Combatting Islamophobia in Canada
Islamophobia is a lived experience for Muslim communities across the country and requires ongoing action. Islamophobia, discrimination and hate, in any form, are unacceptable and have no place in this country. The Government of Canada stands with and supports Muslim communities across Canada and reaffirms its commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia, hate-fuelled violence, and systemic discrimination whenever and wherever it occurs.
As defined in Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy, Islamophobia includes racism, stereotypes, prejudice, fear, or acts of hostility directed toward Muslims. In addition to individual acts of intolerance and racial profiling, Islamophobia can unfairly lead to viewing and treating Muslims as a greater security threat on an institutional, systemic and societal level.
Canada’s Special Representative
Learn more about Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, Ms. Elghawaby, and her mandate.
About Combatting Islamophobia
Discover how the Government of Canada stands with and supports Muslim communities across Canada and reaffirms its commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia.
Organizations and educational resources
Discover organizations and educational resources devoted to promoting awareness about combatting Islamophobia in Canada and around the world.
Newsletter
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Latest news
- New 2024-03-15: Press release on the "Coordination Meeting on Combating Anti-Muslim hatred" on March 14-15, 2024
- 2024-03-15: Joint statement by Minister Khera and Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, Amira Elghawaby, on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia
- 2024-03-11: Ramadan 2024: A Message from the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
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