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NCCM A leading voice for Muslim civic engagement and the promotion of human rights

05/26/2026

This week, NCCM’s past CEO Mustafa Farooq and Advocacy Officer Ahmad Al Qadi testified in front of the Senate Human Rights Committee on Parliment Hill regarding Bill C-9, alongside other national Muslim groups.

The bill has been the subject of prolonged debate over attempts to better balance the legislation with civil liberties protections in Canada.

Specifically, alongside various positive aspects of Bill C-9, there is still a major concern with how the law bans symbols that “so nearly resemble” images or signs used by listed terrorist entities.

Many of these entities have hijacked mainstream Arabic or Islamic scripture or sayings for their own imagery, which deeply complicated the practical application of the Bill.

The Bill also includes an amendment that eliminates the long standing exemption of good faith religious discussions from hate speech charges.

We will continue to advocate for your civil liberties.

As we reach Arafah and Eid, we are all reflecting on challenging times for the Canadian Muslim community.Rising Islamoph...
05/26/2026

As we reach Arafah and Eid, we are all reflecting on challenging times for the Canadian Muslim community.

Rising Islamophobia. Weekly physical attacks on our community. A genocide overseas.

But this Eid, we will be responding through acts of khair.

The Canadian Muslim community will be coordinating BBQs and meals for the hungry in an "Eid for All" campaign.

These are the cities we will be in:
Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax, Winnipeg

We will be giving out meals this Eid near of the institutions that partner with us. Stay tuned for more details on locations and times.

If you are a catering business, retailer, or restaurant interested in donating meals to this initiative, then please get in touch with us. There is still time!

If you want to donate your qurbani this year for the homeless, you can do it through Islamic Family here: share.islamicfamily.ca/eidforall

Also, be a volunteer and give back to the community on Eid!

Take advantage of these blessed days!

Today, Canada, alongside a number of its allies, published an important statement condemning the numerous and continuous...
05/22/2026

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...
05/21/2026

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.

In light of the San Diego mosque shooting, it is time for Canada to reassess the threat of violent Islamophobia.An alleg...
05/20/2026

In light of the San Diego mosque shooting, it is time for Canada to reassess the threat of violent Islamophobia.

An alleged manifesto shows that the San Diego shooters drew inspiration from the 2017 Quebec City mosque shooter and the 2021 white nationalist truck attacker. These individuals killed 10 Muslims in Canada and injured many more.

It is time for Canada to ban groups like the Second Sons who espouse similar white nationalist, anti-Muslim ideologies. Canada has already banned other similar groups like the Base and the Three Percenters, which the Muslim community specifically called out.

It’s time to raise our voices again. Enough is enough.

05/20/2026

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 ...
05/20/2026

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 Mayor Jeromy Farkas on the need for Canada to renew our fight against Islamopho...
05/19/2026

Please see this important statement from Mayor Jeromy Farkas 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 the leader of the Ontario NDP, Marit Stiles, on the need for Canada to renew ou...
05/19/2026

Please see this important statement from the leader of the Ontario NDP, Marit Stiles, 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 Mayor Carolyn Parrish on the need for Canada to renew our fight against Islamop...
05/19/2026

Please see this important statement from Mayor Carolyn Parrish 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.

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