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Since the October 2023 attack initiated against Israelis by Hamas, a surge in violence has engulfed not only Gaza but also the occupied West Bank and Israel.

Montreal, May 09, 2024 — The Anti-Racism Program of the CJPME Foundation (ARPCF) is expressing deep concern over Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent statements regarding pro-Palestinian protests, highlighting what appears to be a discriminatory double standard. Premier Ford has previously affirmed that protests are an integral part of Canada’s democratic society. However, his specific criticisms of pro-Palestinian encampments in Ontario suggest these protests are particularly problematic, characterizing them as uniquely hateful and disruptive.

Occupy Tabaret uOttawa Student Encampment Update from InsafuOttawa

Canadians for Palestine is calling for signatures to their letter to Ottawa City Council about their recent statements regarding raising the Israeli Flag at the City of Ottawa.

Montreal, May 7, 2024 — Canadian civil society organizations across multiple sectors are escalating their push to end Canada’s trade in military and security technology with Israel. In a joint statement issued today for an “Arms Embargo Now,” Palestinian associations, labour unions, human rights organizations, and community groups representing more than 2 million people across Canada are calling on the Canadian government to utilize new and powerful tools to definitively end military trade with Israel, including immediately implementing an official arms embargo using Canada’s Special Economic Measures Act. 

Montreal, May 7, 2024 — The Anti-Racism Program of the CJPME Foundation (ARPCF) is urging Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to reconsider his decision to celebrate the creation of the State of Israel by raising the Israeli flag at City Hall on May 14, 2024. Especially when Israel's brutal military operations in Gaza have led to staggering Palestinian casualties and destruction, such a gesture on the part of the City of Ottawa is extremely insensitive. Many international observers have criticized these actions as disproportionate and in violation of human rights. Additionally, assertions at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) indicate that Israel is plausibly committing genocide in Gaza.

May 2nd, 2024 Justice For All Canada is calling upon Canadian universities where students have initiated encampment protests to heed their demands and divest from Israeli entities amid the genocide in Gaza.

May 7th, 2024 -  Islamic Relief Canada has launched its latest campaign, “Rafah Under Attack” demanding the Canadian government take immediate action in condemning Israel's latest offensive into Rafah. 

Statement from MP Salma Zahid on Student Protests on University Campuses Across Canada

A Muslim Canadian pioneer, Pervez Nasim, passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2024 in Toronto. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji`un - We belong to Allah and to Him we return.

Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

Montreal, May 6, 2024 — Canadian human rights organizations today issued recommendations for Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy to ensure that the federal government is effectively addressing both anti-Palestinian racism and antisemitism.

Toronto, Canada – May 4th, 2024 - Halal Expo Canada, now in its highly anticipated 4th edition, is slated to grace hall 4 of the esteemed International Centre in Toronto from May 8-9, 2024.

A coalition of Montreal student groups in support of Palestine have started their indefinite encampment at McGill University.

On Monday April 29th students at University of Ottawa (UOttawa) began hosting a sit-in to occupy Tabaret lawn for the Popular University of Gaza, standing in solidarity with people in Gaza who have undergone 200+ days of Genocide under the brutal occupation and with Universities across North America rising up against the ongoing genocide.

In light of continued rise of anti Palestinian racism in our schools, Canadians for Palestine invite your Organization to join our open letter to school boards across Canada demanding proactive measures to address this new phenomenon.

The recent violent crackdowns on pro-Palestinian encampments on campuses across the United States have reignited a long debate about the role of law enforcement on university grounds.

We [National Council of Canadian Muslims] are at the Supreme Court of Canada this week to launch our new battle to strike down Quebec’s Bill 21 law that bans people from wearing hijab and other religious symbols in the public service.

As university campuses in both Canada and the United States are witness to ongoing student protests against the Israel-Hamas war amid campus challenges negotiating free expression and protection from harm, some academics are expressing concern about an Ontario government bill the government says aims to ensure safety and support for post-secondary students.

MPP Sarah Jama: Concerns About Bill 166 Government Attempt to Police Anti-Racism and Mental Health Policy on College and University Campuses