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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…
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.”
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 8, 2026
Harmful Comments by a Board Member of the Ontario Dental Association and the Ontario Dental Association’s Need to Act
The undersigned [ National Council of Canadian Muslims ] are issuing this statement to express grave concern regarding the harmful public comments allegedly made by a Director of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) , and what we view as the need of the ODA Board to respond with the transparency,…
NewsAug 20, 2025
Arrest made in hate-motivated incident on OC Transpo (Islamophobic Attack in Kanata)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:45 p.m.
NewsMar 28, 2025
Town of Ajax Stands in Solidarity with the Muslim Community
Ajax launches support page “Together In Peace”, following a recent Islamophobic attack at the Ajax Public Library
NewsMar 23, 2025
Muslim Woman in Ajax Nearly Lit on Fire in Unprovoked Attack
(Ajax, Ontario) We are horrified, though not shocked, that a person attempted to set a Muslim woman wearing a hijab on fire in the town of Ajax, Ontario.
NewsMar 23, 2025
Durham Police Service: Woman Charged After an Unprovoked Attack at Ajax Library
23 March 2025 A woman is facing charges following an unprovoked attack at the Ajax Library.
NewsNov 15, 2024
National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM): Demand Accountability for Islamophobic Comments by MPP Lisa MacLeod
[ National Council of Canadian Muslims ] were disturbed but not shocked by Ontario MPP Lisa Macleod who raised concerns that it was an “egregious incident” that required “disciplinary measures” for a Remembrance Day service to include a song in Arabic. People are now saying the quiet part aloud: it…
NewsOct 25, 2024
City of London unveils new “Stop Tolerhating” campaign to combat hate in our community
Friday, October 25, 2024 Today, the City of London unveiled the Stop Tolerhating campaign, a new public awareness initiative and online hub aimed at cultivating a London that stands firmly against hate, champions allyship and embraces inclusivity.
NewsJun 7, 2024
Statement from the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia on the Third Anniversary of the London Family Attack
OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2024 Today marks the third anniversary of the Islamophobic terrorist attack on the Afzaal family, often referred to as 'Our London Family'.
NewsJun 6, 2024
Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW): Remember Our London Family 2024
Today, we commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic attack on June 6, 2021, that claimed the lives of four innocent members of the Afzaal family in London, Ontario. This senseless act of violence, driven by Islamophobia and hatred, left a permanent scar on our community and the hearts of…
NewsJun 6, 2024
NCCM: It's Time to Follow TVDSB's Example On Anti-Islamophobia in Education Three Years After Terror Attack That Took #OurLondonFamily
June 5th, 2024 (London, Ontario)
NewsJun 6, 2024
Is Canada finally taking far-right extremism seriously? Latest arrests are a positive sign
In late summer 2023, the RCMP made headlines with the arrests of two men in Ottawa and Kingsey Falls, Québec, on terrorism and hate propaganda charges.
NewsJun 6, 2024
Thames Valley District School Board releases Dismantling Anti-Muslim Racism Strategy in commemoration of Our London Family
Thursday June 06, 2024
NewsJun 6, 2024
Nisa Foundation: We Remember Our London Family (Mental Health Support)
Today, [ Nisa Foundation ] honor and remember #OurLondonFamily, the beloved Afzaal-Salman family, whose presence we deeply miss.
NewsJun 1, 2023
Ontario Supporting New Initiatives to Combat Hate in London
London, Ontario June 1, 2023 The Ontario government is investing $500,000 to support the City of London in implementing new programs to fight hate and racism in their communities. The new funding will help the city launch a print and digital public education campaign, as well as an online library…
NewsOct 4, 2022
National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and Ottawa Muslim Groups Call For Accountability and Transparency in Aftermath of Vicious Beating of Muslim Student
Tuesday, October 4th 2022
NewsJun 9, 2022
Dar Al Tawheed and NCCM Welcome Charges of Terrorism Against March 19th Attacker
Mississauga - June 8th, 2022
NewsJun 6, 2022
Hundreds of Canadian Muslim Leaders To Gather In Ottawa To Advocate for Change On One Year Anniversary of London, Ontario Terror Attack
Ottawa - June 6th, 2022
NewsJun 4, 2022
To Yumna With Love: Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia (YCCI) Create Video In Memory of the Lost Members of the Afzaal Family
In the past five years, more Muslims have been killed in targeted hate crimes in Canada than in any other G7 country, contradicting the tolerance and inclusion that is often proclaimed by the nation.
NewsMay 31, 2022
Commemorating Our London Family Across Canada: Marking The One Year Anniversary After the Murder of Members of the Afzaal Family
June 6, 2022 marks the one year anniversary of the murder of four members of the Afzaal family in London, Ontario.
NewsFeb 23, 2022
The Our London Family Act Passes First Reading at Queen's Park
After the London attack, we promised that we would fight not for words and condolences, but for action.
NewsDec 6, 2021
The Muslim Association of Canada launches an Educational Platform to Combat Islamophobia in Ontario Schools With The Ministry of Education
The Muslim of Association of Canada (MAC) is proud to announce the launch of an educational platform to combat Islamophobia in Canada ( https://islamawareness.ca/ ) as part of the Ontario Ministry of Education's effort to tackle Islamophobia in Ontario schools.

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