According to @save_children more than 100 humanitarian, human rights, and other civil society organizations say that 1 year after the Gaza ceasefire agreement was reached, it exists in name only, with Israeli forces continuously killing Palestinians in Gaza daily. Canada must pursue concrete accountability measures, including expanded sanctions, a comprehensive arms embargo, and support for independent investigations and international judicial mechanisms addressing violations of international law. savethechildren.net/news/gaz…

Read Professor Mira Sucharov’s opinion piece in @globeandmail, “Anti-Zionism and antisemitism should not be conflated.” The conflation of criticism of Zionism, a political ideology, with antisemitism risks undermining legitimate efforts to combat anti-Jewish hatred while restricting lawful political expression and advocacy for Palestinian rights. As Canadian institutions increasingly adopt this conflation in public policy, Sucharov underscores the importance of distinguishing political criticism from discrimination and protecting fundamental freedoms. Read the full article: theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…

CMPAC congratulates Navi Pillay, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Under Pillay’s leadership, the Commission concluded in September 2025 that Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, documenting genocidal acts, including killings, serious bodily and mental harm, the deliberate imposition of destructive conditions of life, and measures intended to prevent births. This recognition reinforces the importance of international accountability and the obligations of states under the Genocide Convention. We call on Foreign Affairs Minister @AnitaAnandMP to ensure Canada translates these obligations into concrete policy, including reviewing and suspending the Canada–Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA), expanding sanctions and meaningful cooperation with international accountability mechanisms. cbc.ca/news/world/nobel-peac…

CMPAC is deeply concerned by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s October 7 statement, which commemorates Israeli victims while making no acknowledgment of the 73,000+ Palestinians killed, the widespread destruction of Gaza, or the grave violations of international law committed by Israel over the past three years. This omission is particularly troubling given Canada's stated commitment to universal human rights and international humanitarian law. The October 7th attack cannot provide legal or moral justification for Israel's subsequent military campaign, collective punishment, mass displacement, and destruction of Palestinian civilian life. Any framework that invokes security or grievances to excuse violations of international law undermines the very principles this country repeatedly claims to uphold: respecting human rights and the rules-based international order. CMPAC unequivocally condemns all forms of hate including antisemitism, and affirms the right of Jewish Canadians to safety, dignity and equal protection. Conflating legitimate criticism of the Israeli state with antisemitism undermines efforts to confront genuine anti-Jewish hatred, risks treating Jewish Canadians as collectively responsible for the actions of a foreign government, and threatens the fundamental freedoms of those advocating for Palestinian rights. As Palestinians endure now three years of genocide, Prime Minister Carney’s statement disappoints as Canada cannot credibly invoke universal human rights while selectively recognizing civilian suffering or applying inconsistent standards of accountability. pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/…

Three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza have left over 79,000 Palestinians killed, 184,000 injured, 99% of the population forcibly displaced, and 85% of buildings damaged or destroyed, according to @EuroMedHR . Canada must leverage its diplomatic influence to secure unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza and make sustained commitments to Palestinian-led reconstruction, prioritizing the restoration of healthcare, education, housing, and essential civilian infrastructure. PM @MarkJCarney & Secretary of State @randeepsarai

Israel’s mass killing of Palestinians, forced displacement, destruction of civilian infrastructure and obstruction of humanitarian aid constitute a pattern of conduct involving serious violations of international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions and Genocide Convention. As a party to the Genocide Convention and Rome Statute, #Canada has legal obligations to prevent genocide and cooperate with international accountability mechanisms. These obligations include PM @MarkJCarney and Minister @AnitaAnandMP formally supporting South Africa’s genocide case before the ICJ, pressing for enforcement of the Court’s binding provisional measures, cooperating fully with ICC investigations and arrest warrants, and supporting independent UN investigations intoIsraeli war crimes and crimes against humanity.

CMPAC published a statement and commentary on 3 years of genocide in Gaza. The statement is "reflecting on the killing of thousands Palestinians including women and children, the gross and inhumane treatment of Palestinian prisoners, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, the systematic targeting of essential services, and the devastating impact of the genocide on Palestinian families and communities." As Canadians and people around the world increasingly demand that their leaders respond to the genocide in Gaza, Canada must heed that call and take meaningful action to uphold its obligations under international law. Read the full statement here: canadianmuslimpac.ca/2026/10…

Read CMPAC’s latest opinion piece on the Quebec election results: Across key ridings where the Muslim community is concentrated, Muslim Quebecers mobilized, participated heavily at the ballot box, and made their democratic presence felt. For Quebec’s Muslim community and broader ethnic and religious minority populations, the political climate of recent years has made one message abundantly clear: Quebec cannot continue down a path that seeks to eliminate, isolate, or marginalize its minority communities. canadianmuslimpac.ca/2026/10…

Read @MSF's release explaining Israel's asphyxiation Gaza. "In the past year, the physical trapping of people in Gaza has been made increasingly definitive by the establishment of Israel’s Yellow Line. Originally presented as a temporary, first-phase military withdrawal position and a key part of maintaining the so-called ceasefire – it is now reinforced by military positions, berms and ongoing demolitions and has continued to move west, squeezing people into a smaller and smaller area. Israeli forces now occupy approximately 65 per cent of Gaza, using the line to draw a clear border around this area." We call on the PM @MarkJCarney and Minister @AnitaAnandMP to review and suspend the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) and use Canada's diplomatic and economic leverage to demand unimpeded humanitarian access, an end to measures restricting aid and further displacing or confining Palestinians, and full compliance with international humanitarian law. msf.org/three-years-israel-a…

"when I dropped them off the following Monday. They felt anxious and so did I. I held their hand more tightly than usual at drop-off, and told them there are many people working very hard to keep them safe." Read this oped in @TheSpec by Dr. Mohammad Zubairi, pediatrician and associate professor at @McMasterU on the impact of recent threats against Islamic schools and what they reveal about the broader climate of Islamophobia in Canada. #cdnpoli thespec.com/opinion/contribu…

From 2023 to 2026, Google Earth's updated satellite imagery shows what's left of Gaza. The images show visual proof of Israel's deliberate, widespread destruction throughout Gaza. As European partners pursue stronger sanctions and restrictions on trade, Canada @MarkJCarney @AnitaAnandMP should support independent investigations into war crimes committed by Israel, expand targeted sanctions, and formally review and suspend CIFTA in light of Canada’s obligations under international law.

The white nationalist demonstration on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc lands is a disturbing reminder of the growing visibility and organization of far-right hate networks in Canada. At a time when Palestinian and Muslim communities are also confronting heightened hate and intimidation this incident underscores the need for a more coherent public policy response to rising hate, one that addresses the networks and conditions that enable hate to become so prominent and directed against different communities. We call for a thorough investigation into those involved in this white supremacist demonstration, their affiliations with broader hate networks, and the continued escalation of organized far-right activity and hate networks in Canada. globalnews.ca/news/12076278/…

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we reflect on our responsibility as Muslims to pursue justice beyond the issues that directly affect our own communities. This responsibility is an amanah, one that should shape how we use our institutions, advocacy, and political relationships. For those of us engaged in policy work, this means using our access to policymakers to reinforce Indigenous-led work, fight against anti indigenous hate, and support policies that advance Indigenous rights. We have a responsibility to consider how our policy work, political access and institutional influence can contribute to meaningful and sustained change. #orangeshirtday #truthandreconciliation

Liberal MP Sean Casey was removed as parliamentary secretary after supporting legislation aimed at strengthening Canada’s arms export controls and closing loopholes that allowed Canadian-made military equipment to reach Israel through third countries pathways. CMPAC is concerned by the implications of an MP facing consequences to their parliamentary role for their principled positions on issues concerning Canada’s arms exports to Israel. MPs must be able to represent their constituents and speak on matters of international law and human rights without fear of demotion or alienation from their leadership. cbc.ca/news/politics/casey-r…

The United Nations has warned that settlement expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank have reached unprecedented levels, while the Gaza ceasefire remains highly fragile. Settlement expansion, violence, displacement, and restrictions on Palestinian communities continue to undermine Palestinian rights and prospects for a viable Palestinian state. Canada should follow the UK's announcement on taking a tougher approach against Israeli actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, including measures targeting economic links with illegal Israeli settlements. nitter.cf/UN/status/210464758025… aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28…

CMPAC is deeply concerned by Public Safety Canada’s National Commitments to Combat Antisemitism Summer 2026 Progress Report that centres the questionable IHRA Working Definition at the core of the framework for understanding antisemitism, and further expands the definition to include anti-Zionism. The report explicitly identifies “anti-Zionism” as a “contemporary manifestation of antisemitism” and documents the expanding use of the IHRA Working Definition across government, law enforcement, prosecution, and public institutions. Conflating opposition to Zionism with hatred or discrimination against Jewish people risks collapsing the important distinction between political expression and antisemitism. This is especially concerning as the IHRA framework becomes increasingly embedded in institutional training and operational guidance for police and prosecutors. CMPAC is further concerned that a framework with potentially significant implications for Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and civil-liberties communities has been advanced without meaningful consultation with those communities. CMPAC has a clear stance against all forms of hate, including antisemitism, and supports initiatives that combat all forms of hate including antisemitism. But this must not come at the expense of protected freedom of expression, legitimate advocacy for Palestinian rights, and the ability to criticize the policies and actions of any state, including Israel and Canada. publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs…

The violent threats sent last week to nine Islamic schools across Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec threatening the “slaughter” of Muslims and declaring an intent to make Canada “Islam free” are a deeply disturbing manifestation of the growing climate of Islamophobia in Canada. These incidents cannot be treated as isolated acts of individual hatred. Police-reported hate crimes targeting Muslims increased by more than 170% between 2020 and 2024, while Muslim communities continue to experience Islamophobia at individual, societal and systemic levels. Reactive measures taken after threats occur are necessary for immediate community safety, but they cannot become a substitute for addressing the conditions that allow anti-Muslim hatred to grow and persist. The continued escalation of anti-Muslim hate underscores the inadequacy of the government’s current approach to Islamophobia. lslamophobia must be understood as a systemic phenomenon that can be reproduced through institutions, public policy, political discourse and broader social narratives about Muslim communities. A meaningful response therefore requires governments to move beyond episodic condemnation and reactive security measures and toward sustained, preventative action that identifies and dismantles the structures and practices through which anti-Muslim racism is normalized and reproduced. As outlined in CMPAC’s Combatting Islamophobia: A Policy Handbook, meaningful change requires long-term institutional reform, accountability, prevention, meaningful engagement with Muslim communities, and a coordinated whole-of-government strategy that addresses Islamophobia at its roots. We call on the Canadian government to implement an all-government strategy to combat Islamophobia informed by the recommendations of CMPAC’s Combatting Islamophobia Policy Handbook. Read here: canadianmuslimpac.ca/2026/06…

The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s commitment of $100 million in a new assistance package for Palestine. At a time of an ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza as a result of the ongoing genocide by Israel, it is critical that Canada supports immediate humanitarian relief and efforts to improve the immediate living conditions of Palestinians. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, 93% schools in Gaza have been destroyed and 577 out of 663 hospitals are either partially functional or non-functional. 73,669 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023, and 1,386 since the October 2025 ceasefire, while 1.9 million people remain displaced. We encourage the Canadian government to go beyond humanitarian assistance and support the long-term reconstruction and development of Gaza. Rebuilding essential infrastructure, homes, schools, healthcare facilities, and other public services will be critical to ensuring Palestinians can rebuild their lives and communities. We note that $20 million of the $100 million commitment will support peace and stabilization initiatives, including the training of Palestinian police forces in the West Bank. Any Canadian funding for security-related initiatives must be fully transparent, revealing where and how the funding is being used and meeting Canadian humanitarian standards. We appreciate Prime Minister Carney’s efforts to advance a political solution to the ongoing genocide experienced by the Palestinian people. Any lasting political solution must respect the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, protect their rights and fulfill their aspirations. Canada must continue to support an independent, viable Palestinian state that represents all Palestinians. pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releas…

This weekend’s Migrant Rights Network actions across 11 cities brought together thousands of people calling for an end to deportations, protection from exploitation, and a fair pathway to permanent residency for migrants already contributing to our communities. CMPAC supported the demands of migrant communities in calling for immigration policies that uphold human rights, keep families together, and protect people from exploitation and discrimination. CMPAC stands with migrants, refugees, and migrant workers demanding dignity, equal rights, and permanent status in Canada. Read CBC’s coverage of the Toronto action: cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/m…