Words won’t eliminate Islamophobia—we need action from everyone

Canada remains one of the deadliest places for Muslims dealing with Islamophobic hate amongst G7 countries. To change that, we cannot just simply say that hate has no place in Canada—we have to make it true.

Eight years after the deadly Quebec mosque attack, this National Day of Action against Islamophobia feels like déjà vu with Donald Trump back in the White House, and the rhetoric of hate once again creeping across the border, writes Ginella Massa.Pexels photograph by Dhivakaran S

Opinion

BY GINELLA MASSA

January 29, 2025

Jan. 29 is the National Day of Action against Islamophobia.

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