Government of Canada · Canadian Heritage
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.
The Government of Canada announced the creation of the new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. The composition of the Advisory Council will be announced at a later date.
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.
Islamophobia is a lived experience for Muslim communities across the country and requires ongoing action.
Learn more about Canada's Special Representative, Ms. Amira Elghawaby, and her mandate to enhance efforts to combat Islamophobia and promote awareness of the diverse identities of Muslims in Canada.
Read more →Discover how the Government of Canada stands with and supports Muslim communities and reaffirms its commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia.
Learn more →Discover organizations and educational resources devoted to promoting awareness about combatting Islamophobia in Canada and around the world.
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Subscribe →A Canada Where We All Belong — Third year report of the Special Representative.
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First annual report of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.
"My name's Amira Elghawaby, and I'm Canada's first ever Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia. I'm grateful to be in this role because Canada is my home; it's where I grew up and learned to be proud of all that makes me who I am."