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NewsMay 3, 2026
United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa Gatineau Address Threat Targetting Member Mosque
May 3, 2026 Ottawa-Gatineau – The United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa-Gatineau, representing 12 mosques across the National Capital Region, is deeply concerned by a recent violent threat directed at The Mosque of Aylmer, a member mosque.
NewsApr 30, 2026
Canadian Imams Warn of Rising Hate Targeting Mosques Following Gatineau Arrest
Ottawa, ON – April 30, 2026 –The arrest of a Quebec man in connection with violent threats against a mosque in Aylmer brings relief, but it also underscores a troubling reality reflected in recent years of rising hate-motivated violence targeting Canadian mosques.
NewsMar 28, 2025
Town of Ajax Stands in Solidarity with the Muslim Community
Ajax launches support page “Together In Peace”, following a recent Islamophobic attack at the Ajax Public Library
NewsMar 23, 2025
Muslim Woman in Ajax Nearly Lit on Fire in Unprovoked Attack
(Ajax, Ontario) We are horrified, though not shocked, that a person attempted to set a Muslim woman wearing a hijab on fire in the town of Ajax, Ontario.
NewsMar 23, 2025
Durham Police Service: Woman Charged After an Unprovoked Attack at Ajax Library
23 March 2025 A woman is facing charges following an unprovoked attack at the Ajax Library.
NewsJan 4, 2024
National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) Hold Press Conference at London Courthouse as London Terror Attacker Faces Sentencing
Members of the Afzaal family, along with community leaders and representatives from the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), held a press conference this Thursday morning at the Courthouse in London, Ontario before victim and community impact statements are made during the sentencing of the…
NewsNov 18, 2023
Islamophobic Attack This Morning at the Toronto Islamic Centre
Toronto - November 18, 2023 We are sharing the below statement from the Toronto Islamic Centre issued today:
NewsSep 29, 2023
Funding to support victim services for Muslim communities in London, Ontario
LONDON, ON, Sept. 29, 2023 Canadians expect to live in a society where the criminal justice system is fair and impartial and supports the needs of victims. The Government of Canada is committed to protecting every Canadian's rights and improving access to justice for Canadians.
NewsSep 9, 2023
Watch the National Council of Canadian Muslims' Press Conference Ahead of the Trial for the Murder of Muslim Family
On June 6, 2021, a Muslim family was taken from this earth by the accused London Terror attacker, who struck them with his vehicle.
NewsJul 25, 2023
Omar Sentenced To Eight Years in Mosque Attack
BRAMPTON, ON, July 25, 2023 Today, in the Ontario Superior Court, Mohammed Omar was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty last week to three criminal offences that also constitute terrorist activity for an attack in a Mississauga Mosque.
NewsJul 20, 2023
Mohammed Omar Pleads Guilty In Mosque Attack
BRAMPTON, ON, July 19, 2023 Today, in the Ontario Superior Court, Mohammed Omar pleaded guilty to the following three criminal offences that also constitute terrorist activity:
NewsJul 20, 2023
We are Shocked and Horrified at Revelations from Court Hearing of the Mississauga Mosque Attacker
July 19th, 2023 Brampton, Ontario — Today, National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) representatives and lawyers attended a Brampton courthouse for the guilty plea of Mohammad Moiz Omar, an individual who identified as an atheist with a deep and violent hatred for Muslims.
NewsJun 5, 2023
NCCM Calls For All To Join The Battle Against Islamophobia While Memorializing Our London Family
Toronto - June 5th, 2023. The evening of June 6th, 2021 forever changed our community’s perception of our place in Canada. A violent act that night in London, Ontario forced Canadians to look directly into the face of hate. We continue to unite against systemic Islamophobia and to push for tangible…
NewsJun 1, 2023
Funding Commitment Towards Anti-Hate Public Education in London, Ontario A Step In The Right Direction
London, Ontario June 1, 2023 The [National Council of Canadian Muslims] NCCM welcomes the Government of Ontario’s latest commitment of $500,000 over the next two years towards the City of London’s Anti-Hate Response Pilot project to assist in public education about Islamophobia and hate.
NewsJun 1, 2023
Ontario Supporting New Initiatives to Combat Hate in London
London, Ontario June 1, 2023 The Ontario government is investing $500,000 to support the City of London in implementing new programs to fight hate and racism in their communities. The new funding will help the city launch a print and digital public education campaign, as well as an online library…
NewsMay 9, 2023
NCCM and Family of Mohammad Abu Marzouk Respond Following Sentencing in Hate-Motivated Assault
May 9th, 2023
NewsFeb 17, 2023
Toronto Police Must Investigate Assault of Muslim Women Inside Walmart As Potential Hate-Motivated Crime
February 17th, 2023 (Toronto, Ontario)
NewsJan 31, 2023
Abu Marzouk Case Highlights Need For Sustained Support For Victims of Hateful Attacks
January 31st, 2023
NewsJun 9, 2022
Dar Al Tawheed and NCCM Welcome Charges of Terrorism Against March 19th Attacker
Mississauga - June 8th, 2022
NewsJan 27, 2022
New Major Poll Conducted by Abacus Data Shows Detailed Results on How Canadians Feel About Quebec’s Bill 21
(Montreal – January 27, 2022)
NewsJan 25, 2022
Write a Digital Letter of Remembrance to Quebec City Mosque Victims at Islamophobia.io
Pakistani Canadian author, filmmaker, and creative producer @studentasim has developed an online platform to combat Islamophobia by showcasing the voices of Muslims and their allies.
NewsJan 14, 2022
We Remember January 29: Stand Up Against Islamophobia, Hate and Violence in Canada and Join the Green Square Campaign
The victims of Jan 29th, 2017 attack on the Quebec City mosque perished as they stood to pray.
NewsOct 17, 2021
Supreme Court of Canada Grants National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) Leave to Intervene in Bissonnette Sentencing Case
National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) granted leave at the Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in the Quebec City mosque shooter case.
NewsOct 5, 2021
Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) Hate2Healing Campaign: Watch Blossom Noor Fadel's Story Online
Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW)’s #Hate2Healing campaign includes a powerful video which captures this trauma of online hate in the story of Noor, a young woman in Canada whose experience with online hate should cause us all to feel the need to act.

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