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FeaturedNewsOct 21, 2026
Canada’s former Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia launches new global Muslim research hub
Muslim Communities Research Observatory will support evidence-driven policy solutions to help improve lives in Canada and beyond
NewsNov 3, 2026
Major Legal Win: Muslim Student LSAT Score Withheld After She Refused To Remove Hijab
This past September, a Muslim student who wears the hijab wrote her LSAT exam in Vancouver, BC and was told to reveal her ears for security screening.
NewsJul 29, 2026
Ottawa’s Palestinian-Canadian community rejects justice system’s failure to hold man guilty of assaulting young woman accountable
On Wednesday July 22, the man found guilty of physically assaulting a young Palestinian woman while she was exercising her right to protest walked free following the sentencing decision of an Ontario Court judge .
NewsJul 22, 2026
ARPCF Condemns Hate Crime at Montreal Islamic Centre
Montreal, July 22, 2026 — The Anti-Racism Program of the CJPME Foundation (ARPCF) condemns the hate crime targeting the Islamic Centre of Verdun in Montreal, where a package containing what appeared to be an imitation severed human hand covered in fake blood was reportedly left at the entrance of…
NewsJul 22, 2026
A New Wave of Islamophobic Attacks Targeting Muslims Across Canada
Montreal, August 07, 2026 —The Anti-Racism Program of the CJPME Foundation (ARPCF) is deeply alarmed by the recent wave of suspected and alleged Islamophobic attacks targeting Muslims across Canada. These incidents are not isolated, but reflect a national pattern in which Muslims are increasingly…
NewsJul 22, 2026
Over 70 Human Rights, Labour, Faith, and Other Civil Society Organizations Defend Nakba Exhibt at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
We, the undersigned human rights and civil society organizations, write to express our support for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), its leadership, and the curatorial independence that is essential to the integrity of all public museums.
NewsJul 14, 2026
Canada’s 2026 World Cup team reflects the country’s multicultural identity in a way hockey never has
The Men’s World Cup is unique sporting event for Canadians — and not merely because it’s being co-hosted on Canadian soil or because soccer is now the most-played youth sport in Canada .
NewsJun 11, 2026
Watch the World Cup Together at Collaburo: Bring Your Family and Friends to Cheer On Your Team
For many of us, the FIFA World Cup is about much more than soccer.
NewsJun 5, 2026
Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) Launches A Policy Handbook on Combatting Islamophobia
Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) is proud to launch "Combatting Islamophobia: A Policy Handbook".
NewsJun 4, 2026
Working While Muslim: New Report from York University’s Islamophobia Research Hub Explores Challenges Faced by Muslims with Employment in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area
June 4, 2026 Toronto, ON A new report by York University’s Islamophobia Research Hub, “ Working While Muslim: A Pilot Study of Intersectional Employment and Labour Market Experiences of Muslims in Canada ” reveals systemic patterns of marginalization, significant income disparities, and workplace…
NewsJun 4, 2026
The shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is part of a far‑right curriculum of violence
Two teenaged gunmen recently opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing a security guard and two staff members before being found with fatal self-inflicted wounds in a nearby vehicle.
NewsMay 22, 2026
International Statement on the Attack on the Islamic Centre of San Diego
May 22, 2026 We, the undersigned, condemn the devastating attack on the Islamic Centre of San Diego and extend our solidarity, prayers, and deepest condolences to the victims, survivors, and all those impacted by this horrific act of violence.
NewsMay 20, 2026
MAC Condemn the Terrorist Attack on the Muslim Community in San Diego
May 20 2026 The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is deeply saddened and horrified by the deadly terrorist attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where innocent worshippers were targeted in an act of violence and hate.
NewsMay 19, 2026
Canadian Council of Muslim Women: Standing in Solidarity with the San Diego Muslim Community
The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is deeply saddened and disturbed by the tragic shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.
NewsMay 16, 2026
Ottawa Gatineau Muslim Summer Camps 2026
Check out some of the summer camps, summer schools, and summer educational programs organized by Muslims available in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. If there is a summer camp you would like to add to the list, please email chelby@muslimlink.ca
NewsMay 14, 2026
Statement from the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) Regarding the Targeting of MAC Convention Speakers by the CBSA
May 14, 2026 The MAC Convention is one of the largest Muslim gatherings in Canada, bringing together thousands of families, youth, educators, professionals, and community leaders from across the country each year.
NewsMay 13, 2026
NCCM Raises Concerns About Ontario Dental Association Board Member's Apology for Harmful Posts
A task force report commissioned by the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) has concluded that Dr. Jonathan Mayer, a Director at the Association, is responsible for several online posts that are “inflammatory,” “dismissive,” “stigmatizing,” “problematic,” “alienating,” and/or “offensive and divisive.”
NewsMay 3, 2026
United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa Gatineau Address Threat Targetting Member Mosque
May 3, 2026 Ottawa-Gatineau – The United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa-Gatineau, representing 12 mosques across the National Capital Region, is deeply concerned by a recent violent threat directed at The Mosque of Aylmer, a member mosque.
NewsApr 30, 2026
Canadian Imams Warn of Rising Hate Targeting Mosques Following Gatineau Arrest
Ottawa, ON – April 30, 2026 –The arrest of a Quebec man in connection with violent threats against a mosque in Aylmer brings relief, but it also underscores a troubling reality reflected in recent years of rising hate-motivated violence targeting Canadian mosques.
NewsApr 9, 2026
You Belong Here: Multilingual Infographics to Help Newcomers Recognize and Respond to Acts of Hate
At the start of 2025, Refugee 613 came together with our friends at Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre to talk about how we could create a tool to help newcomers stand up to hate in our communities.
NewsMar 26, 2026
Ottawa Victim Services Expands Online Hate Crime Reporting Tool Available in Arabic, Somali, Faris and More!
OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2026 On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Ottawa Victim Services (OVS) is pleased to announce the expansion of our Online Hate Crime Reporting Tool, a confidential, accessible, third-party reporting platform, which strengthens access to…
NewsMar 23, 2026
Why are Ontario Dentists Raising Concerns about Harmful Social Media Posts by One of the Directors of the Ontario Dental Association
Earlier this year, members of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) organized a petition demanding that the leadership of the ODA address the social media posts made by one of its directors.
NewsMar 15, 2026
Statements from Minister Miller and the Governor General of Canada on International Day to Combat Islamophobia
Message from the Governor General on International Day to Combat Islamophobia
NewsMar 10, 2026
Canada Post issues stamp marking Eid, celebrated by more than 1.5 million Muslims in Canada
Canada Post is proud to mark Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha with uniquely Canadian Muslim design

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