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NCCM takes next step in lawsuit against PMO

NCCM takes next step in lawsuit against PMO

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/nccm-takes-next-step-in-lawsuit-against-pmo-spokesman/nccmjpg/] (May 26, 2014) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims is filing a statement of claim in Ontario Superior Court after failing to get an apology from the Prime Minister’s Office for a comment the organization says linked it to a

Flexing our community's leadership muscle

Amira Elghawaby

Flexing our community's leadership muscle

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/flexing-our-communitys-leadership-muscle/caircan/] By Amira Elghawaby “Does jihad justify terrorism?” “A television crew is here at the mosque, they want to interview somebody – NOW!” “Have you heard about the latest security legislation – what are your thoughts?” Canadian Muslims regularly face these types of questions

Canadian Muslims Condemn Desecration of Toronto War Memorial

Canadian Muslims Condemn Desecration of Toronto War Memorial

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslims-condemn-desecration-of-toronto-war-memorial/warmemorial/] A Canadian Muslim advocacy group, the Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN), has condemned the vandalism of a war memorial that took place on Remembrance Day in Toronto. News media [http://www.cp24.com/news/war-memorial-defaced-in-coronation-park-1.1034297] reported that the site

Muslim students praying on Fridays in their school cafeteria

Published On: Monday, July 11, 2011 source: http://hindufederation.ca/news/muslim-students-praying-fridays-their-school-cafeteria Based on the information that we have reviewed we see no issues with students praying in their school cafeteria as long as such activities are sanctioned by the school authorities. We of the HINDU FEDERATION extend compliment to

Toronto District School Board commended for its reasonable accommodation of Muslim students

(July 7, 2011) – A national Muslim civil rights organization has commended the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) for defending the religious accommodation of young Muslim students at the Valley Park Middle School in Flemingdon Park. The Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN) made the remarks in a statement about the

Together we can make every day International Women’s Day

By Ihsaan Gardee (March 4, 2011) – March 8 2011 marks International Women’s Day (IWD), which has been observed since the early 1900s. “IWD is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria,

Ottawa Muslims receive another wake-up call

By Yahya Abdul Rahman (Feb 28, 2011) – Two surprising occurrences took place in Ottawa’s Muslim community this weekend with the resignation of Ihsaan Gardee as CAIR-CAN’s Executive Director and the announcement that Zijad Delic is leaving his post as CIC’s Executive Director as of March 2nd. Although

Condemnation and concern from Canada’s Muslims following arrests

(August 27, 2010) – Shock and concern are being expressed by Canadian Muslims following the arrests in Ottawa and London of three men on terror-related charges. Hiva Mohammad Alizadeh, 30, Misbahuddin Ahmed, 26, and Khurram Syed Sher, 28, have been charged in connection with an alleged terrorist plot. “We stand united

Muslim Organizations Hold Joint ‘Help Haiti’ Benefit Event

(Jan 22, 2010) – A number of Muslim organizations are holding a joint benefit dinner for Haiti this Sunday in Mississauga. The fund raiser is jointly sponsored by Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN), Faith of Life Network, ICNA Relief, ISNA Canada and Muslim Association of Canada (MAC). The event will

Concern at Anti-Muslim Attacks in Ottawa and Vancouver

(August 1, 2009) The Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN) today expressed concern regarding the recent round of unprovoked attacks in Vancouver and Ottawa targeting Canadian Muslims. In Ottawa two Muslim women who wear the hijab were attacked by the same assailant while walking in the street—one was punched