Canada

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…

Muslim Youth in Canada Join National Blood Donation Drive ………… Muslim youth in the Canadian city of Milton took part in a blood donation campaign aimed at supporting patients and promoting community service, as part of an ongoing national initiative…

Muslim Youth in Canada’s Winnipeg Launch Winter Food Initiative ………. Muslim youth in the Canadian city of Winnipeg carried out a humanitarian initiative during the year-end holidays, providing food assistance to vulnerable communities amid harsh winter conditions. The effort aimed…

Canadian Muslim Group Urges Action After Quebec Uber Driver Threatened …………. A Muslim advocacy organization in Canada has renewed calls for stronger action against Islamophobia following an incident in Quebec in which a Muslim Uber driver was allegedly threatened with…