Canada

Quebec Minister’s Remarks on Religious Symbols in Public Institutions Spark Political Debate in Canada ——————————————— Comments by the immigration minister of Quebec have sparked widespread political and media debate in Canada after he called for strengthening secularism in government institutions…

Canada’s Legal Euthanasia Deaths Surpass WWII Canadian Combat Fatalities —————————— A recent report by The New York Post reveals that the number of Canadians who have died under the country’s legal euthanasia program has now exceeded the number of Canadian…

Muslim Mothers Barred from Volunteering in Quebec Schools Over Hijab Spark Debate ————————— A decision preventing Muslim mothers from volunteering in elementary schools in the Canadian province of Quebec has sparked public debate after the women said the restriction was…

Quebec Secularism Law Expands Ban on Religious Symbols in Schools as Supreme Court Decision Looms —————————————– Canada’s province of Quebec is facing growing debate following the implementation of new legislative amendments expanding restrictions on religious symbols in educational institutions, while…

Canada Introduces “Religious Neutrality Charter,” Expands Secularism Across Federal Institutions ——————————- The Canadian federal government has announced the adoption of a “Religious Neutrality Charter,” extending its application across provinces, in a move officials say is aimed at reinforcing state neutrality…

Canadian PM extends Ramadan greetings to Muslim community ———————————- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has extended Ramadan greetings to Muslims in Canada and around the world, marking the beginning of the holy month. In a statement issued to coincide with…

Islamophobic Threats Target Toronto Mosque, Police Launch Investigation ———————————– Police in Toronto have opened an investigation after a local mosque received multiple Islamophobic threats targeting its congregation and staff. According to Canadian media reports, the Toronto Islamic Centre and Community…

Canada Replaces Special Envoys on Islamophobia and Antisemitism with Advisory Council ————————————————— The Canadian government announced on Wednesday the elimination of two federal positions: the Special Representative for Combating Islamophobia, previously held by Amira Elghawaby, and the Special Envoy for…

Saskatchewan Muslim students launch “Faith Through Initiative” to give back to homeless ——————————- Students from the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, came together to give out over 100 winter packages and meals to tackle homelessness, Global News reported. The students,…

Montreal Vigil Marks Nine Years Since Quebec City Mosque Attack Amid Ongoing Debate Over Secularism Laws ———————————– Members of Canada’s Muslim community gathered in Montreal this week to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the 2017 Quebec City Mosque attack, as…