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Submission to the Quebec National Assembly on Bill-60

In response to the Parti Quebecois (PQ) government in Quebec introducing the so-called "Values Charter" in September 2013, the NCCM vigorously challenged the discriminatory and prejudicial nature of the proposed legislation - Bill 60. The PQ’s proposed Values Charter would have prohibited public employees from wearing religious clothing and would have limited access for religious-based accommodation in public services. In December 2013, the NCCM made written submissions on Bill 60 to the Quebec National Assembly. The NCCM argued that the Values Charter would lead to institutional discrimination against Quebec Muslims (and other religious minori...

Submission to the Quebec National Assembly on Bill-60

In response to the Parti Quebecois (PQ) government in Quebec introducing the so-called "Values Charter" in September 2013, the NCCM vigorously challenged the discriminatory and prejudicial nature of the proposed legislation - Bill 60. The PQ’s proposed Values Charter would have prohibited public employees from wearing religious clothing and would have limited access for religious-based accommodation in public services. In December 2013, the NCCM made written submissions on Bill 60 to the Quebec National Assembly. The NCCM argued that the Values Charter would lead to institutional discrimination against Quebec Muslims (and other religious minori...

NCCM expresses sadness at Nelson Mandela’s passing

-For Immediate Release- (Ottawa - December 5, 2013) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) today expressed condolences to the family, friends and supporters of Nelson Mandela following news of his passing. Mandela, a contemporary human rights icon, is one of the few foreign dignitaries to be granted honourary Canadian citizenship. "Today Canadians and the world join Mr. Mandela's family, and all South Africans, in mourning his loss as a modern-day symbol of human rights, justice and reconciliation," says Ihsaan Gardee, NCCM's Executive Director. "His unwavering commitment to freedom, the democratic principles of equity and justice, ...

NCCM expresses sadness at Nelson Mandela’s passing

-For Immediate Release- (Ottawa - December 5, 2013) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) today expressed condolences to the family, friends and supporters of Nelson Mandela following news of his passing. Mandela, a contemporary human rights icon, is one of the few foreign dignitaries to be granted honourary Canadian citizenship. "Today Canadians and the world join Mr. Mandela's family, and all South Africans, in mourning his loss as a modern-day symbol of human rights, justice and reconciliation," says Ihsaan Gardee, NCCM's Executive Director. "His unwavering commitment to freedom, the democratic principles of equity and justice, ...

NCCM welcomes arrests for Hamilton mosque and temple attacks in 2001

-For Immediate Release- (Ottawa - November 27, 2013) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties & advocacy organization, today welcomed news that 3 suspects have been arrested in Hamilton in relation to an attack on the Hamilton Mountain Mosque and the Hindu Samaj temple which occurred three days after September 11, 2001. The Hindu temple was destroyed in the arson and police have said that the charges would be prosecuted as a hate crime. "We applaud the Hamilton Police Service for their diligent efforts to apprehend the three suspects and urge them and the larger Hamilton community to continue to ...

NCCM welcomes arrests for Hamilton mosque and temple attacks in 2001

-For Immediate Release- (Ottawa - November 27, 2013) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties & advocacy organization, today welcomed news that 3 suspects have been arrested in Hamilton in relation to an attack on the Hamilton Mountain Mosque and the Hindu Samaj temple which occurred three days after September 11, 2001. The Hindu temple was destroyed in the arson and police have said that the charges would be prosecuted as a hate crime. "We applaud the Hamilton Police Service for their diligent efforts to apprehend the three suspects and urge them and the larger Hamilton community to continue to ...

Edmonton police set to unveil official hijab that Muslim officers can wear on duty

Joseph Brean | National Post, November 24, 2013 The Edmonton Police Service is to reveal a prototype official hijab for its officers this week, following testing to ensure its safety. It is understood the Muslim headscarf would be black, and designed to be worn underneath the standard police cap. Unlike a traditional hijab, it is to be affixed with tear-away snaps, and designed so as not to obstruct an officer’s vision, or even breathing, during a struggle or other dynamic situation. It is being tested by the force’s tactics training unit, though a final version has not yet been decided, said Leila Daoud, a civilian spokesperson for the ...

Edmonton police set to unveil official hijab that Muslim officers can wear on duty

Joseph Brean | National Post, November 24, 2013 The Edmonton Police Service is to reveal a prototype official hijab for its officers this week, following testing to ensure its safety. It is understood the Muslim headscarf would be black, and designed to be worn underneath the standard police cap. Unlike a traditional hijab, it is to be affixed with tear-away snaps, and designed so as not to obstruct an officer’s vision, or even breathing, during a struggle or other dynamic situation. It is being tested by the force’s tactics training unit, though a final version has not yet been decided, said Leila Daoud, a civilian spokesperson for the ...

NCCM settles defamation claim against Ottawa-based academic

-For Immediate Release- (Ottawa - November 21, 2013)  The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties & advocacy organization, today announced that it has settled a defamation claim against Janice Fiamengo, a professor at the University of Ottawa, regarding certain articles written by Ms. Fiamengo about the NCCM. As part of the legal settlement, Ms. Fiamengo has issued a full public retraction and apology to the NCCM which states: "I previously wrote two articles dated September 2nd and September 20th, 2013 respectively and published online at FreedomPress.ca which contained several factually ...

NCCM settles defamation claim against Ottawa-based academic

-For Immediate Release- (Ottawa - November 21, 2013)  The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties & advocacy organization, today announced that it has settled a defamation claim against Janice Fiamengo, a professor at the University of Ottawa, regarding certain articles written by Ms. Fiamengo about the NCCM. As part of the legal settlement, Ms. Fiamengo has issued a full public retraction and apology to the NCCM which states: "I previously wrote two articles dated September 2nd and September 20th, 2013 respectively and published online at FreedomPress.ca which contained several factually ...