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September 27, 2023 We, the Muslim Leaders Working Group, continue to advocate strongly for the well-being of Muslim students in the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) schools. We understand the fear, anxiety and frustration that many students and families are experiencing at this time. Our goal is to help bring meaningful change through engagement and advocacy, Insha Allah.

Toronto, Ontario – Join us on September 30, 2023, at the Ritz-Carlton for an evening of celebration as we honour Muslim professionals, community leaders and young and inspiring youth who are recognized for their contributions to business, academia, art, healthcare, journalism, and their communities.

September 25, 2023

The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) strongly condemns remarks on recent protests made by certain politicians, including our Prime Minister, as well as statements from school boards, unions, and reports from some media outlets.

Islamic History Month (Canada) and Islamic Heritage Month (Ontario) starts on October 1st.

Saturday, September 30th will mark the 3rd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorating the atrocities faced by Indigenous communities of Canada, encouraging reflecting and healing.

September 18, 2023

A new award honouring the legacy of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been established by Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication.

The following are Canadian charities fundraising to support earthquake relief efforts in Morocco:

On June 6, 2021, a Muslim family was taken from this earth by the accused London Terror attacker, who struck them with his vehicle.

The Ottawa Police (OPS) Homicide Unit continues to investigate a shooting incident that left two men dead and injured 6 people on Saturday, September 4, 2023.

The Silk Road Institute Creative Arts Grants supports emerging Muslim Canadian artists creating ground-breaking artistic projects.

Ottawa, August 29, 2023—The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:

Police in Owen Sound, Ontario are currently investigating the murder of Bangladeshi Restaurant Owner Sharif Rehman.

Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, issued a statement to mark six years since Myanmar military's attack on Rohingya.

Monday, August 21, 2023

Waterloo Region, ON – The Rohingya Centre of Canada is set to organize a photo exhibition and awareness event commemorating the sixth anniversary of the Rohingya genocide that unfolded in Myanmar (Burma) on August 25, 2017.

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2023

Montreal, August 15, 2023

Muslims in Saskatoon are mourning Raza Aziz, an immigrant from Peshawar, Pakistan who only came to Canada a couple of months ago.

Newly Elected Mayor of Toronto, Oliva Chow has appointed Ausma Malik as the Deputy Mayor for the south area of the city this week.

Just after midnight on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, police and firefighters responded to a fire in the 300 block of Booth Street in Ottawa.