We are outraged by hateful and illegal graffiti placed outside a Muslim school and Muslim daycare in Edmonton, including messages urging people to “Rise Against Islam.” Seeing words of hate directed at a place where children learn and grow is deeply disturbing. No parent should have to explain to their child why their school has become the target of hatred. At a time when Muslims across Canada continue to face threats, harassment, and acts of violence, such incidents contribute to a climate of fear and intimidation that no child, parent, or educator should ever have to endure. Only a few weeks ago, not too far away from where this graffiti was placed, a Muslim man was beaten senseless because of Islamophobia in front of his family. We stand in solidarity with the students, families, staff, and broader community affected by this hateful act. Every child deserves to feel safe at school, regardless of their faith. We are in touch with Edmonton Police, and we encourage law enforcement to investigate this incident fully and ensure those responsible are held accountable. We also call on political leaders at every level to speak out clearly and unequivocally against Islamophobia. We need action to stand against Islamophobia in Alberta.

We are saddened and horrified to hear of the killing of TPS Constable Marc Pinizzotto in the line of duty. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time. We must all stand together in these dark times for a better Canada.

See this commitment to combating Islamophobia from the Ontario Liberal Party. Meeting the challenge of rising Islamophobia across Ontario and Canada is a commitment that must be renewed during this time of reflection and remembrance. We have seen mosques vandalized, Muslims intimidated, and violent threats become a troubling new norm. As we remember Our London Family, it is time to work together to build the right plan that meets today's challenges.

What happened on the streets of London, ON, five years ago should spur all leaders and community members to work together against the current rise in Islamophobia. Thank you PM Carney, for reiterating that there is no more important time than now to turn remembrance into real action.

We were horrified to learn that an individual attempted to set fire to a Jewish temple in Westmount, QC earlier this morning. We are also relieved that a suspect was quickly arrested by police authorities and hope for the strict enforcement of laws addressing hate-motivated acts. This rising climate of tension and hate in Quebec, illustrated notably by recent serious acts of Islamophobia and antisemitism, can no longer be allowed to continue. Those responsible for these crimes should face the harshest possible punishments under the law.

Yesterday, the Prime Minister launched Canada’s new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion as a response to combat rising hate.  Canada is the leading G-7 country when it comes to Islamophobia motivated murders in the past decade. No other minority religious community in Canada has faced this kind of hate motivated murder in recent memory. Tackling such a problem means taking on hate across the board and working with all communities to build a real plan forward, including on the crisis of Islamophobia. We will be watching the developments of this council carefully in hopes that it will meet its mandate to tackle all forms of hate, including rightfully standing up for Black, Muslim, Jewish, Indigenous, and Sikh communities, amongst many others.  Our community still heals from the cost of hate.  On June 6th, we will mark the 5th anniversary of the terrorist killing of three generations of a Muslim family in London, Ontario. Every year on January 29th, we also commemorate the 6 Muslim men murdered in the Quebec City Mosque.  We are constantly reminded of these incidents, as hatred targeting our community continues to intensify across the country.  Even as the Prime Minister was speaking, our staff was speaking to Hamilton police about a school bus that serviced an Islamic school in Hamilton that was attacked and vandalized with Islamophobic graffiti. Hate of all forms, including anti-semitism and Islamophobia, must be tackled. We will continue to call for the protection of all communities. We look forward to sitting down with members of this council to ensure our community’s concerns are acted upon.

We are disturbed and shocked by the targeting and damaging of a school bus in Hamilton, ON that serviced an Islamic school in the area.  It is alleged that someone may have targeted the school bus in a parking lot full of school buses, vandalized it with Islamophobic graffiti, and damaged the bus including shredding bus seats. We are in touch with the school, community members, and all authorities, including the Hamilton Police, regarding the situation.  The targeting of a school bus that services Muslim children during a time of rising Islamophobic violence is alarming to the highest degree. While we cannot confirm the motivation behind this attack at this time, and we will wait until the police have a final determination, it is extremely concerning. We call on all leaders to denounce what happened, and to work with community members to stem this tide of Islamophobia.  We will have more to say as the situation evolves.

Last week, we joined representatives of Muslim organizations in the Ottawa Muslim Advisory Council to the Mayor, who held their first meeting with Mayor Sutcliffe. In the wake of rising Islamophobia in Ottawa, they discussed the need for establishing anti-Islamophobia training for Ottawa city staff working with vulnerable people and rapid response protocols to violent incidents of Islamophobia. We thank Mayor Sutcliffe for his commitment to continue meeting with the advisory council in the coming months.

This week, NCCM’s representatives testified in front of the Senate Human Rights Committee on Parliament Hill regarding Bill C-9, alongside other national Muslim groups. Hear their thoughts here.

Today, Canada, alongside a number of its allies, published an important statement condemning the numerous and continuous violations of international law by Israel. We note, for the first time in our view, that Canada clearly spells out that any Canadian construction projects or business operations in Palestinian territories, including on land in which illegal settlements currently stand, can be met with legal and reputational consequences. This is an important step in the right direction. It is further imperative that the government clarify what steps Canada will take to ensure that no Canadian businesses will have continued or future involvement in illegal settlements on Palestinian land, including in the sale of settlement products or projects.

Today, Canada, alongside a number of its allies, published an important statement condemning the numerous and continuous violations of international law by Israel. We note, for the first time in our view, that Canada clearly spells out that any Canadian construction projects or business operations in Palestinian territories, including on land in which illegal settlements currently stand, can be met with legal and reputational consequences. This is an important step in the right direction. It is further imperative that the government clarify what steps Canada will take to ensure that no Canadian businesses will have continued or future involvement in illegal settlements on Palestinian land, including in the sale of settlement products or projects.

See this very important statement from MP Salma Zahid on the need for Canada to match words with action when it comes to Israel and human rights. As Ms. Zahid notes, it is time for further sanctions on Netanyahu and his cabinet as a whole. It is time to act.

Canada sanctioned Itamar Ben-Gvir - a step in the right direction. The treatment of these civilians—including those from Canada—on the latest flotilla is utterly horrific. It is deeply disturbing and totally unacceptable. The decision by the Prime Minister in putting sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir was a step in the right direction. But given how many times Canada has had to summon the Israeli Ambassador, it is time for broader sanctions to be implemented, in line with the call from over 200 ex Canadian diplomats. These include Magnitsky sanctions on those in the Netanyahu government as well as a ban on illegal Israeli settlement goods.

Thank you, Prime Minister Carney, for your clear message in relation to the despicable conduct of Minister Ben-Gvir and the Israeli state authorities of Canadian citizens. The treatment of these civilians—including those from Canada—on the latest flotilla is utterly horrific. It is deeply disturbing and totally unacceptable. The decision by the Prime Minister in putting sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir was a step in the right direction. But given how many times Canada has had to summon the Israeli Ambassador, it is time for broader sanctions to be implemented, in line with the call from over 200 ex-Canadian diplomats. These include Magnitsky sanctions on those in the Netanyahu government, as well as a ban on illegal Israeli settlement goods.

Please see this important statement from @BramptonGraham on the need for Canada to renew our fight against Islamophobia and hate, in light of the mass murder at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Our hearts and duaas continue to go out to the community. It is time we back up our words with action.

Please see this important statement from @JeromyYYC on the need for Canada to renew our fight against Islamophobia and hate, in light of the mass murder at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Our hearts and duaas continue to go out to the community. It is time we back up our words with action.

Please see this important statement from @MaritStiles on the need for Canada to renew our fight against Islamophobia and hate, in light of the mass murder at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Our hearts and duaas continue to go out to the community. It is time we back up our words with action.

Please see this important statement from @KayabagaArielle on the need for Canada to renew our fight against Islamophobia and hate, in light of the mass murder at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Our hearts and duaas continue to go out to the community. It is time we back up our words with action.