Muslim issues not adequately addressed in party platforms, argues advocacy group campaigning for dedicated federal anti-Islamophobia office

Advocacy organization the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC) launched on Sept. 10, and is campaigning for the federal government to develop an office dedicated to combating Islamophobia in Canada.

Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier requested that the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson investigate concerns about CRA audits facing Muslim-led charities, following a national summit on Islamophobia, held virtually on July 22. The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council, which launched on Sept. 10, argues this investigation is 'limited in scope.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY Jesse Cnockaert

September 20, 2021

A new advocacy organization is arguing the federal parties aren’t making sufficient promises related to combating hate crimes against Muslims, and is campaigning for whichever party wins the election to develop an office for co...

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