National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)

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Muslim leaders call on Ontario to tackle Islamophobia

Today, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) together with the London Muslim Mosque called on the Ontario government to implement several measures that they say will help curb Islamophobia. On June 6, 2021, three generations of one family were killed in an Islamophobic terror attack in London, Ontario. In

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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

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Mourns Christchurch Mass Shooting Victims

Hundreds of people came out on Friday night in cold drizzling rain outside Toronto City Hall holding signs that read “United Against Islamophobia,” “We Care New Zealand,” and “Humanity Against Terrorism.” “To think that a mosque, a place of peace, tranquility, reflection, and meditation becomes a place where people are

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslim leaders meet to discuss Muslim Civil Rights Today

On December 22, 2018, more than 150 Muslim community leaders joined the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) for their annual luncheon briefing on the state of Canadian Muslim civil rights today at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre. Each year, the briefing provides a unique window into the public advocacy issues

Canadian Muslims

Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to NCCM and Ottawa Muslim Association

(TORONTO – December 14, 2018): The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant has been awarded to the Ottawa Muslim Association for the project, Know Your Rights, Know Your Responsibilities: A Pocket Guide for Canadian Muslims.” The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) will develop the project in partnership with

Canadian Muslims

Hate Crimes Targeting Muslims in Canada Up 151% in 2017

Canada saw an alarming increase in the volume of hate crimes being reported to police with hates crimes targeting Muslims increasing by 151%. Statistics Canada is reporting that in 2017, the most recent year of reporting that the increase was a massive 47% over 2016 and was largely the result

Canadian Muslims

NCCM calls for National Day of Action against Hate and Intolerance

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has sent an open letter to the Canadian government urging them to designate January 29th as a National Day of Action against Hate and Intolerance. January 29th is the anniv [http://aboutislam.net/muslim-issues/special-coverage-news/year-massacre-remembering-quebec-mosque-

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims Condemn Horrific Shooting on Pittsburgh Synagogue

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) categorically denounces today’s devastating attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that claimed the lives of several Jewish worshippers. Law enforcement in the United States have said the incident is being investigated as a hate crime, with many noting

Canadian Muslims

NCCM releases report on Muslim High School Students' experiences in Ontario Classrooms

On May 8, 2017, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) brought 31 young people together to talk about their experiences as Muslim students in Ontario classrooms. According to NCCM, Muslim students rarely get the opportunity to speak freely about the particular challenges they face in the education system. “Recognizing

Canadian Muslims

Islamophobia in the Workplace

Canada’s unions, in partnership with the National Council of Canadian Muslims want to address Islamophobia at work. What are the experiences of Muslim workers? How does Islamophobia follow Muslims to work? This forum on challenging Islamophobia in the Workplace aims to organize against religious discrimination and racism. Please join

Canadian Muslims

NCCM welcomes funding for No-Fly List redress in 2018 federal budget

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of $81.4 million in funding over 5 years to end the false flagging of innocent persons within Canada’s Passenger Protect Program (PPP), better known as the ‘No-Fly List’. “Today’s funding announcement is

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Quebec judge grants stay to face-covering law Bill 62

On Friday, a Quebec Superior Court Judge temporarily blocked Quebec’s Bill 62, the controversial provincial law regarding face-coverings. The decision by Justice Babak Barin means that, for now, people in Quebec who wear the a face covering can continue to access services such as taking the bus or

Abdulahi Hasan Sharif

Strong Condemnation after suspected Edmonton terror attack

Canadians are expressing strong condemnation in the wake of a suspected terrorist attack in Edmonton, Alberta that injured five and led to the arrest of a 30-year-old refugee from Somalia, Abdulahi Hasan Sharif. “We cannot — and will not — let violent extremism take root in our communities. We know

Canadian Muslims

Islamic Heritage Month launches in Canada's largest school board

Canada’s largest school board, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), held a launch event on Monday at the Aga Khan Museum in Don Mills to announce the programs and initiatives the Board will be holding in schools for Islamic History Month (IHM) during October. “The TDSB has long been

Canadian Muslims

Celebrating 150 years of Canadian Muslim contributions

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) celebrated the contributions of Canadian Muslims at a gala dinner held in Toronto on Saturday evening. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Alaa Murabit who offered some candid advice to the audience about the role of Canadian Muslims. “We need to be

Amira Elghawaby

Islamophobia is a threat to us all, Canada’s silent majority must speak up

By Amira Elghawaby, National Council of Canadian Muslims It has been a difficult couple of weeks. Just as we have had to come to grips with the so-called Muslim ban in the United States and all its actual and potential implications, Canadian Muslims have also had to come to

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims release ‘Open Letter’ to three levels of government

A coalition of national and Quebec-based Muslim organizations led by the the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) released an open letter today at a Parliament Hill news conference urging all three levels of government to take concrete action to counter Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and

anadian Arab Institute (CAI)

Coalition of agencies launches ad campaign to challenge Islamophobia and racism

A coalition of national and provincial organizations and agencies has partnered to launch an awareness raising campaign that encourages Ontarians to stand up to Islamophobia and racism. OCASI – Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, the Canadian Arab Institute (CAI), the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and the Ontario Human

Canadian Muslims

Olive Tree Foundation funds project to tackle Islamophobia

The Olive Tree Foundation [http://olivetreefoundation.ca/] has announced that a grant has been awarded to the Ottawa Muslim Association for the project, “Say Salaam Campaign – Conflict Mediation Techniques for Muslims”. The project will be developed by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM). Islamophobic attacks can be disorienting, frightening

Aaron Driver

Canadian Muslims applaud Law Enforcement Agencies on thwarting terrorism plot

Canadian Muslims applauded law enforcement and security agencies for thwarting an alleged terrorism plot in southern Ontario. “Canadian Muslim communities are relieved that this alleged terrorist plot has been thwarted by swift action by the RCMP and our security agencies,” said Ihsaan Gardee, Executive Director of the National Council of

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Canadian Muslim Leaders strongly condemn Orlando mass shooting

Canadian Muslim leaders have issued strong condemnations of yesterday’s mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida. “This horrific tragedy is heartbreaking. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims of this senseless act, and to their families and friends,” said National Council of Canadian Muslims’ Executive Director Ihsaan

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Canadian Muslims congratulate Justin Trudeau on election victory

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-congratulate-justin-trudeau-on-election-victory/prime-minister-designate-justin-trudeau/] (October 21, 2015) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has sent congratulations to the Liberal Party of Canada and its leader Justin Trudeau on their historic victory in Canada’

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Canadian Muslims host federal debate

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-host-federal-debate/debate/] (September 18, 2015) – Young Toronto Muslims hosted a federal election debate at the Aga Khan Museum in North York on Friday evening. The debate featured candidates from the Greater Toronto Area representing each of the four major

Canadian Muslims

Photo contest aims to capture spirit of Canadian Ramadan

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/photo-contest-aims-to-capture-spirit-of-canadian-ramadan/ramadan-photo-contest/] (June 24, 2015) – The Silk Road Institute [http://silkroadinstitute.ca/en/portfolio/ramadan-photo-contest/], in collaboration with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) [http://www.nccm.ca/] and the

Canadian Muslim Lawyers' Association (CMLA)

Canadian Muslims troubled by PM’s comments implicating mosques in terror promotion

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-troubled-by-pms-comments-implicating-mosques-in-terror-promotion/pm-stephen-harper/] (February 2, 2015)  – Two national Muslim organizations are expressing concern over Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remarks last week implicating mosques in the country as places where terrorism