By amplifying unverified allegations from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (@ISGAP) without proper context, the @nationalpost has failed in its obligation to maintain editorial independence and professional rigor. ISGAP is not an impartial research institution, it rather functions as an instrument of Israeli propaganda. Investigations by The Guardian and The Forward have documented its receipt of Israeli government funding, accounting for as much as 80% of ISGAP’s annual revenue in certain years, and its connections to former Israeli officials. When a publication amplifies a heavily state-funded advocacy group targeting domestic civil rights, basic journalistic standards require full disclosure of those financial pipelines. The report treats ordinary features of democratic participation as indicators of subversion. Canadian Muslims organizing politically, mobilizing voters, engaging elected representatives, and advocating on matters of public policy are exercising charter protected rights. Equating standard civic engagement with foreign influence does more than reflect poor analysis; it constructs a dangerous narrative that treats the lawful political participation of Canadian Muslims as inherently suspicious. This is a direct contribution to this islamophobic smear campaign. CMPAC and the Canadian Muslim communities deserve the same standards of editorial accountability afforded to any other community in Canada. The National Post must answer for the standards applied in this reporting and the consequences of legitimizing allegations that risk stigmatizing lawful Muslim civic participation. The National Post must retract this article and apologize to the Muslim community and the organizations it smeared, amplifying questionable Islamophobic sources.

Today, October 19, Albertans head to the polls to participate in the provincial referendum. In the lead-up to today's vote, CMPAC has worked alongside grassroots volunteers across Alberta to strengthen civic awareness and democratic participation among Canadian Muslims through educational sessions and community outreach. Every voice matters in shaping the future of Alberta and contributing to a stronger Canada. We encourage all eligible Albertans to familiarize themselves with the referendum questions, make informed decisions and exercise their democratic right to vote. #cdnpoli find out where your voting location is: elections.ab.ca/current-elec…

Israel continues to advance its so-called “Yellow Line” deeper into Gaza, a military demarcation established under the October 2025 ceasefire that divides the territory between ‘Israeli military control’ and Palestinian areas. Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to expand its territorial control through military attacks and forced displacement, pushing Palestinian families into increasingly confined areas. Nearly 1,500 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli military since the ceasefire. CMPAC calls on Foreign Affairs Minister @AnitaAnandMP and the Government of Canada to demand an immediate end to Israel's territorial expansion and forced displacement of Palestinians, press for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and pursue concrete accountability measures for violations of international humanitarian law. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/1…

The latest attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian olive harvesters and journalists in the occupied West Bank reflect the escalating violence, dispossession and impunity facing Palestinian communities amid Israel's continued illegal settlement expansion. Canada has repeatedly affirmed that Israeli settlements violate international law and, alongside international partners, announced its intention to prohibit trade with illegal Israeli settlements. These commitments must be translated into concrete measures. MP @SalmaZahid15 and members of the Canada–Palestine Parliamentary Friendship Group are urging Foreign Affairs Minister @AnitaAnandMP to accelerate the implementation of Canada's sanctions regime and adopt the measures proposed by the Global Sanctions Coalition under the Special Economic Measures Act. Canada must follow through on its commitment to prohibit illegal settlement trade, strengthen targeted sanctions against individuals and entities facilitating illegal settlement activity, and ensure meaningful accountability for violations of international law. Continued settlement expansion, settler violence and the displacement of Palestinian communities underscore the urgency of translating Canada's stated commitments into enforceable policy measures. #cdnpoli nytimes.com/2026/10/16/world…

CMPAC stands in solidarity with the BC Muslim coomunity and endorses BCMA’s @bc_muslim statement condemning the anti-Muslim remarks made by @katy_merrifield, Campaign Director of the Conservative Party of British Columbia @Conservative_BC, including remarks vilifying Islam and Muslim communities. Amid rising Islamophobia across Canada, such rhetoric from senior political figures risks legitimizing anti-Muslim discrimination, reinforcing harmful stereotypes, undermining the safety of Muslim communities, and contributing to a political climate in which their marginalization becomes increasingly normalized. CMPAC echoes BCMA’s call for the Leader of the Conservative Party of BC @LDoerkson to remove Merrifield from campaign leadership and public-facing roles, issue a formal public apology to Muslim British Columbians, explicitly reject anti-Muslim rhetoric, and outline concrete measures to prevent its recurrence. We further support BCMA’s call for all political parties to adopt and enforce clear standards against Islamophobia, antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, and religious bigotry, provide appropriate anti-racism and anti-Islamophobia training, and ensure swift accountability when these standards are violated. thebcma.com/News.aspx?newsId…

With advance voting now taking place across #Alberta ahead of the October 19 referendum, CMPAC is working with grassroots volunteers across the province to host educational sessions and training initiatives aimed at increasing civic awareness and democratic participation among Canadian Muslims. Through these efforts, CMPAC is equipping community members with the knowledge and resources to understand the referendum questions, make informed decisions and exercise their democratic right to vote. CMPAC remains committed to strengthening Muslim civic engagement, empowering communities to participate meaningfully in the democratic process, and contributing to a stronger Canada where all voices are heard and represented. #cdnpoli ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/…

CMPAC congratulates Manitoba Premier @WabKinew and Minister @NellieNDP on the formal recognition of Anti-Palestinian Racism (APR) at the Manitoba Legislator. We commend this important and much-needed step toward acknowledging and addressing systemic discrimination against Palestinian communities and those advocating for Palestinian rights in Canada. Manitoba’s recognition should be followed by concrete provincial measures to explicitly recognize and integrate anti-Palestinian racism (APR) within its anti-racism framework. This includes a rights-protective framework for identifying and addressing APR in consultation with Palestinian communities and anti-racism experts. The framework should inform data collection, training, grants, complaint mechanisms and policy review while protecting lawful political expression. The House of Commons Justice Committee heard evidence of rising Islamophobia, anti-Arab discrimination and APR, including threats, harassment, workplace consequences and restrictions on civil liberties. Failure to properly address APR can render Palestinian experiences invisible in data, complaint systems, institutional training and policy evaluation, weakening prevention and accountability. We encourage other provinces to follow Manitoba’s lead by formally recognizing APR and implementing corresponding measures within their respective anti-racism frameworks. #cdnpoli Read more on APR in Canada in CMPAC’s 2026 Report Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance: canadianmuslimpac.ca/2026/10…

CMPAC welcomes the Canada-Palestine Parliamentary Friendship Group’s call for the Canadian government to accelerate sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. We support MP @SalmaZahid15 and other parliamentarians’ efforts to translate Canada’s stated commitment to international law into concrete accountability measures. #cdnpoli

Islamophobia continues to rise globally, Azerbaijan’s restrictions on hijab for women and girls in schools reflect a concerning trajectory of hate and discrimination against Muslims worldwide. Canada’s response to rising Islamophobia must be grounded in a principled and consistent commitment to human rights and religious freedom. We call on Foreign Affairs Minister @AnitaAnandMP, to call out these Islamiphobic practices against women and girls highlighting the humanitarian principles that Canada represents. Muslim women in Quebec face some of the challenges faced by Azerbaijan’s women. Therefore, a strong principled Canadian government reaction will not only have an impact internationally but will also echo in Canada. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/1…

CMPAC welcomes Canada's stated commitment to supporting Palestinian self-determination and the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state. However, genuine support for self-determination must come without any political conditionality and respects the Palestinian people's right to freely determine their own political future. canada.ca/en/global-affairs/…

CMPAC's Executive Director, @kalqazzaz spoke with @CBCEdmonton about the Canadian government's continued imposition of bureaucratic barriers that obstruct family reunification, leaving Canadians waiting years to be reunited with loved ones trapped in Gaza, if ever. “This is a typical humanitarian case during an active genocide where people day by day are at risk of losing their lives, losing their livelihood, and they are also connected to families here in Canada. The Canadian government should be part of the solution, not adding more hurdles and obstacles to a humanitarian situation that they can resolve” cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/…

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…