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BC Muslim Association calls for firing of B.C. Conservative campaign director

BC Muslim Association calls for firing of B.C. Conservative campaign director

Prominent Islamic advocacy organizations and political figures across British Columbia are calling for the resignation of B.C. Conservative campaign director Katy Merrifield over anti-Muslim comments and interactions on social media.

Suspect Charged with Hate-Motivated Mischief Following Attacks on Yukon’s Only Mosque

Suspect Charged with Hate-Motivated Mischief Following Attacks on Yukon’s Only Mosque

A weeks-long series of hate-motivated vandalism targeting the Yukon’s only mosque has led to criminal charges against a local resident, prompting widespread concern and renewed calls to confront Islamophobia across Canada.

Repeated Anti-Muslim Vandalism and Intimidation Target Islamic Institutions in Quebec and Alberta

Repeated Anti-Muslim Vandalism and Intimidation Target Islamic Institutions in Quebec and Alberta

A series of persistent anti-Muslim vandalism and intimidation incidents targeting Islamic institutions in Gatineau, Quebec, and Edmonton, Alberta, has sparked renewed alarm among community leaders and civil rights advocates across Canada.

Shots Fired at Winnipeg Mosque in Appalling Act of Hatred

Shots Fired at Winnipeg Mosque in Appalling Act of Hatred

Leaders and staff at the Rahma Islamic Centre confirmed that two individuals drove up to the facility on Wednesday night, fired shots at the building, and subsequently broke glass windows using a blunt instrument.

Disturbing Rise of Islamophobia in Ontario

Disturbing Rise of Islamophobia in Ontario

Advocacy groups and law enforcement are raising alarms over a disturbing escalation of Islamophobia in Ontario following two recent incidents: a physical assault in Thunder Bay and a coordinated campaign of harassment against a Muslim family in Clarington.

Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane Honoured Following Tragic Montreal Shooting

Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane Honoured Following Tragic Montreal Shooting

Flags are flying at half-mast across Quebec as Montreal honors Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, a 34-year-old police officer killed in the line of duty during a violent active shooter incident in Côte-des-Neiges on Monday.

Waterdown Islamic School bus vandalized

Waterdown Islamic School bus vandalized

The Hamilton Police Service’s hate crime unit has launched an investigation into the incident, which has left families shaken and local leaders demanding answers.

Windsor Father and Engineer Killed by Israeli Strike in Lebanon

Windsor Father and Engineer Killed by Israeli Strike in Lebanon

The Windsor community is mourning the loss of Hassan Haidar, a 38-year-old mechanical engineer and father of five, who was killed last week by Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon.

A Step Backward for Safety: The Closing of the Special Envoy’s Office

A Step Backward for Safety: The Closing of the Special Envoy’s Office

In a move that has sent shockwaves through Canada’s Muslim community, the federal government has officially dissolved the Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia. The position, held by Amira Elghawaby since January 2023, is being folded into a newly created Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion.

More Than a Moment: Why January 29 Matters to All Canadians

More Than a Moment: Why January 29 Matters to All Canadians

As we look at the headlines from this past week, it’s clear that this isn't just a "Muslim issue." It’s a Canadian story about who we are and the kind of country we want to build.

A Historic Gift: Windsor Law Receives $1.2 Million for Canada’s First Chair in Palestinian Human Rights Studies

A Historic Gift: Windsor Law Receives $1.2 Million for Canada’s First Chair in Palestinian Human Rights Studies

In December 2024, the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law announced a transformative gift: $1.2 million from the Windsor Islamic Association, made through the Muslim Medical Association of Canada’s Windsor chapter.

Life-Saving ultrasound technology boosted by $17,500 donation from the Queen’s Muslim Physician Group and NCCM

Life-Saving ultrasound technology boosted by $17,500 donation from the Queen’s Muslim Physician Group and NCCM

This story underscores the transformative impact of POCUS machines, which are now receiving crucial support thanks to a generous $17,500 donation from the Queen’s Muslim Physician Group and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM).

NCCM: Palestinian statehood is a right, not a bargaining chip

NCCM: Palestinian statehood is a right, not a bargaining chip

“The Palestinian right to exist, as a state and as a people, is and remains inalienable. It is also a right protected by international law. It is not subject to conditions,” NCCM declared.

Durham Region grapples with rising Islamophobia amidst brutal Oshawa assault on Muslim woman

Durham Region grapples with rising Islamophobia amidst brutal Oshawa assault on Muslim woman

A Muslim woman was brutally assaulted in the early hours of last Thursday morning in Oshawa after she confronted a group attempting to commit theft at her restaurant. This incident has drawn widespread condemnation and calls for a hate-motivated investigation. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has expressed

Canada sanctions Israeli cabinet ministers

Canada sanctions Israeli cabinet ministers

The Canadian government announced today its fourth round of sanctions targeting individuals deemed responsible for destabilizing activities in the West Bank. These measures specifically impact key members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet, including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. This action follows months of persistent advocacy

Elderly Muslim woman targeted in horrific London, Ontario hate incident

Elderly Muslim woman targeted in horrific London, Ontario hate incident

Just days before London, Ontario, marks the sombre four-year anniversary of a terrorist attack that claimed the lives of a Muslim family, the city is once again grappling with a disturbing act of hate. An elderly Muslim woman was subjected to a terrifying ordeal on her own driveway, spat

Olive Tree Foundation grant empowers student leaders to combat Islamophobia

Olive Tree Foundation grant empowers student leaders to combat Islamophobia

The Olive Tree Foundation has awarded a grant to the Islamophobia Research Hub at York University and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) to equip young student leaders with the tools to challenge Islamophobia in their schools and communities. A summit for over 350 student leaders from across Canada

Majority of Canadians support a ceasefire

Majority of Canadians support a ceasefire

It's clear Canadians want an end to the violence in Gaza. A new poll commissioned by NCCM and conducted by Mainstreet Research shows that over 71% of Canadians support the call for a ceasefire. A majority of Liberal, NDP, and Conservative voters also want Canada to call for

They will not deter us

They will not deter us

By Stephen Brown, CEO of NCCM Asalamu alakaikum / Peace be upon you all As we move through this wondrous month of prayer and reflection, it’s appropriate to remember just how lucky we are. It is an honour and privilege to experience the sacred together with our loved ones. The

NCCM Courage Awards in education announced

NCCM Courage Awards in education announced

Last week, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) at their education iftar, came together with Muslim students, families, community and education leaders to celebrate the anti-Islamophobia work happening across the province while visioning out the work that needs to continue. "We recognized the work of some the

Muslim Students demand action against University of Toronto Scarborough Professor for displaying Islamophobic image of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Muslim Students demand action against University of Toronto Scarborough Professor for displaying Islamophobic image of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

University of Toronto Scarborough, ON – The Muslim Students' Association (MSA) at the University of Toronto Scarborough is calling on the university to take action against a professor who displayed an Islamophobic image of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in class last November. According to the MSA, on November 11, 2022,

Muslim woman threatened with knife in Toronto subway

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Muslim woman threatened with knife in Toronto subway

On March 9th, a young Muslim woman was riding Toronto's subway near the Vaughan area when a man pulled a knife on her. He followed her into the train and asked her questions about her faith. She wears the hijab, or Muslim headscarf. He then asked, "What

PM Trudeau meets with Muslim leaders

PM Trudeau meets with Muslim leaders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and a group of Canadian Muslim leaders earlier this week on Monday February 27, and reassured them of the goverment's commitment to combat Islamophobia. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Islamophobia has

Toronto Police urged to investigate assault on Muslim woman at Walmart as possible hate crime

Toronto Police urged to investigate assault on Muslim woman at Walmart as possible hate crime

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has called on the Toronto Police Service (TPS) to investigate a violent assault on a Muslim woman in a local Walmart as a potentially hate-motivated crime. The attack, which took place on January 8th, 2023, involved an unidentified male who punched the

Protecting our Communities: How Muslim Communities can benefit from the Security Infrastructure Program

Protecting our Communities: How Muslim Communities can benefit from the Security Infrastructure Program

As a Muslim community, it is important to take advantage of the Security Infrastructure Program (#SIP) to ensure our safety and protection against hate-motivated crimes. The program offers funding for security infrastructure improvements for places of worship, private educational institutions, and community centers. What is the Security Infrastructure Program