help support the incoming refugees from Afghanistan. “Toronto is a city that is known to be a place filled with people who want to

NCCM Releases Elections Policy Guide for Canadian Muslims

NCCM Releases Elections Policy Guide for Canadian Muslims

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has released an Federal Elections Policy Guide, calling on all parties to adopt recommendations on domestic and foreign policies related to Islamophobia, hate, and discrimination. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit organization and is a leading

Ghosts of Afghanistan

Ghosts of Afghanistan

Just before the Taliban sweep back to power and the United States withdraw in defeat, former Globe and Mail war correspondent Graeme Smith returns to Afghanistan. In the recently released and timely TVO Original documentary, GHOSTS OF AFGHANISTAN, Smith offers a first-hand account of NATO’s failed attempt to bring

Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination

Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination

Arson and vandalism at houses of worship. Bullying at schools and harassment at the grocery store. Political scapegoating and institutionalized discrimination. Muslims in the United States--and beyond--have faced Islamophobia in a range of forms. Jordan Denari Duffner in her ground-breaking book, ‘Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim

#WEAREIMO Food Drive: In honour of Mohamed-Aslim Zafis

#WEAREIMO Food Drive: In honour of Mohamed-Aslim Zafis

September 12, 2021 marks one year since Mohamed-Aslim Zafis was ruthlessly killed in front of the IMO Mosque in Toronto by an individual with apparent ties to a white supremacist group. To commemorate how Mohamed lived his life, a food drive is being held to honour his dedication to helping

20 years after 9/11: Looking back at the Canadian Muslim Community

20 years after 9/11: Looking back at the Canadian Muslim Community

Twenty years ago in the weeks following the 9/11 terrorist attack in the U.S., a tabloid style, monthly newspaper catering to the Toronto Muslim community was launched with its inaugural edition released on October 19, 2011. The early issues of the newspaper captured the sentiments and concerns of

‘Canada on Fire’ Day of Action set for September 8

‘Canada on Fire’ Day of Action set for September 8

On Sept 8th, in the midst of a snap federal election and right before the federal leaders’ debates, people across Canada will march and rally in our communities from coast to coast to coast. “Together, we will ensure that the climate emergency is a top election issue and push all

ISNA 58th Annual Convention being held this weekend

ISNA 58th Annual Convention being held this weekend

The American-based Muslim organization, the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), is holding its 58th Annual Convention this weekend. This year’s event with the theme, “Reimagine and Rebuild with Renewed Resolve,” is taking place virtually and many renowned speakers, scholars, and activists will be addressing the gathering. Over 100

Lifeline Afghanistan Launched to Support Canada's Goal to Resettle 20,000 Afghan Refugees

Lifeline Afghanistan Launched to Support Canada's Goal to Resettle 20,000 Afghan Refugees

In response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, a non-partisan network of organizations and individuals launched Lifeline Afghanistan (LifelineAfghanistan.ca) to engage Canadians from across the country in supporting Afghan refugees. "We have been focused on extraction - getting as many people at risk out of Afghanistan as quickly as

Olive Tree Foundation Announces Grant to Fund Pollinator Garden in Thorncliffe Park

Olive Tree Foundation Announces Grant to Fund Pollinator Garden in Thorncliffe Park

(TORONTO) - The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant has been awarded to The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) for the project, “Thorncliffe Park Pollinator Habitat Project.” The project, to be conducted by Thorncliffe Park Urban Farmers (TPUF), will restore selected spaces in Thorncliffe Park area that are overgrown with

Should vaccine passports be required for Mosques and Islamic Schools?

Should vaccine passports be required for Mosques and Islamic Schools?

The Canadian Muslim Covid-19 Task Force (CMCTF) is considering whether a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy (with accommodations and exemptions as required) for all eligible staff, attendees, volunteers and students should be recommended for all Canadian mosques and Islamic schools. Please complete this quick 3 minute survey to provide your feedback

Ali Duale elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature

Ali Duale elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature

Ali Duale has won the riding of Halifax Armdale for the Nova Scotia Liberals in a tight race against the NDP's Julie Melanson in yesterday’s provincial elections. Duale is the first Muslim MLA elected to the legislature. “A heartfelt thank you to my family, team, and constituents, for a

Canadian Race Relations Foundation welcomes new team members

Canadian Race Relations Foundation welcomes new team members

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation has announced new additions to CRRF's team. "These powerful advocates will join the Foundation to bolster and expand its fight against racism and discrimination across the country," stated CRFF in the announcement of the appointments. The new appointees are: Amira Elghawaby, a human rights advocate

Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC

Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC

Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, released today. Many of the changes observed in the climate are unprecedented in thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of years,

Canada to mark Emancipation Day on August 1

Canada to mark Emancipation Day on August 1

Canada will mark Emancipation Day on Sunday August 1st, the day in 1834 when slavery was officially abolished across the British Empire, and Canadians are being invited to reflect on the historical significance of this day and celebrate the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada. An official commemoration

Canadian Muslims set to celebrate Eid Al-Adha

Canadian Muslims set to celebrate Eid Al-Adha

Canadian Muslims are set to celebrate `Eid Al-Adha on Tuesday, July 20, with in-person Eid prayers and family gatherings as the restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been easing up across the country. “After much anticipation, the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that we are

Give a Vax and Help End the Pandemic

Give a Vax and Help End the Pandemic

The Government of Canada has committed to match, dollar-for-dollar, donations made by individual Canadians to UNICEF Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination fundraising campaign to help vaccinate our global neighbours, up to a maximum of $10 million. Love My Neighbour, a national movement for global vaccine equity, in partnership with UNICEF Canada,

Amplifying Muslim Voices

Amplifying Muslim Voices

An online database, Muslim Sources, has been launched to make it easier for journalists to find credible Muslim experts. By including diverse voices in their coverage, journalists are better able to reflect Canada’s increasing diversity in their content. Our goal is to help the Muslim community reclaim its narrative