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#NCCM

Interesting. #Brotherhood 🎗️

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/26/muslim-canadians-express-anger-concern-after-killing-of-sikh-leader

#Muslims #Sikh #Canada #NCCM #Trudeau
#India #Hindutva #BJO #Modi

A #CivilRights organization & a national #Muslim advocacy group are latest to launch a legal challenge of #Quebec's decree banning prayer rooms in #PublicSchools.

The #NationalCouncilOfCanadianMuslims and the #CanadianCivilLibertiesAssociation are seeking a judicial review of the government decree on behalf of plaintiff whose teenage son had sought space to pray along w/ some other Muslim students at a Montreal-area high school last October.
#NCCM #CCLA #qcpoli

https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/muslim-civil-liberties-groups-challenge-quebec-school-prayer-room-ban-in-court-1.6415203

BREAKING NEWS: Ontario government takes much needed step and provides funding to religious institutions at risk in line with NCCM ask.

| #Ontario #ONpoli #NCCM #OurLondonFamily #IslamicSocietyOfMarkham #Islamophobia

May 5th, 2023 (Toronto, Ontario)

NCCM welcomes today's announcement by the Government of Ontario to expand the Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant.

The $25M increase in finding is a necessary step towards helping a large number of cultural and faith based organizations across the province to beef up their facilities’ security against possibly hateful actors and crimes.

The commitment also expands the list of eligible community organizations that can apply, as well as the kinds of security related items that can be expended.

Most importantly, the new grant allows for masajid to hire third party security guards to keep their places safe.

These are all critical steps toward a province that takes the protection of its marginalized communities seriously.

Canada has seen steady increases in police reported hate crimes in recent years.

The number of these crimes against Muslims jumped 71% from 2020-21.

This past Ramadan, as Muslims returned to their mosques en masse, we saw an increase in vehicular attacks toward mosques and congregants, among other incidents.

“In Ontario, we have seen mosques vandalized and attacked. Just a few weeks ago in Ramadan, we stood with the Islamic Society of Markham in calling for security guard funding at our masaijid,” said NCCM CEO Stephen Brown.

“We are greatly appreciative that the province has taken swift action in responding to that ask. While more needs to be done, this is a very positive start to the process.”

...

Our national security agencies have been operating above the law when it comes to marginalized communities for years.

NCCM worked hard with MP Salma Zahid to build out a bill that requires that national security agencies fulfil their “duty of candour” obligations.

MP Salma Zahid's Bill C-331 is a real step toward making sure that security agents and officials do not lie in court for narrow gains.

| #NCCM #SalmaZahid #CSIS #RCMP #BillC331 #cdnpoli #Canada

BREAKING NEWS

After years of NCCM advocacy, new. bill tabled by MP Salma Zahid to bring accountability to our national security agencies!

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CANADIAN MUSLIMS

BREAKING NEWS: AFTER YEARS OF ADVOCACY, NCCM WELCOMES BILL LEGISLATING "DUTY OF CANDOUR" FOR CSIS AND NATIONAL SECURITY ESTABLISHMENT

May 2nd, 2023 (Ottawa, Ontario) — NCCM welcomes the tabling of legislation that attempts to hold our national security establishment accountable.

Bill C-411, “An Act to amend the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act (duty of candour),” takes steps to help ensure that security officials do not lie in order to operate above the law.

We thank MP Salma Zahid of Scarborough for tabling Bill C-411, which would help restore faith among many Canadians in their national security institutions, including CSIS, Canada's spy agency, and the RCMP.

CSIS agents and other national security officials are not above the law.

Yet we have seen security agents and officials being willing to lie in court, amongst other things, to get warrants and obtain narrow operational gains.

This has long created a mistrust and strain between Canada's security establishment and the public.

The duty of candour has been breached more than once by our security agencies in the name of counterterrorism.

Such breaches amount to utter disrespect for their duty towards integrity and the rights of Canadians.

“Security agencies are supposed to protect Canadians,” said NCCM CEO Stephen Brown, “but marginalized communities have often been disproportionately targeted by these agencies, whose officials often lie to get their way, then ...

"While we wait for this matter to be resolved before a more formal legal process, we leave it to Albertans and Canadians to determine whether a speeding violation requires escalation to the point of putting a knee to the neck of the victim.

"We remain open to dialogue with EPS, as well as all Albertans who are committed to making sure that an incident like this never happens again.”

| #Edmonton #EdmontonPolice #EdmontonPoliceService #YEG #Alberta #NCCM #ableg #YEGcc

EPS statement:

"After reviewing the investigative file and the 15-second excerpt of the video, as well as the additional excerpt which was posted to social media today (April 26, 2023), EPS does not currently intend to investigate this matter further."

UPDATE: Please note our response to the EPS statement.

| #Edmonton #EdmontonPolice #EdmontonPoliceService #YEG #Alberta #NCCM

“We note that EPS put out a statement disputing the factual narrative that led to the violent knee on neck incident of a Black Muslim man on Eid.

This is unsurprising, but still saddening.

It is especially saddening given that at the victim’s request, we urged EPS to work with the victim to get to a just resolution.

It is important to clarify two important factual issues:

1) We did formally give notice to EPS this morning that we will be filing a formal complaint to the PSB. During that process, evidence will be weighed and adduced, and the victim will fully cooperate with that process.

2. We also offered to provide a full unedited copy of the video to EPS, but asked that there were assurances of confidentiality and non-disclosure since there is video of the victim’s children in the video. EPS did not feel they could guarantee that confidentiality.

2. We also offered to provide a full unedited copy of the video to EPS, but asked that there were assurances of confidentiality and non-disclosure since there is video of the victim’s children in the video. EPS did not feel they could guarantee that confidentiality.

Therefore, the client did not choose to provide the full video in that time, but will provide the full video to the PSB as well as other critical pieces of evidence.

We note the narrative suggested by EPS in terms of a refusal to cooperate with police by the victim.

We believe that the client’s narrative of events will be borne out by the evidence (such as the request by the victim for a supervisor when his license was requested).

While we wait for this matter to be resolved before a more formal legal process, we leave it to Albertans and Canadians to determine whether a speeding violation requires escalation to the point of putting a knee to the neck of the victim.

We remain open to dialogue with EPS, as well as all Albertans who are committed to making sure that an incident like this never happens again.”

— NCCM

We note the narrative suggested by EPS in terms of a refusal to cooperate with police by the victim.

We believe that the client’s narrative of events will be borne out by the evidence (such as the request by the victim for a supervisor when his license was requested).

While we wait for this matter to be resolved before a more formal legal process, we leave it to Albertans and Canadians to determine whether a speeding violation requires escalation to the point of putting a knee to the neck of the victim.

We remain open to dialogue with EPS, as well as all Albertans who are committed to making sure that an incident like this never happens again.”

— NCCM

NEW OP-ED: This Ramadan, Islamophobic incidents have been on the rise.

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/2023/04/20/this-ramadan-the-wave-of-islamophobic-incidents-has-gotten-out-of-hand.html

NCCM Writer Steven Zhou notes that this is a reminder that,

"The response needs to be solidarity from all Canadians to stop repeated cycles of violence.

"We all need to commit to rooting out Islamophobia and hate in our society."

| #Islamophobic #Islamophobia #Ramadan #Canada #StephenZhou #OpEd #TorontoStar #NCCM #Masjids #CanadianMuslims

NCCM CEO Stephen Brown and Jagmeet Singh,

Leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party,

Call for emergency debate in parliament on the rise of hate against religious institutions.

Monday April 17 2023

| #JagmeetSingh #NDP #HouseOfCommons #HoC #cdnpoli #Canada #IslamicSocietyOfMarkham #Islamophobia #AntiSemitism #BaggStreetShul #NCCM #StephenBrown #Ramadan

Enough is enough.

We need to see policies that will help all people in Canada stay safe through effective security programs,

Stronger community outreach programs,

Online harms legislation,

And hate crime legislation.

We will be in the House of Commons today to answer questions about the need for this emergency debate this afternoon.

Please support us by making a donation today,

Or calling your local MP to support the emergency debate convening today.

| #HouseOfCommons #HoC #cdnpoli #NCCM

BREAKING NEWS : Today, after organizations like NCCM have been pushing all parties to take action,

Leader Jagmeet Singh of the NDP is tabling a request to the Speaker to convene an emergency debate in the House of Commons on the increased attacks on religious institutions,

including in the aftermath of the attacks on mosques like the Islamic Society of Markham.

| #JagmeetSingh #NDP #HouseOfCommons #HoC #cdnpoli #Canada #IslamicSocietyOfMarkham #Islamophobia #NCCM #Ramadan

BREAKING NEWS

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling for an Emergency Debate in the House of Commons on the increased attacks on religious institutions in response to community calls for actions by organizations like NCCM

Attacks on our mosques have increased this Ramadan.

“A large number of people are afraid and just tired of having to look over their shoulders all the time,"

said NCCM spokesperson Steven Zhou.

"These are very surreal conversations."

https://www.thestar.com/politics/2023/04/13/it-has-become-a-cycle-muslim-canadians-more-vigilant-during-ramadan.html

Islamophobia may be on the rise but we will not be intimidated.

It's time to unite.

It's time to pave a Path to Justice.

Stand with us.

| #Ramadan #PathToJustice #Islamophobia #Canada #CanadianMuslims #NCCM #Mosque #Masjids

UPDATE: The York Regional Police have arrested and charged a man related to the hate-motivated incident at the Islamic Society of Markham masjid.

"York Regional Police

SUSPECT CHARGED AFTER SUSPECTED HATE-MOTIVATED INCIDENT AT MARKHAM MOSQUE.

Further details here:

https://www.yrp.ca/en/Modules/News/index.aspx?newsId=46cbe605-85e9-4ab4-a902-dc10024aa143 "

| #Markham #Ramadan #NCCM #IslamicSocietyOfMarkham #Islamophobia #YorkRegion #YorkRegionalPolice #Ontario #Canada

We have been greatly distressed to learn about an apparent violent hate crime at a Markham mosque, where an individual yelled slurs, tore up a Qur'an, and attempted to run down worshippers in his vehicle.

There will be a press conference on Monday with more details to come.

| #Markham #Ramadan #NCCM #IslamicSocietyOfMarkham #Islamophobia #YorkRegion #Ontario #Canada

Islamic Society of Markham struck by a hate-motivated attack as an individual used a vehicle to attempt to ram worshippers

(Markham — April 8, 2023)

We wanted to communicate clearly with our congregation and our neighbours about a highly distressing apparent hate crime that recently took place at our centre.

On or about the morning of April 6, an individual came to the Islamic Society of Markham (ISM), one of the oldest and largest Muslim institutions in Markham.

Thousands of congregants attend the ISM, and the centre is much busier because of the sacred month of Ramadan.

The individual brought his car to the mosque.

Upon entering the mosque, he tore apparently a copy of the Qur’an, and began a racist and Islamophobic rant directed towards the worshippers.

The individual, upon exiting the mosque, then attempted to run over or strike worshippers with his vehicle.

We are deeply troubled by this incident, especially as we near the anniversary of the London Terror Attack, where a family in London was run down in an act of hatred.

We appreciate the support of the York Regional Police, who moved swiftly to make sure our congregation was safe, and to our understanding have arrested and charged this individual.

We will be hosting a press conference at the ISM this Monday to provide further information.

Press Conference Details:

WHERE: The Islamic Society of Markham, 2900 Denison St, Markham

WHEN: Monday, April 10, 12:00 noon

"Thank you @NCCM for reminding our TDSB students about the importance of our individual stories."

— Denise Ing

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Thank you for having us!

| #TDSB #TorontoDistrictSchoolBoard #Toronto #NCCM

"Thank you @nccm for reminding our TDSB students about the importance of our individual stories."

— Denise Ing

"Thank you to everyone who came out on Tuesday to our Ottawa iftaar in collaboration with the @NCCM.

"It was great opening our fasts together as we appreciate all the work we do to create a better & safer world!"

— Islamic Relief Canada

| #IslamicReliefCanada #IslamicRelief #NCCM #Ramadan2023 #Ramadan #Iftar #Ottawa

"Thank you to everyone who came out on Tuesday to our Ottawa iftaar in collaboration with the @nccm.

"It was great opening our fasts together as we appreciate all the work we do to create a better & safer world!"

— Islamic Relief Canada

Today, the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson's Office released their report of systemic racism and Islamophobia at the CRA.

It paints a clear picture of a system where transparency and accountability are extremely difficult to ascertain.

Read our full statement.

| #Islamophobia #SystemicRacism #CanadaRevenueAgency #CRA #cdnpoli #Canada #NCCM

National Council of Canadian Muslims

PRESS RELEASE

NCCM Urges Government To Take Action in Light of Taxpayers' Ombudsperson's Report

NCCM URGES GOVERNMENT TO TAKE ACTION IN LIGHT OF TAXPAYERS' OMBUDSPERSON'S REPORT

(Ottawa — March 27, 2023) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) renews its call urging the federal government to suspend the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Review and Analysis Division (RAD) in light of the report by the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson'’s report, “Charity. Begins with Fairness: More to Explore.”

The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson’s report follows from direction given after the 2021 National Summit on Islamophobia, where community organizations raised concerns about systemic biases in the CRA's audits of Muslim-led Canadian charitable organizations.

These concerns were outlined in a 2020 report by the NCCM in partnership with the University of Toronto’s Institute of Islamic Studies, “Under Layered Suspicion: A Review of CRA Audits of Muslim-led Charities.”

“The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson’s report paints a clear picture of a system where transparency and accountability are extremely difficult to ascertain,” said Dr. Nadia Hasan, NCCM's Chief Operating Officer.

“The Ombudsperson’s office made it quite clear that their level of access to information about CRA audit findings is the same as that of any member of the public. For an oversight body to be unable to effectively oversee the agency it is mandated to oversee should be alarming for anyone interested in upholding the integrity of our democracy. While we appreciate the Ombudsperson’s recommendations to enhance unconscious bias....

From all of us at NCCM,

We wish you and all your loved ones a joyous Ramadan Mubarak.

This Ramadan,

Let's pave a path to justice together.

Throughout this Ramadan,

We will tell you about the many ways we are working towards a more just future for our communities at NCCM.

After hearing from so many of you,

We will be laying out a collective vision.

For a more just education system for our children

| #RamadanMubarak2023 #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan2023 #Ramadan1444 #Ramadan #Canada #NCCM #Eid

From all of us at NCCM, we wish you and all your loved ones a joyous Ramadan Mubarak.

This Ramadan,

Let's pave a path to justice together.

Throughout this Ramadan, we will tell you about the many ways we are working towards a more just future for our communities at NCCM.

After hearing from so many of you,

We will be laying out a collective vision.

For a more just education system for our children.

For governments and laws free of Islamophobia and discrimination.

For public spaces where we can walk freely without fear.

For brave and courageous foreign policy.

For our freedom to be Muslim no matter where we are.

Be a part of paving this path,

Be a part of making this future a reality.

No step on this journey is possible without your dua’s and support.

Support our work today.

http://NCCM.ca/donate

Another review is not enough by itself,

to hold the CRA accountable for its unfair targeting of Muslim organizations.

https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2023/03/21/civil-liberties-groups-call-for-immediate-moratorium-on-prejudiced-audits-of-muslim-charities-pending-nsira-review/382256/

We are calling for an immediate suspension of the Agency's Review and Analysis Division pending the conclusion of the review and implementation of systemic reforms.

Things cannot go on as they have.

It is time to stop systemic Islamophobia in our institutions.

| #CRA #CanadaRevenueAgency #RAD #Canada #Islamophobia #Muslim #cdnpoli #NCCM

"Today, as we mark the first UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia,

"I’m thinking about my meeting last week with NCCM CEO Stephen Brown.

"We know there is more work ahead of us,

"To keep building a society where everyone, of all faiths & identities, feel safe & included."

— Iqra Khalid, Member of Parliament for Mississauga Erin Mills

| #IqraKhalid #Mississauga #cdnpoli #StephenBrown #NCCM #Islamophobia

"Today, as we mark the first UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia,

"I’m thinking about my meeting last week with NCCM CEO Stephen Brown.

"We know there is more work ahead of us,

"To keep building a society where everyone, of all faiths & identities, feel safe & included."

— Iqra Khalid, Member of Parliament for Mississauga Erin Mills

Over half of Quebec does not like Islam.

It’s time we talk about this as Canadians.

“It’s counterproductive to society’s interest,”

Says NCCM CEO Stephen Brown,

“It’s dangerous for the lives of Muslim citizens.

"And it’s terrible for social cohesion.”

https://montreal.citynews.ca/2023/03/14/survey-islamophobia-quebec/

| #Quebec #QCpoli #Canadians #Canada #cdnpoli #Islamophobia #SocialCohesion #NCCM

#NCCM

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