New study finds 'obvious gaps' in research on Islamophobia in Canadian health-care settings cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/…

Hate has no home in San Diego. We stand completely united with our Muslim neighbors against Islamophobia and this senseless act of violence. My full statement:

#WATCH: “Important to not close the door for Muslim women,” said Aadil Nathani, from the Muslim Advisory Council of Canada, about the English Montreal School Board challenging Quebec’s secularism law at Supreme Court. @Gareth_MJ reports. montreal.citynews.ca/2026/03…

In mid-February, I joined police Chiefs from Canada and the United States, on a visit to Israel where we met police and community leaders in several cities. I spent time with police officers from Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Druze faiths representing a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I also met with Muslim community leaders who shared openly about their concerns and their reasons for working with police. These officers and community leaders operate in an environment that demands extraordinary vigilance - managing crime, counter terrorism, supporting community and crisis response all amid extreme complexity. Police to police we were able to talk about the toll this work takes on the people who do it. We talked about building trust in communities where there is little trust. We were able to get a glimpse of the undertaking required to police in complex environments. I am grateful for what I was able to learn and share with those we visited and among my North American peers. These missions offer a great deal of insight and valuable perspective. I am grateful for the continued leadership and support of the Edmonton Police Commission who have supported me in this. As police we focus on behavior, not beliefs. Where I have felt challenged this week is in the implication that any community group should have the right to direct where we can learn. I stand by my decision to take the trip to Israel and continue to view it as valuable, among multiple learning experiences I will have in this role. I remain focused on my longstanding and ongoing commitment to dialogue, learning and connection across communities and across boundaries.

Brief reflections on Premier Ford's attempt to stop Al-Quds Day in Toronto 🇵🇸 At 2:30pm yesterday, Premier Ford announced "I've instructed my Attorney General to pursue an injunction against the Al-Quds Day demonstration planned for Toronto." Our volunteer legal team had less than a day to prepare our position on behalf of the Al-Quds Day Committee, but we set to work. Challenging the injunction application would not have been possible without the dedicated work of lawyers, law students, and activists who joined together to strategize, draft submissions, and assemble the necessary documents. This all had to be done without having Ontario's materials, which we received approximately one hour before the injunction application was set to be heard today. There did not appear to be any legitimate reason for the province's 11th hour strategy. It simply made the entire process unnecessarily complex for everyone involved. In our submissions, we argued that Ontario's application was politically motivated, and that it relied on baseless fearmongering and anti-Palestinian rhetoric in lieu of a meaningful evidentiary record. At para. 16 of its decision, the Court found that: "...there is no evidence in the record that there were criminal charges arising out of last year’s Al Quds rally in Toronto, or at the rallies in any of the prior 30 years. There is no evidence that participants at last year's rally incited hatred or engaged in hate speech. There is no evidence before me of any criminality arising out of this rally in the past, much less evidence that could satisfy me that there is a "strong case" that there will be criminal activity this year." Although it was defeated this time, the Ford government has repeatedly shown that it is prepared to disregard the spirit of the Charter and silence voices it disagrees with - especially where Palestine is concerned. Freedom of expression and assembly prevailed today. Vigilance and community solidarity are required to ensure that it prevails tomorrow.

Congratulations to Dr. Haroon Yousuf, our next OMA president-elect, and to all of our newly elected board directors and constituency leaders! Thank you to every candidate who put their name forward. Meet your new leaders oma.org/about-the-oma/electi…

Last night, two synagogues in Toronto, Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto in Thornhill and Shaarei Shomayim in North York were assaulted by gun shots. Earlier this week, Temple Emanu-El in North York was also maliciously attacked.  These criminal antisemitic attacks are an assault on the rights of Jewish Canadians to live and pray in safety. They are also fundamental violations of the Canadian way of life.  The federal government will use every tool available to confront antisemitic violence and hatred, and protect places of worship. Canada’s new government has introduced legislation to strengthen the Criminal Code, protect our communities, and combat hate.  Federal agencies, including the RCMP, will use every resource to support law enforcement to identify the perpetrators of these crimes and bring them to the full weight of justice.

To think that @AnitaAnandMP was once my student. Very depressing.

Sundown tonight marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection.   I wish everyone observing Ramadan a blessed and peaceful month. Ramadan Mubarak. pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/…