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Dear Friends,

Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC) invites you to learn, share and celebrate Islamic History Month in Canada throughout the month of October — this year with a special focus on the resilience and achievements of Black Muslims.

International Muslim Organization of Toronto (IMO) Incident:

(Montreal - September 15, 2020)

While we appreciate Mr. O’Toole’s stated opposition to the Bill, Canadians need clear and consistent condemnation of Bill 21 from all elected officials

The 2nd edition of Halal Expo Canada 2021 is going to be a three (3) day event and will provide a high-level conference, fashion show, products/services demo area and more in order to provide our exhibitors, sponsors, and visitors with the best and successful participation experience possible.

Canada's Kids Help Phone is running a pilot project until December 31, 2020 offering services to Arabic-speaking callers through an Arabic interpreter. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the social fabric of our communities by exposing how some of the most important members of our community, for example the working poor and elderly, are disproportionately affected and made vulnerable by the pandemic’s effects. However, throughout this challenging time, we have also seen how the strength of our faith communities has brought hope and relief to those most impacted by this virus. Faith leaders and faith communities are playing a crucial role in providing essential services to people in terms of food, shelter, medical supplies, companionship and counselling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Aug. 4 explosion in Beirut, Lebanon killed almost 200 people, injured thousands, caused US$10 billion to US$15 billion in damage and displaced 300,000 people.

Two recent Federal Court decisions demonstrate CSIS’ “lack of candour”.

Was Brenton Tarrant’s silence and acceptance of sentence in court a final act to expand his notoriety? Was his disavowal of previously expressed ideological views a trick?

[On August 24, 2020], Grace Atkinson, Executive Director of Jusoor, announced that the Right Honourable David Johnston, the 28th Governor General of Canada, will deliver the keynote address during Jusoor’s 2020 virtual graduation ceremony. Fifty-one of Jusoor’s Syrian scholars around the world will celebrate their graduation at 12 p.m. EDT Saturday, August 29. (click here to watch the graduation virtually)

In a record-breaking pledge, the Muslim community announced $5 million to support the redevelopment of Mississauga Hospital, one of three sites that together comprise Trillium Health Partners (THP), as part of THP’s larger redevelopment plan. Individuals, families, corporations, mosques and community associations from the Muslim community have a long history of giving back to THP and other health care institutions across the country. This marks the largest gift to a hospital by the Muslim community in Canadian history.

The Conservative Party of Canada will be electing a new leader very soon.

The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) issued a press release on July 30th calling on Toronto Police, local authorities and elected officials to take serious action to investigate and put an end to a series of sixth consecutive of vandalism attacks and acts of hate towards Masjid Toronto, located in downtown Toronto, all within a period of three months.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. It has joined the ranks of several prominent institutions, from Rideau Hall to the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, that have been rocked by allegations of discrimination and harassment.

The pandemic lockdown may have impacted our mental health, but not many people are talking about it.

On August 12, as the United Nations marks International Youth Day 2020 and the power of engaging young people to make a difference, Rogers Communications celebrates the Ted Rogers Scholarship Class of 2020.

The Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, in partnership with the City and community organizations, is seeking help from private landlords to provide 100 affordable-housing units.

The Humanitarian Coalition brings together leading aid organizations to provide Canadians with a simple and effective way to help during international humanitarian disasters.

The Government of Canada announces the appointment of Isha Khan as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.