Canadian Muslim Group Urges Action After Quebec Uber Driver Threatened
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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 a knife by a passenger. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) said the incident reflects a troubling rise in anti-Muslim hostility and warned that inflammatory political and media rhetoric has contributed to an environment in which such attacks can occur. <\/p>\n
In a statement posted on social media platform X, the organization urged authorities and political leaders to respond decisively and publicly condemn hate-motivated violence.
\nAccording to details provided by the NCCM, the incident took place on December 6, when a passenger reportedly asked the driver about his religious beliefs before threatening him with a knife. A second passenger intervened, preventing the situation from escalating further. <\/p>\n
The council said the case is part of a broader pattern of threats targeting Muslims in Quebec.
\nMontreal police confirmed that a 39-year-old driver reported being threatened with a sharp object by a passenger. The case has been referred to the hate crimes unit, and investigations are ongoing. Police said no arrests have been made so far, and efforts to locate the suspect and a key witness continue. <\/p>\n
Speaking to CBC News, NCCM chief executive Stephen Brown said the incident highlights growing safety concerns among Muslim communities and stressed the need for preventive measures to stop hate-driven violence before it escalates. The incident has intensified calls from community groups for stronger policies to address Islamophobia and protect individuals from attacks based on religious identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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