Rise in Islamophobic Attacks in Canada Sparks Outrage

Recent Islamophobic incidents in Canada have drawn condemnation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Daily Sabah reported yesterday.

In London, Ontario, two women wearing hijabs were violently attacked in front of their children, echoing a tragic 2021 incident where a Muslim family was killed by a white nationalist.

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) reported that a knife-wielding assailant punched the women and hurled slurs related to the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Additionally, a mosque in Winnipeg faced hateful harassment, though details remain sparse.

The NCCM emphasized the urgent need for leaders to develop effective strategies to combat the rising tide of anti-Muslim sentiment, which has been a persistent issue in Canada.