Statements & Releases
Statements, news releases, and media from the Special Representative and the Government of Canada on combatting Islamophobia.
The Government of Canada announced the creation of the new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion, evolving the work previously carried out by the Office of the Special Representative.
Joint statement marking the ninth anniversary of the attack at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Québec City.
Special Representative Amira Elghawaby's statement celebrating Canadian Islamic History Month and the contributions of Muslims to Canada.
Productive meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss key domestic policies impacting Canadian Muslims and the ongoing threat of Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab racism.
The Office released a comprehensive resource for institutions and the public, including recognition of anti-Palestinian racism — making Canada the first G7 nation to do so.
Third annual report detailing the Office's achievements, community engagements, policy advice, and ongoing efforts.
Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau to highlight how Islamophobia and its intersections with anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab racism continues to harm Canada's social fabric.
Co-signed MOU with the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime and Canada's Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance to improve coordination on hate crime victim support.
The Special Representative delivered a lecture that became part of a permanent training module on Islamophobia for public servants.
Amira Elghawaby was appointed as Canada's first Special Representative following an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process.
Inaugural annual report covering the establishment of the Office and key priorities informed by the 2021 National Summit on Islamophobia.
Video messages from the Special Representative and related content.