Open Letters & Position Statements
Open Letter to Alberta Government on Efforts to Tackle Racism
On July 18, 2017, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) issued an open letter to Alberta's Premier Rachel Notley with respect to the government's announcement that it would undertake consultations on concerns about racism and Islamophobia in the province of Alberta.
Earlier in July, the NCCM Calgary Committee held a meeting with Alberta Labour Minister Christina Grey to discuss the government's anti-racism consultations and raise concerns about the increase in anti-Muslim hate crimes and hate incidents in Alberta.
Read the Open Letter.
OPEN LETTER RE: Allegations of Islamophobia and anti-black racism, York Region District School Board
October 31, 2016
Honourable Mitzie Hunter
Minister of Education
Ministry of Education
22nd Floor, Mowat Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario M7A 1L2
Email: mhunter.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org;
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Honourable Indira Naidoo-Harris
Associate Minister of Education
Ministry of Education
22nd Floor, Mowat Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario M7A 1L2
Email: inaidoo-harris.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Dear Honourable Ministers:
Re: Allegations of Islamophobia and anti-black racism, York Region District School Board
We write with respect to the saga at ...
Open letter to the Prime Minister on RCMP uniform accommodation and official government terminology change
On August 31, 2016, the NCCM sent an open letter of appreciation to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to thank the Government of Canada for two recent positive announcements that have not gone unnoticed.
In its open letter, the NCCM expressed its gratitude for the recent announcement that the RCMP will be permitting women who choose to wear the hijab to serve in the force. The letter also welcomed the government-wide decision to adopt the term "Daesh" when referring to the terrorist organization referred to as the 'Islamic State' or ISIS/ISIL.
NCCM's letter further ...
Open Letter to the Foreign Affairs minister on detention of Canadian journalist in Egypt
On January 15, 2014, the NCCM issued an open letter to Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird to urge the federal government to take immediate action to support Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy who was detained by Egyptian authorities and to seek his prompt release.
In its open letter, the NCCM asked the federal government to:
1. Extend full consular support to Mr. Fahmy including ensuring the presence of Canadian officials at all interrogations and ensuring that Mr. Fahmy receives appropriate medical treatment and humane living conditions.
2. Contact Egyptian ...