COMMUNIQUÉS ET DÉCLARATIONS DE NOUVELLES
Canadian Muslim leaders call for government action on Islamophobia/ Lettre ouverte des leaders et des représentants des communautés musulmanes du Canada
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'Open Letter' released to three levels of government; urges support for Motion 103
(Ottawa - February 8, 2017) A coalition of national and Quebec-based Muslim organizations led by the the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) released an open letter today at a Parliament Hill news conference urging all three levels of government to take concrete action to counter Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and discrimination following the terror attack on the Centre culturel Islamique de Québec.
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NCCM and AMAL-Québec condemn deadly terrorist attack at Quebec mosque
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(Quebec City - January 30, 2017) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties & advocacy organization, and the human rights group AMAL-Québec are expressing outrage after a terrorist attack at a Quebec City mosque that left at least six worshippers dead and injured 8 others.
Two individuals were reportedly in custody following the shootings which unfolded on Sunday during evening prayers at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec.
"We are horrified by this despicable act of violence. Our prayers ...
Community coalition welcomes review of York Region District School Board
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Community coalition welcomes review of York Region District School Board
(Toronto – January 26, 2017) A coalition of community representatives joins the Vaughan African Canadian Association (VACA) and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) in welcoming today’s announcement that Ontario’s Education Minister has called a review of the York District School Board (YRDSB).
In a statement issued at noon, Minister Mitzie Hunter, said, “There have been significant and growing concerns from parents and community members regarding ...
Coalition of agencies launches ad campaign to challenge Islamophobia & racism
(Toronto – January 23, 2017) A coalition of national and provincial organizations and agencies has partnered to launch an awareness raising campaign that encourages Ontarians to stand up to Islamophobia and racism.
OCASI – Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, the Canadian Arab Institute (CAI), the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) have collaborated with media studio Mass Minority on a range of public education strategies, including public service announcements and a social media campaign.
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NCCM and AMPAC call for noose incident to be treated as a hate crime
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(Ottawa – December 7, 2016) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties and advocacy organization, joins the Alberta Muslim Public Affairs Council (AMPAC) in calling on authorities to treat recent threats made against Muslim women in Edmonton as a hate crime.
On November 8, 2016, a man allegedly showed a noose to two Muslim women who were standing at the platform of an Edmonton LRT station. The alleged suspect was taken into custody earlier this week, according to media reports.
“That someone would ...
Canadian Muslim organizations call for government action to counter growing Islamophobia
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(Ottawa - December 5, 2016) A coalition of Canadian Muslim representatives joined the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) today in calling on the federal government to take concrete steps in countering Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and religious discrimination.
At a news conference held this morning, national and local community representatives said there are growing concerns about anti-Muslim discrimination and hatred in Canada and that the federal government's leadership is required to effectively address them.
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NCCM welcomes expansion of support for communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes
(Ottawa – November 30, 2016) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, welcomes the federal government’s expansion of the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) aimed at supporting communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes.
On November 28th, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale made the announcement in Parliament, referencing a spate of anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, and racist vandalism that took place in Ottawa.
“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the representations made by the Centre for Israel and Jewish ...
(Eng/ Fre.) Montreal woman appeals Quebec judge’s refusal to issue declaratory judgement on hijab in court/ Une Montréalaise interjette appel du refus d’un juge du Québec de rendre un jugement déclaratoire sur le port du hijab dans un tribunal
(Montreal – November 23, 2016) A Montreal woman prevented from appearing in court with a hijab is appealing a ruling of a Quebec superior court judge which denied her request for a declaration that she has a right to wear her it in Court.
In a ruling issued last month, Justice Wilbrod Decarie wrote that Judge Eliana Marengo’s requirement that Ms. El-Alloul remove her headscarf before hearing her case was against the law.
However, he deemed it unnecessary and outside his jurisdiction to issue a general declaratory ruling on the issue of religious attire in the ...
NCCM cautiously welcomes redress system for Canadian travelers
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(Ottawa– November 22, 2016) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, is cautiously welcoming news that the federal government has approved a redress system to protect Canadian travellers.
According to the Globe and Mail, the redress system will allow Canadians to apply for a unique identification number if their name matches the name of someone on a no-fly list. This number will allow travellers to avoid unnecessary travel delays and help free up resources which would otherwise ...
NCCM denounces spate of vandalism of religious institutions in Ottawa
Raises concerns about a rise in hate incidents in Canada following U.S. election
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(Ottawa – November 18, 2016) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, denounces the recent spate of vandalism of religious institutions in Ottawa this week.
The latest incidents occurred last night, targeting a local church and mosque. They follows three other incidents at two synagogues and the home of a Jewish rabbi.
According to a media report, worshippers arrived at the Ottawa Muslim ...