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Police investigate 'hate-motivated' incidents at Mississauga Mosques

Canadian Muslims

Police investigate 'hate-motivated' incidents at Mississauga Mosques

Peel police are investigating incidents at Mississauga area mosques as possibly “hate-motivated.” Peel community leaders and elected representatives held a press conference this afternoon to condemn the recent actions of a known Islamophobe who recently went to three local area mosques to rip up copies of the Quran and make

Toronto anticipates world's largest gathering of faith communities

Canadian Muslims

Toronto anticipates world's largest gathering of faith communities

A reception that brought together religious, civic and political leaders was held in Toronto on Monday in anticipation of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, the world’s largest and most diverse gathering of persons of faith and conscience that will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

NCCM welcomes funding for No-Fly List redress in 2018 federal budget

Canadian Muslims

NCCM welcomes funding for No-Fly List redress in 2018 federal budget

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of $81.4 million in funding over 5 years to end the false flagging of innocent persons within Canada’s Passenger Protect Program (PPP), better known as the ‘No-Fly List’. “Today’s funding announcement is a

Iconic Mississauga Sports Complex to be named Paramount Centre

Canadian Muslims

Iconic Mississauga Sports Complex to be named Paramount Centre

The City of Mississauga’s iconic sports complex, currently called the Hershey Centre, will soon bear a new name, the Paramount Centre. “Today marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Paramount Fine Foods. We are extremely proud to partner with the City of Mississauga in the naming of one

Scarborough Muslims raise $150K for Hospital

Canadian Muslims

Scarborough Muslims raise $150K for Hospital

The Scarborough Muslim Community announced at a Family Day Walkathon today that it has raised $150,000 for the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital. “AMAZING!!!! $150,000 has been raised to transform health care in Scarborough at @SRHHospital [https://twitter.com/SRHHospital],” said the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital Foundation in a

Scarborough Muslim Community Holds Family Day Fundraiser for Scarborough and Rouge Hospital

Canadian Muslims

Scarborough Muslim Community Holds Family Day Fundraiser for Scarborough and Rouge Hospital

By Pervez Nasim One day I was in Mississauga when a friend approached me and asked me for a donation for Credit Valley Hospital. My initial reaction was that I live in Scarborough:This hospital is in Mississauga, so why should I donate anything?Then I convinced myself that it

Canadians mark the first anniversary of Québec mosque shooting

Canadian Muslims

Canadians mark the first anniversary of Québec mosque shooting

One year ago, on January 29 2017 Mamadou Tanou Barry, Azzeddine Soufiane, Abdelkrim Hassane, Ibrahima Barry, Aboubaker Thabti and Khaled Belkacem were brutally murdered by a lone gunman as they were praying in Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec, a Quebec City Mosque. Each of one them left a widow and

Toronto Councillor to introduce motion to declare January 29 as a Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia

Toronto Councillor to introduce motion to declare January 29 as a Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia

Toronto Councillor Neethan Shan plans to introduce a motion declaring January 29 th as a Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia in the City of Toronto during January’s City Council meeting, “The national tragedy that occurred last January should serve to remind us all of the impact that

Muslim Charity helping homeless across the country

Canadian Muslims

Muslim Charity helping homeless across the country

Islamic Relief Canada has launched a national appeal to help the homeless during the winter season. As temperatures dip to -35 in parts of the country over the weekend, the international charity will be partnering up with local organizations in five cities to launch an emergency winter response to deliver

Muslim groups ask PM to commemorate mosque massacre with ‘day of remembrance and action’

Canadian Muslims

Muslim groups ask PM to commemorate mosque massacre with ‘day of remembrance and action’

Canadian Muslim organizations and community partners are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to designate January 29th as a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia. The open letter comes in the lead up to the first anniversary of the devastating terrorist attack on the Centre Culturel Islamique de

Muslims contribute greatly to society, Canadian PM

Canadian Muslims

Muslims contribute greatly to society, Canadian PM

Canada’s Muslims are a great asset to the country, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his message to the Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention. “Canada is fortunate to have a vibrant Muslim Community in Canada,” said Prime Minister Trudeau in his special video message to the gathering. “Over

Muslims Set to Gather in Toronto for Annual RIS Convention

Muslims Set to Gather in Toronto for Annual RIS Convention

Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond are expected in Toronto this weekend to attend the Annual “Reviving the Islamic Spirit” Convention (RIS). The convention, one of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, will be marking its 16th Anniversary this year. Themed ‘Finding Stability in a World Out

Toronto Vigil for Solieman Faqiri who died in jail call for justice

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Toronto Vigil for Solieman Faqiri who died in jail call for justice

The family, friends and supporters of Solieman Faqiri are looking for answers about his death last year in a correctional centre. They held a vigil on Friday night, the first anniversary of his death, at Dundas Square in Toronto to honour and remember him and call for justice and accountability.

Toronto Mosque soup kitchen serves thousands of meals

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Toronto Mosque soup kitchen serves thousands of meals

On Sunday December 10, 2017 the TARIC Islamic Centre concluded it’s annual Soup Kitchen & Meal Delivery Service. “This year we marks the 10,000th meal served,” according to organizer Imraan Assim. “Volunteers are very excited and often bring their kids out for this noble cause.” “The Soup Kitchen

Celebrating volunteerism in the Muslim community

Celebrating volunteerism in the Muslim community

CivicMuslims [http://www.civicmuslims.ca/] celebrated their 5th anniversary at a luncheon in Toronto on Sunday, December 3 with a major announcement about the future of the non-profit organization. “Today, we are announcing that CivicMuslims will become Canada’s first Muslim Volunteer Centre,” Mohamed Awad, founder of CivicMuslims [https://twitter.

Quebec judge grants stay to face-covering law Bill 62

Quebec judge grants stay to face-covering law Bill 62

On Friday, a Quebec Superior Court Judge temporarily blocked Quebec’s Bill 62, the controversial provincial law regarding face-coverings. The decision by Justice Babak Barin means that, for now, people in Quebec who wear the a face covering can continue to access services such as taking the bus or borrowing

Youth from Faith communities create “Native Plant” Gardens

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Youth from Faith communities create “Native Plant” Gardens

Faith & the Common Good (FCG), a national, interfaith network, provided the opportunity for youth of different religious and cultural backgrounds to create 8 native plant gardens in 3 cities this past spring – Ottawa, Halton/Oakville and Toronto. Toronto FCG chapter chose 3 faith sites – Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, Manor Road

Legal challenge launched against Quebec’s Bill 62

Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA)

Legal challenge launched against Quebec’s Bill 62

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), two prominent civil liberties & advocacy organizations, today filed a lawsuitEnglish [https://ccla.org/cclanewsite/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ENG-Application-for-Judicial-Review-and-Application-for-an-Interim-Stay-AS-FILED.pdf] and inFrench [https://ccla.org/cclanewsite/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/FRE-Application-judiciaire-TRADUCTION.pdf] in Quebec Superior

Canadian government to match charitable donations for Rohingya refugees

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Canadian government to match charitable donations for Rohingya refugees

The Canadian government announced today that it will match every dollar Canadians donate between August 25 and November 28, 2017 to registered charities to help the Rohingya refugees. These donations will be made to the Myanmar Crisis Relief Fund. “Bangladesh is now hosting the world’s biggest refugee camp where

‘Diversity is how we grow’, First Nation Chief tells ISNA Canada Convention

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‘Diversity is how we grow’, First Nation Chief tells ISNA Canada Convention

Chief Stacey Laforme of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation (MNCFN) told the ISNA Canada Convention on Saturday that Canadians should celebrate the growing diversity in the country. “Diversity is how we grow and become better than we were yesterday,” Chief Stacey Laforme told the gathering at the

NCCM concerned over Quebec law banning face covering while receiving public services

Canadian Muslims

NCCM concerned over Quebec law banning face covering while receiving public services

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has expressed deep concern over the passage of legislation today by Quebec’s National Assembly that discriminates against some Muslim women in the province. The legislation, known as Bill 62, effectively bans public servants and those who receive public services from wearing a

Canadian Muslims celebrate achievements at 2nd Annual MAX Gala

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims celebrate achievements at 2nd Annual MAX Gala

Canada’s Muslims celebrated the achievements of community members at the 2nd annual MAX Gala, the Muslim Awards for Excellence, held on Saturday evening at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall. “It is with great pleasure, excitement and passion that I welcome you to the 2nd Annual MAX Gala,” said Aazar

Strong Condemnation after suspected Edmonton terror attack

Abdulahi Hasan Sharif

Strong Condemnation after suspected Edmonton terror attack

Canadians are expressing strong condemnation in the wake of a suspected terrorist attack in Edmonton, Alberta that injured five and led to the arrest of a 30-year-old refugee from Somalia, Abdulahi Hasan Sharif. “We cannot — and will not — let violent extremism take root in our communities. We know that Canada’

Islamic Heritage Month launches in Canada's largest school board

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Islamic Heritage Month launches in Canada's largest school board

Canada’s largest school board, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), held a launch event on Monday at the Aga Khan Museum in Don Mills to announce the programs and initiatives the Board will be holding in schools for Islamic History Month (IHM) during October. “The TDSB has long been

Canadians protest ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya Muslims

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Canadians protest ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya Muslims

Canadians rallied in cities across the country to protest the military crackdown in Myanmar against Rohingya Muslims that the United Nations human rights chief has called “a textbook example of ethnic cleansing.” At a rally in Toronto, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said the action of the Burmese government