746 results for author: Ihsaan Gardee

NCCM: Government must take “concrete steps” to address human rights concerns inside CSIS

-For Immediate Release- Independent report confirms problematic behaviour within Service (Ottawa – November 6, 2017) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties and advocacy organization, says a recent report about discriminatory behaviour inside the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) underscores why the government must take concrete steps to restore public trust in Canada’s national intelligence service. Earlier this year several CSIS employees, including three Muslim employees, launched a lawsuit alleging discrimination, racism and Islamophobia within the Service. On October 25, 2017, the ...

NCCM: Government must take “concrete steps” to address human rights concerns inside CSIS

-For Immediate Release- Independent report confirms problematic behaviour within Service (Ottawa – November 6, 2017) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties and advocacy organization, says a recent report about discriminatory behaviour inside the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) underscores why the government must take concrete steps to restore public trust in Canada’s national intelligence service. Earlier this year several CSIS employees, including three Muslim employees, launched a lawsuit alleging discrimination, racism and Islamophobia within the Service. On October 25, 2017, the ...

NCCM deeply disappointed by vote in Quebec National Assembly / Le CNMC est profondément déçu du vote à l’Assemblée nationale du Québec

Le texte français suivra -For Immediate Release- Bill 62 infringes religious freedom of Quebecers (Ottawa - October 18, 2017) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, is deeply concerned by the Quebec National Assembly's passage today of legislation that discriminates against some Muslim women in the province. The legislation, known as Bill 62, effectively bans public servants and those who receive public services from wearing a face covering, including Muslim women who wear the niqab (face veil). The ban will be in force across municipal services, such as public transit. "...

NCCM deeply disappointed by vote in Quebec National Assembly / Le CNMC est profondément déçu du vote à l’Assemblée nationale du Québec

Le texte français suivra -For Immediate Release- Bill 62 infringes religious freedom of Quebecers (Ottawa - October 18, 2017) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, is deeply concerned by the Quebec National Assembly's passage today of legislation that discriminates against some Muslim women in the province. The legislation, known as Bill 62, effectively bans public servants and those who receive public services from wearing a face covering, including Muslim women who wear the niqab (face veil). The ban will be in force across municipal services, such as public transit. "...

Thank the Toronto District School Board for supporting Islamic Heritage Month

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is calling on supporters and fellow Canadians to write to the leadership and trustees of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to thank them for supporting Islamic Heritage Month and for taking a principled stand against Islamophobia. The TDSB recently published an Islamic Heritage Month Resource Guidebook for educators and teachers. Take a minute to thank the TDSB leadership and trustees for promoting equitable and inclusive schools in our communities. ACTION ALERT: Take Action Now! Complete the form below and click ‘Submit’ to promptly send a thank you letter to the TDSB leaders...

Thank the Toronto District School Board for supporting Islamic Heritage Month

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is calling on supporters and fellow Canadians to write to the leadership and trustees of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to thank them for supporting Islamic Heritage Month and for taking a principled stand against Islamophobia. The TDSB recently published an Islamic Heritage Month Resource Guidebook for educators and teachers. Take a minute to thank the TDSB leadership and trustees for promoting equitable and inclusive schools in our communities. ACTION ALERT: Take Action Now! Complete the form below and click ‘Submit’ to promptly send a thank you letter to the TDSB leadership ...

Decision not to charge Quebec mosque shooter with terrorism « deeply concerning » / La décision de ne pas déposer de chefs d’accusation pour terrorisme contre le tireur de la mosquée de Québec est « extrêmement inquiétante »

Le texte français suivra -For Immediate Release- NCCM: Decision not to charge Quebec mosque shooter with terrorism "deeply concerning" (Ottawa - October 4, 2017) The decision by Crown prosecutors to not charge Quebec mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette with terrorism reinforces negative stereotypes and is deeply concerning to Muslim communities, says a prominent Canadian Muslim advocacy organization. The Crown filed a direct indictment against Bissonnette, allowing prosecutors to bypass a preliminary hearing and proceed to trial. The indictment included several murder, attempted murder and weapons charges; however it did not include terror...

Decision not to charge Quebec mosque shooter with terrorism « deeply concerning » / La décision de ne pas déposer de chefs d’accusation pour terrorisme contre le tireur de la mosquée de Québec est « extrêmement inquiétante »

Le texte français suivra -For Immediate Release- NCCM: Decision not to charge Quebec mosque shooter with terrorism "deeply concerning" (Ottawa - October 4, 2017) The decision by Crown prosecutors to not charge Quebec mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette with terrorism reinforces negative stereotypes and is deeply concerning to Muslim communities, says a prominent Canadian Muslim advocacy organization. The Crown filed a direct indictment against Bissonnette, allowing prosecutors to bypass a preliminary hearing and proceed to trial. The indictment included several murder, attempted murder and weapons charges; however it did not include terror...

Coalition issues letter on Bill C-59 / Des groupes de la société civile envoient une lettre ouverte au gouvernement fédéral au sujet de C-59

Le texte français suivra -For Immediate Release- Coalition issues letter on Bill C-59 (Ottawa, September 19, 2017) - Today, 40 organizations and individuals from across Canadian civil society issued a joint letter to government that lays out overarching concerns with Bill C-59, An Act respecting national security matters. Bill C-59 makes some meaningful and necessary improvements to Canada’s national security regime, but it fails to reverse the legacy of its unpopular predecessor, Bill C-51, and introduces serious new problems. It specifically falls short in mitigating the discriminatory impact national security activities continue to have ...

Coalition issues letter on Bill C-59 / Des groupes de la société civile envoient une lettre ouverte au gouvernement fédéral au sujet de C-59

Le texte français suivra -For Immediate Release- Coalition issues letter on Bill C-59 (Ottawa, September 19, 2017) - Today, 40 organizations and individuals from across Canadian civil society issued a joint letter to government that lays out overarching concerns with Bill C-59, An Act respecting national security matters. Bill C-59 makes some meaningful and necessary improvements to Canada’s national security regime, but it fails to reverse the legacy of its unpopular predecessor, Bill C-51, and introduces serious new problems. It specifically falls short in mitigating the discriminatory impact national security activities continue to have ...