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February 5th, 2024 Dear Minister Joly,

We, the undersigned civil society organizations, have profound concerns about the legal and humanitarian implications of Canada’s transfer of weapon systems to the government of Israel. These concerns have only been amplified following the January 26th provisional ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). 

We are thrilled to present Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)’s budget submission for 2024, a strategic roadmap aimed at combating Islamophobia, fostering inclusivity, and contributing to Canada’s economic prosperity.

Assalamu alaikum / Peace be upon you

Yesterday was an unprecedented day for Muslims in Canada.

January 30, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario: On the occasion of National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, Charlotte Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement:

Calgary, Alberta, 2024/01/29 - The Muslim Council of Calgary (“MCC”) is gravely concerned about the wellbeing of Mr. Mansour Shouman, a Calgarian, a former board member of the MCC and a Palestinian activist, currently in Gaza amidst escalating violence. Recent bombardments by the Israel Occupation Forces have intensified, and multiple eyewitnesses were present as Mr. Shouman was abducted by the Israeli Occupation Forces.

January 29th, 2024 – Oakville, On this day we remember Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane, Aboubaker Thabti and all those who were injured or impacted when a terrorist gunman opened fire at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec in Sainte-Foy, 7 years ago.

On this National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, we recall the tragic events of seven years ago. A lone gunman entered the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre, killing six and injuring many. The impact was profound, leaving 17 children fatherless, six wives widowed, and communities nationwide affected. It remains the deadliest mass murder in a Canadian house of worship.

January 29th, 2024 In marking the 7th anniversary of the Quebec City mosque shooting, Justice For All Canada reflects on the gross loss of life and the enduring impact of Islamophobia. On this day, and in remembrance of the victims—Azzedine Soufiane, Abdelkrim Hassane, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Ibrahima Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, and Aboubaker Thabti—we honour their lives and stand in solidarity with their families and the impacted Muslim community in Canada and around the world.

The International Court of Justice has issued a ground-breaking decision in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, ordering Israel to comply with six provisional measures to safeguard the right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from genocidal violence.

Mansour Shouman has gone missing. It is believed he was abducted by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). He regularly reported what was on the siege of Gaza thorugh his social media and was regularly interviewed by English language meeting about what life was like on the ground for Gazan civilians. 

Montreal, January 27, 2024 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is outraged by Canada’s decision to suspend funding for UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestine refugees, based on unproven Israeli allegations against a few of its employees.

Montreal, January 26, 2024 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) welcomes the historic ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordering Israel to prevent genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

January 26, 2024 Justice For All Canada acknowledges the granting of binding provisional measures by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case concerning South Africa’s application regarding violations of the Genocide Convention by Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Help Stem the Tide against violent #Islamophobia.

IslamicFamily’s 2024 Applications to become a Refugee Sponsor are now open.

The Canadian Council of Imams is encouraging a nationwide call for all Mosques in Canada to host Majlis ‘Azaa (Gathering to Mourn) and in remembrance of Allah for Palestine and the entire ummah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on Friday, January 26, 2024 after Maghrib salaah, in sha Allah.

In the heart of our city, where winters unfold with unforgiving cold, as we enjoy the warmth of our homes, grateful for the comfort of a hot meal bestowed upon us by Allah’s mercy and grace, many of our neighbors suffer the bitter chill.

Jan 16th, 2024 Statement Regarding the Termination of Imam Dr. Muhammad Suliman

Amidst the harrowing attacks on the Palestinian people, people in Canada are engaging in a bold act of solidarity to force our government to end its complicity in genocide. People in Canada from coast to coast have joined a rotating hunger strike for Gaza.