COMMUNIQUÉS ET DÉCLARATIONS DE NOUVELLES
NCCM: Canadian Muslims endorse call for public consultation on changes to anti-terrorism law
(Ottawa – November 20, 2015) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, joins other organizations, academics and privacy experts in an open letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold an effective and credible public consultation process on proposed amendments to the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015, popularly referred to as Bill C-51.
“The NCCM supports measures that effectively enhance security while respecting civil liberties and the protections afforded under the Constitution. At the same time, ...
NCCM denounces latest anti-Muslim incidents in Toronto
"We must stand united, without fear"
-For Immediate Release-
(Ottawa - November 17, 2014) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties advocacy organization, condemned the assault yesterday of a Muslim woman who was picking up her children from school and the vandalism of an apartment building in Toronto.
According to a media reports, the assault victim was attacked in public when the suspects tore off the victim's hijab, called her a "terrorist" and told her to "go back to your country" while punching and kicking her. The ...
NCCM denounces arson of Peterborough mosque; calls for hate crime investigation
Says such acts "do not represent" Canadian society
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(Ottawa - November 15, 2015) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties & advocacy organization, denounces the arson of a mosque in Peterborough, Ontario, which happened Saturday night.
According to media reports, a fire broke out at the Kawartha Muslim Religious Association's mosque, Masjid Al-Salaam, at approximately 11 p.m. on November 14th. No one was inside the mosque at the time.
"This attack is very disturbing. The mosque is regularly ...
NCCM condemns terrorist attacks in Paris
Expresses condolences to the families of the victims
(Ottawa - November 13, 2015) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties & advocacy organization, condemns today's horrific and despicable terrorist attacks in Paris, France.
In a statement, the NCCM said:
"Canadians are expressing deep shock and sharing in the immense grief felt around the world today at the tragic events currently unfolding in Paris, France. The NCCM categorically condemns these horrific attacks and all acts of violent extremism and terrorism wherever ...
NCCM praises appointment of first-ever Muslim federal Cabinet Minister
Welcomes a government that “looks like Canada”
(Ottawa, Canada – November 4, 2015) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, today praises the appointment of the first Canadian Muslim to the federal Cabinet.
Maryam Monsef was appointed today as Minister of Democratic Institutions. At age 30, the newly elected representative for Peterborough-Kawartha is also the first Afghan-born Member of Parliament and first female representative for her riding.
“Minister Monsef’s journey as a refugee ...
NCCM calls on Correctional Service Canada to investigate claims of religious discrimination in prisons
At least three human rights complaints launched in past year alone
(Ottawa – November 3, 2015) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, today calls on Correctional Service Canada to fully investigate complaints of religious discrimination against inmates in the country’s federal prisons.
Two inmates have launched human rights complaints about their treatment. Mohammed Karim and Nicolas Hovanesian allege they endured religious discrimination at Grande Cache Penitentiary in Alberta. The allegations ...
NCCM: Canadian Muslims congratulate Liberal Party on election victory
Says Canadians "expect decisive steps to protect civil liberties, promote social cohesion"
(Ottawa - October 20, 2015) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, today congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada and its leader Justin Trudeau on their historic victory in Canada's 42nd general election.
"We commend the Liberal Party of Canada and Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau on their election victory and for running a campaign based on inclusiveness and on promoting the strength of a diverse Canada," ...
NCCM: Canadian Muslims deeply disappointed by Stephen Harper’s refusal to condemn Islamophobia
-For Immediate Release-
(Ottawa - October 7, 2015) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties & advocacy organization, says that Stephen Harper's refusal to condemn Islamophobic incidents during the election campaign is profoundly disappointing to Canadian Muslim communities.
During an interview with CBC News on October 6th, host Rosemary Barton specifically asked Mr. Harper for his response to recent incidents of assault against Muslim women in light of election campaigning about the niqab and citizenship oaths. ...
NCCM urges investigation of Toronto assault as potential hate crime
Calls on all political leaders to refrain from divisive rhetoric
(Ottawa – October 5, 2015) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, condemned the physical assault reported today of a Muslim woman in Toronto and called on authorities to investigate it as a potential hate crime.
Safira Merriman was entering a Toronto mall when she was assaulted by a man at the doorway of the Shoppers Drug Mart. She was with her two daughters, ages four and nine. She filed a report with police and with the NCCM.
“T...
NCCM urges investigation of Quebec assault as potential hate crime
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Praises Quebec National Assembly for rejecting Islamophobia
(Ottawa – October 2, 2015) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, condemned the physical assault reported on Tuesday of a Muslim woman in Anjou, a suburb of Montreal, Quebec and called on authorities to investigate it as a potential hate crime.
According to a media report the victim – a pregnant Quebec Muslim woman – was physically attacked while walking to get her daughter, when two ...