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Canada's population growing at almost twice the rate of other G7 countries

Canada's population growing at almost twice the rate of other G7 countries

Canada's population grew at almost twice the pace of other G7 countries from 2016 to 2021. Although the pandemic halted Canada's strong population growth in 2020, it continued to be the fastest among G7 countries. Canada is home to almost 37 million people, 1.8 million

Ontario announces funding for Muslim organizations to combat Islamophobia in schools

Ontario announces funding for Muslim organizations to combat Islamophobia in schools

Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Education, was joined by Parm Gill, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, and Kaleed Rasheed, Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga East-Cooksville on Tuesday to announce funding for Muslim-led organizations to counter the threat of racism in schools and communities. The funding to the groups

Waterloo Region hires its first director of equity, diversity and inclusion

Waterloo Region hires its first director of equity, diversity and inclusion

The Region of Waterloo has announced that Fauzia Baig is the organization’s first Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. “The Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is a key leadership role for the Region of Waterloo,” said Region of Waterloo CAO Bruce Lauckner. “In this role, Fauzia will help

Olive Tree Foundation joins the call to act on climate change

Olive Tree Foundation joins the call to act on climate change

Olive Tree Foundation has signed on to the Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change (https://philanthropyforclimate.ca/). The pledge is the first of its kind, and commits signatories to integrate climate considerations in all areas of work. “We are proud to announce we are among the first 50 signatories to

PM Trudeau: Black history is Canadian history

PM Trudeau: Black history is Canadian history

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on Black History Month: (February 1, 2022) - Today marks the start of Black History Month [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html]. It is a time to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, and to

Governor General's Statement on National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia

Governor General's Statement on National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia

Statement by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., O.Q., C.D., Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Five years ago, a heinous attack rocked Québec City—an attack driven by hate. Six worshippers at the Islamic Cultural Centre were killed

We Remember

On January 29, 2017, the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City was subject to a tragic, hateful and Islamophobic crime. A gunman entered the place of worship and opened fire on the worshippers, killing 6 men and injuring many more. Until this day, this tragic shooting continues to shake many

In their words: untold stories of Islamophobia in Canada

In their words: untold stories of Islamophobia in Canada

On the fifth anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque shooting and the National Day of Action Against Islamophobia, Islamic Relief Canada released a new report that sheds light on how everyday Islamophobia affects Canadian Muslims. Islamic Relief Canada's new report, "In Their Words: Untold Stories of Islamophobia

Edmonton man faces charges after alleged attack on Muslim woman near mosque

Edmonton man faces charges after alleged attack on Muslim woman near mosque

An Edmonton man is facing charges after an alleged attack on a Muslim woman near a mosque in Edmonton. Edmonton police say that Jeffrey Hill, 34, has been charged with mischief under $5,000 and uttering threats. "The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is deeply concerned about an

You can do something about Islamophobia right now

You can do something about Islamophobia right now

By @studentAsim [https://twitter.com/studentasim] There is a fresh new initiative to do something about Islamophobia. New digital platform, Islamophobia.io [https://islamophobia.io] creates “instant” change against Islamophobia. The platform is public, and gives Muslims, allies, and those interested in standing up for Muslim communities, an opportunity to

Muslim youth hold fundraiser for Indigenous school

Muslim youth hold fundraiser for Indigenous school

A group of Muslim youth held an online fundraiser on Saturday, January 15th to support the Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Elementary and Secondary School [https://kgps.ca/], a Gayoghno (Cayuga) and Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) language immersion school located on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Southern Ontario. “We

Alexa McDonough remembered for her dedication to social justice

Alexa McDonough remembered for her dedication to social justice

“We need Canadians to know that Osama is a Canadian name,” Alexa McDonough told a hushed House of Commons in 2001 in the wake of the Islamophobia that followed the 9/11 tragedy, “that Mohammed is a Canadian name, and that worshipping in a mosque is a Canadian tradition.” Alexa

First Mosque to be built in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

First Mosque to be built in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

A new mosque is being built in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, according to the administration of Halifax’s main Islamic Centre, the Ummah Masjid and Community Center. “We are pleased to announce that we have an accepted offer to build the first mosque and community centre in the Valley,” said Ummah

Toronto isn’t Toronto without us

Toronto isn’t Toronto without us

Monday January 10th marked the official launch of Scarborough Health Network (SHN) FoundationLove, Scarborough [https://www.lovescarborough.ca/]campaign to shed light on the healthcare inequities in the city of Toronto and raise $100 million dollars for Scarborough hospitals. According to SHN Foundation, “Scarborough is one of Canada’s most

Jewish community supports homeless shelter at Al Rashid Mosque

Jewish community supports homeless shelter at Al Rashid Mosque

Edmonton’s Jewish community has donated food and water to the Al-Rashid Mosque to support the homeless being housed at the mosque during the severe cold weather. “Thank you to @Alrashid_YEG [https://twitter.com/Alrashid_YEG] for opening its mosque to the homeless during this severe cold snap. To

Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque extends temporary shelter during extreme cold weather in city

Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque extends temporary shelter during extreme cold weather in city

For people experiencing homelessness, winter is a brutal challenge. In light of this, the oldest mosque in Canada has opened its doors to shelter community members facing this challenge. “We have about 10 individuals staying at the mosque here with us during the day, the team is putting together a

Good News to ring in 2022

Good News to ring in 2022

Maduba Ahmad awarded Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, made presentation on January 1, 2022, to three recipients of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (SMV), including Mississauga’s Maduba Ahmad The medal recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from

Amplifying Canadian Muslim voices

Amplifying Canadian Muslim voices

Muslim Sources [https://muslimsources.org/], an online database, was recently launched to make it easier for journalists and media outlets to find credible Muslim experts and reflect Canada’s increasing diversity in their content. “I was disturbed by the misrepresentation and negative stereotypes of Muslims that I would see in

BC Muslims provide emergency flood relief to First Nations community in province

BC Muslims provide emergency flood relief to First Nations community in province

British Columbia Muslims have made a donation to First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) to provide culturally sensitive emergency support to the First Nations community of B.C. in response to the historic flooding the province recently faced. The BC Muslim Association (BCMA), in collaboration with other faith based charities,

Muslims pay tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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Muslims pay tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Muslims are paying tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu who passed away on Sunday, 26th December, 2021 at the age of 90. “Bishop Tutu was a critical and moral voice during the struggle and post-apartheid democracy. He was a voice for the oppressed of this world and today we pay homage

RIS Convention goes virtual for second year

RIS Convention goes virtual for second year

The largest Muslim convention in Canada was held virtually this weekend for a second year running due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS), which has a storied presence in Toronto, ran from Saturday, December 25th to Sunday, December 26th and featured well-known speakers from around

Medical journal retracts letter calling hijabs 'an instrument of oppression'

Medical journal retracts letter calling hijabs 'an instrument of oppression'

The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) has officially retracted a letter to the editor which called hijabs “instruments of oppression,” after an outcry from doctors and the Muslim community. In a posting on its website, CMAJ states, “The letter “Don’t use an instrument of oppression as a symbol of

Toronto Mosque responds to Omicron variant and hosts vaccination clinic

Toronto Mosque responds to Omicron variant and hosts vaccination clinic

The TARIC Islamic Centre hosted a vaccine clinic on Monday, December 20th as Torontonians scramble to get their third doses and to have their children vaccinated due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of Humber River Hospital

Muslim Task Force calls for caution in wake of Omicron rapid spread

Muslim Task Force calls for caution in wake of Omicron rapid spread

Today, the Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force (CMCTF) issued guidance for the Canadian Muslim community in the wake of the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the country. The Task Force is calling for Canadians to get vaccinated, wear a well-fitting mask for all indoor gatherings, get tested, if

Toronto council joins Brampton and adopts motion to help fight Quebec's Bill 21 in court

Toronto council joins Brampton and adopts motion to help fight Quebec's Bill 21 in court

Today, Toronto City Council unanimously voted in support of an urgent motion from Mayor John Tory to reaffirm the City of Toronto’s opposition to the Province of Quebec’s Bill 21 and to provide a one-time financial contribution of up to $100,000 to support the joint legal challenge