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Canadian Muslims face high unemployment

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims face high unemployment

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-face-high-unemployment/dawn1/] Community leaders at Dawn Foundation report launch event(March 31, 2015) – Unemployment is high among Canada’s Muslims according to a report released on Sunday by the Canadian Dawn Foundation [https://cdndawnfoundation.ca/]. “Unemployment is stubbornly high among Muslims,” said Nabil

Popular Oakville Councillor Max Khan passes away

Popular Oakville Councillor Max Khan passes away

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/popular-oakville-councillor-max-khan-passes-away/max-khan-interfatih-meeting-at-synagogue-in-oakville/] Max Khan with interfaith leaders at Oakville’s Shaarei-Beth El Congregation earlier this month(March 29, 2015) – Max Khan, an Oakville town councillor and the federal Liberal candidate for Oakville North-Burlington, died in hospital this weekend. He was 46. The news

Canadians hold negative view of Muslims

Angus Reid Institute

Canadians hold negative view of Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadians-hold-negative-view-of-muslims/angusreidimage/] (March 26, 2015) – Canadians continue to have a negative image of the country’s Muslims, according to an Angus Reid Institute poll [http://angusreid.org/faith-in-canada/] released today. When Canadians were asked how they feel – positive, neutral or negative – about each

UofT students hold Muslim Jewish Day of Service

UofT students hold Muslim Jewish Day of Service

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/uoft-students-hold-muslim-jewish-day-of-service/muslim-jewish-day-of-service/] (March 19, 2015) – Students at the University of Toronto St. George campus held a Muslim Jewish Day of Service last Friday, March 13. “The objective of this event is to cultivate a deeper understanding between the Muslim and Jewish faiths,” Ahmad

Thousands across Canada protest Bill C-51

Canadian Muslims

Thousands across Canada protest Bill C-51

(March 14, 2015) – Thousands of Canadians gathered in public squares across the country to protest the Conservative’s government proposed anti-terrorism legislation that would expand the powers of police and Canada’s spy agency. In Toronto, an estimated crowd of 2,000 people came out to Nathan Phillips Square to

NCCM pushes back against Conservative MP questions: 'McCarthyesque-type' questions unbecoming

NCCM pushes back against Conservative MP questions: 'McCarthyesque-type' questions unbecoming

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/nccm-pushes-back-against-conservative-mp-questions-mccarthyesque-type-questions-unbecoming/ihsaan-gardee/] (March 13, 2015) – “McCarthyesque-type questions protected by parliamentary privilege are unbecoming of this committee,” Ihsaan Gardee, National Council of Canadian Muslims Executive Director, told Conservative MP Diane Ablonczy during expert testimony Thursday night [http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Politics/ID/

Rabia Khedr slams PM for ‘niqab rooted in culture that is anti-women’ remarks

Rabia Khedr slams PM for ‘niqab rooted in culture that is anti-women’ remarks

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/rabia-khedr-slams-pm-for-niqab-rooted-in-culture-that-is-anti-women-remarks/rabia-khedr2/] (March 11, 2015) – Rabia Khedr of the Federation of Muslim Women [http://fmw.org/] is criticizing Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remarks in the House of Commons that ‘niqabs come from a culture that is anti-women.’ “I am hurt as a

Justin Trudeau accuses Conservatives of stoking fear against Muslims

Canadian Muslims

Justin Trudeau accuses Conservatives of stoking fear against Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/justin-trudeau-accuses-conservatives-of-stoking-fear-against-muslims/justin-trudeau/] (March 9, 2015) – Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative government are stoking fear and prejudice against Muslims, said Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau tonight at a Toronto gathering organized by the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada. “These are troubling

3 Muslim schools get perfect marks in Fraser Institute ranking

An-Noor Private Islamic School

3 Muslim schools get perfect marks in Fraser Institute ranking

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/3-muslim-schools-get-perfect-marks-in-fraser-institute-ranking/islamicfoundationoftoronto/] (March 6, 2015) – Three Muslim schools in the Greater Toronto Area scored perfect marks in the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking of Ontario elementary schools. This Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools 2015 [http://www.fraserinstitute.org/research-news/display.aspx?

Muslims make remarkable contributions to Canada, Thomas Mulcair

Canadian Muslims

Muslims make remarkable contributions to Canada, Thomas Mulcair

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslims-make-remarkable-contributions-to-canada-thomas-mulcair/1-thomas-mulcair-feb-27-2015/] (March 4, 2015) – Muslims are making remarkable contributions to Canada, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair told the Friday congregation at the ISNA Mosque on February 27. “Friends, I’m here with you today because New Democrats understand that Islam is not our

‘You are not suitably dressed’: Quebec judge to hijab wearing woman

Canadian Muslims

‘You are not suitably dressed’: Quebec judge to hijab wearing woman

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/you-are-not-suitably-dressed-quebec-judge-to-hijab-wearing-woman/rania-el-alloul/] (February 26, 2015) – “In my opinion, you are not suitably dressed,” Judge Eliana Marengo told hijab wearing Rania El-Alloul Tuesday, according to a courtroom recording obtained by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-judge-wouldn-t-hear-case-of-woman-wearing-hijab-1.2974282] . “Decorum

Quebec Muslims are used as ‘political footballs’ says advocacy group

Canadian Muslims

Quebec Muslims are used as ‘political footballs’ says advocacy group

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/quebec-muslims-are-used-as-political-footballs-says-advocacy-group/samer-majzoub-samah-jabbari-kathy-malas-sameer-zuberi/] Vice-president of the Canadian Muslim Forum, Kathy Malas, with Sameer Zuberi, Samer Majzoub, and Samah Jabbar at a news conference in Montreal on Friday, February 20, 2015(February 23, 2015) – Quebec Muslims are being “used as political footballs” to gain points

Former PMs call for oversight of national security activities

Canadian Muslims

Former PMs call for oversight of national security activities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/former-pms-call-for-oversight-of-national-security-activities/former-pm/] (February 19, 2015) – Today, four former prime ministers published a statement in The Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/a-close-eye-on-security-makes-canadians-safer/article23069152/] and La Presse calling urgently for an enhanced approach to national security review and oversight in the country.

Islamophobia and anti-Semitism share common features

Islamophobia and anti-Semitism share common features

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/islamophobia-and-anti-semitism-share-common-features/idi-feb-10-1/] (February 15, 2015) – Islamophobia and anti-Semitism have many features in common, according to Ivan Kalmar, a University of Toronto professor. “Islamophobia and anti-Semitism show similarities to each other that other hatreds don’t,” said Professor Ivan Kalmar. “Of course, we must

Crazy for Cricket sleepover event for India vs Pakistan match

Canadian Muslims

Crazy for Cricket sleepover event for India vs Pakistan match

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/crazy-for-cricket-sleepover-event-for-india-vs-pakistan-match/vpcf/] (Feb 13, 2015)- The Valley Park Go Green Cricket Field Project will be hosting its second Crazy for Cricket Sleepover Event on Saturday at Valley Park Middle School (VPMS) in honor of the 2015 ICC World Cup Match between arch

Quebec Muslims uneasy after school attack

Quebec Muslims uneasy after school attack

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/quebec-muslims-uneasy-after-school-attack/0211-city-islamophobia-044a-jpg/] (February 12, 2015)- A Quebec Muslim group is calling on government officials to respond to the climate of violence against Muslims in the province. The Quebec Collective against Islamphobia (CQCI) issued the appeal after shots were fired at École Musulmane

Canadian Muslims troubled by PM’s comments implicating mosques in terror promotion

Canadian Muslim Lawyers' Association (CMLA)

Canadian Muslims troubled by PM’s comments implicating mosques in terror promotion

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-troubled-by-pms-comments-implicating-mosques-in-terror-promotion/pm-stephen-harper/] (February 2, 2015) – Two national Muslim organizations are expressing concern over Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remarks last week implicating mosques in the country as places where terrorism is being promoted. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and the

Canadian Muslims hold peace gatherings in 4 cities

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims hold peace gatherings in 4 cities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-hold-peace-gatherings-in-4-cities/dscf0041/] (January 31, 2015) – Canadian Muslims came out today in public squares in four cities to rally for peace and to voice their opposition to terrorism done in the name of their religion. “As Canadian Muslims, we stand united in our commitment

Prison chaplains offer vital support

Prison chaplains offer vital support

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/prison-chaplains-offer-vital-support/islamicchaplaincy2/] (January 27, 2015) – Chaplains who support inmates in prisons need our support, according to Canadian Senator Don Meredith. Speaking at the Third Annual ONE LOVE Chaplaincy Fund Raising dinner held last Saturday evening in Toronto, Senator Meredith said, “I am proud

How inclusive is Toronto?

Canadian Muslims

How inclusive is Toronto?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/how-inclusive-is-toronto/crrf3/]Dr. Wendy Cukier, Vice President, Research and Innovation at Ryerson University(January 21, 2015) – A distinguished panel of thought leaders gathered on Tuesday, January 20th to discuss Toronto’s challenges in aligning the city’s everyday realities with its motto, “Diversity

Ottawa Muslims concerned after terror-related arrests

Abdulhakim Moalimishak

Ottawa Muslims concerned after terror-related arrests

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/ottawa-muslims-concerned-after-terror-related-arrests/larmond/] (January 13, 2015) – Ottawa Muslims are expressing concern that young people in the city had fallen prey to extremists following the arrest of three men on terrorism related charges. “I see it as a growing concern,” Abdulhakim Moalimishak, President of the

Khaled Al-Qazzaz released and looking forward to being reunited with family

Canadian Muslims

Khaled Al-Qazzaz released and looking forward to being reunited with family

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/khaled-al-qazzaz-released-and-looking-forward-to-be-reunited-with-family/khaled-al-qazzaz/] (January 11, 2015) – Today, Khaled Al-Qazzaz was released from his hospital room where he was being treated for serious medical conditions. On Monday December 29, 2014 the Egyptian Attorney General issued an order for his release. Khaled Al-Qazzaz is a permanent

Sarah Attia talks about her efforts to free her husband Khaled al-Qazzaz

Canadian Muslims

Sarah Attia talks about her efforts to free her husband Khaled al-Qazzaz

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/sarah-attia-talks-about-her-efforts-to-free-her-husband-khaled-al-qazzaz/sarah/] (January 8, 2015) – A conversation between Sarah Attia and political science lecturer, Katherine Bullock, about Sarah’s efforts to free her husband, held without charge, and contrary to international and Egyptian law, in an Egyptian jail for over 535 days. Sarah,

ISNA Canada elects new board

Canadian Muslims

ISNA Canada elects new board

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/isna-canada-elects-new-board/isna-canada/] (January 6, 2015) – The Election Committee of ISNA Canada has announced the 2014 elections results for the Board of the organization. The new Board elected for the 3 year-term, 2015 to 2017 is: Director / Officers: Dr. Syed Imtiaz Ahmad (President) Dr.

New Mosque opens in Ottawa

Canadian Muslims

New Mosque opens in Ottawa

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/new-mosque-opens-in-ottawa/snmc/] (January 4, 2015) – Today was a proud day for Ottawa’s Muslim community as they officially opened their newest Mosque, the South Nepean Muslim Community (SNMC) Masjid in Barrhaven. “This Community Center and the masjid will be a welcoming home to