STATEMENTS

May 15, 2024 - CMPAC issued a statement on Nakba day in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

May 11, 2024 - CMPAC and 57+ organizations issued a joint statement condemning the police brutality experienced at the University of Calgary and University of Alberta encampments

POLICY SUBMISSION

June 5, 2024 - CMPAC’S consultation submission brief on the proposed Nakba Bill seeks to address historical injustices and advocate for the recognition and commemoration of the Nakba. The submission addresses discrimination within Canada, particularly in the context of the Nakba Bill, proposing legislative protections, educational initiatives, community engagement, and international solidarity efforts to combat anti-Palestinian racism. 

COLLECTIVE CAMPAIGN

May 7, 2024 - CMPAC joins other Canadian civil society organizations in a collective call to action represented by the Arms Embargo Now campaign. The Arms Embargo Now campaign is a national campaign putting pressure on the Canadian Government to cease all military trade with Israel.

COALITION WORK

• Joined Coalition Against Antisemitism, Anti-Palestinian Racism and Islamophobia (CAAARI)

• Joined TRV Gaza Visa Program Advocacy

OpEd

May 14, 2024 - War on Gaza: Why campus protests are seen as a threat to the global order by Khaled Alqazzaz

May 16, 2024 - High cost for women advocating for Palestinian rights in Canada by Dr Yasser Haddara

RESOURCES

CMPAC developed a resources manual for encampments that has been provided on a support basis as requested.

BILL C-63

CMPAC, as part of a coalition, participated in a joint open letter statement raising concerns about Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act. It highlights concerns that proposed amendments to the Criminal Code and Human Rights Act could severely restrict free expression and burden the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Moreover, it warns of the potential for abuse within the proposed procedural framework, emphasizing the need for transparent public deliberations.

BILL C-70

CMPAC, in solidarity with the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG) and its supporting signatories, co-signed a joint letter raising significant concerns over the expeditious review process of Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. It raises concerns on the far-reaching impacts of the proposed legislation on national security, intelligence, and civil liberties, including heightened surveillance and limitations on freedom of expression and association.

BILL 166

CMPAC presents an in-depth assessment of Bill 166, also known as the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024, recently passed by Ontario’s legislative assembly. This assessment delves into the potential implications of the legislation on academic freedom and freedom of expression within Ontario’s post-secondary institutions.

Past Campaign on Proposed Vaughan By-law

CMPAC led a campaign on the city of Vaughan’s newly proposed By-law which threatens to severely impact our community by stifling protests, suppressing free speech, and unfairly targeting certain groups. This overreaching legislation undermines democratic rights and lacks adequate community consultation.

Open Letter on Proposed Vaughan By-law

CMPAC has issued an open letter to Vaughan Mayor Del Duca and Members of Vaughan City Council on the significant issues surrounding the proposed By-law to Protect Vaughan’s Vulnerable Social Infrastructure. In our review of the proposed By-law, we have identified several key areas that warrant careful reconsideration and broader community engagement.

CMPAC is excited to host Sami Hamdi for a Western Canada Speaking Tour! The 3-city tour will start in Edmonton (June 21), continue to Calgary (June 22), and end in Vancouver (June 23). Make sure to mark off your calendars for a thought-provoking event around Palestinian advocacy.

Tickets are free and can be obtained through the following link: https://www.ticketsource.us/canadian-muslim-public-affairs-council 

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