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NewsJun 3, 2022
The Canadian-Muslim Vote Publishes Data on Ridings Where Muslim Voters Exceed Margin of Victory
OAKVILLE, ON
NewsJun 2, 2022
The Canadian-Muslim Vote Mobilizes Young, Newcomer, and First Time Voters on Ontario Election Day
Oakville, ON – The Canadian-Muslim Vote (TCMV) , a non-partisan, non-profit, registered charity mobilized many young, newcomer, and first time voters to the polls on Ontario’s election day.
NewsMay 30, 2022
Don't Know Who to Vote For? View Canadian Muslim Vote's Summary of Major Ontario Provincial Party Platforms
The Canadian Muslim Vote have published a brief summary of the major Party Platforms on our website here .
NewsMay 27, 2022
The Canadian-Muslim Vote Launches Second Muslim Vote Weekend Mobilization to Advance Polls May 27-28, 2022
Advance polls are open until May 28th.
NewsApr 20, 2022
London Muslim Community Leaders Respond to the Our London Family Act Not Passing This Session
London - April 20, 2022
NewsNov 27, 2019
Ontario NDP calls for Doug Ford to take action on Quebec’s Bill 21
Official Opposition NDP Leader Andrea Horwath tabled a motion for debate in the Ontario legislature that explicitly condemns Quebec’s Bill 21 and calls on Doug Ford to take action.
NewsApr 20, 2019
Researchers say Ontario’s cuts to legal aid for refugees are racist, xenophobic and possibly unconstitutional
The recent Ontario budget included a 30 per cent cut to legal aid. This will cause hardship for many low-income residents of Ontario, who are disproportionately drawn from racialized communities.
NewsMar 21, 2019
Ontario MPP Introduces Bill to Designate January 29 as Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia
Beaches-East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown presented a private member's bill, Bill 83, for first reading on March 19th.
NewsSep 8, 2018
Family Launches Petition to the Government of Ontario Demanding Justice for Soleiman Faqiri
The family of Soleiman Faqiri have launched a petition address to Premier Doug Ford and Michael Tibbolo, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services seeking justice after Soleiman was beaten to death by staff at the Central East Correctional Centre (CECC) in Lindsay, Ontario. Soleiman…
NewsJun 13, 2018
Muslim Canadians Who Won In the Ontario Provincial Election
After the historic results of June 7, we will be seeing many new faces in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Muslim Link would like to introduce you to some of the new Muslim Canadian Members of Provincial Parliament we hope to be hearing great things from over the course of their political…
NewsMay 31, 2018
The Canadian Muslim Vote Ontario Political Party Leader Interviews
Getting educated on party platforms and election issues is tough and time consuming no matter when you do it. During Ramadhan, we know it's even harder. So the Canadian Muslim Vote (TCMV) interviewed each of the party leaders, to ask them questions about the provincial issues that you told us were…
NewsMay 8, 2018
Check out the Kanata Muslim Association Meet & Greet with Candidates running in the 2018 Ontario Provincial Election
The Kanata Muslim Association is holding a Meet & Greet with candidates running in the 2018 Ontario Provincial Election in the provincial electoral district of Kanata-Carleton . The Meet & Greet is taking place Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 pm at the Richcraft Recreation Complex in Kanata, Ontario .
NewsMay 6, 2018
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) Welcomes Removal of Ontario PC Candidate Tanya Granic Allen
Urges all parties to firmly reject bigotry in Canadian politics (Ottawa - May 5, 2018) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) , a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, welcomes the decision by Ontario PC Party leader Doug Ford to remove Tanya Granic Allen as the PC candidate…
NewsMay 4, 2018
Muslim Canadians Running in the 2018 Ontario Provincial Election
Several Muslim Canadians are running for all three major political parties for the 2018 Ontario Provincial Election. Muslim Link feels our readers would benefit from learning more about each of these candidates. We have included links to the candidate's websites and social media where available.
NewsFeb 28, 2018
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Makes Statement Before The Standing Committee on Justice Policy at the Ontario Legislature
On February 22nd, the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition (JFA) reached a major milestone. We were called to appear before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy at the Ontario Legislature. After the gruesome death of Abdirahman Abdi, our community could not stand idle. In August 2016, the Justice…
StoriesFeb 28, 2018
Mohamed Salih: On Being a City Councillor in London, Ontario
Sudanese Canadian Mohamed Salih was recently named Best Local Politician by The London Free Press's Best of London 2018 survey. He was elected to the city council of London, Ontario in 2014. Muslim Link interviewed Mohamed about his experiences being a city councillor.
NewsJan 28, 2018
Liberal MPP Intends to Introduce Motion to Observe Day of Remembrance and Action against Islamophobia
Liberal MPP Dr. Shafiq Qaadri (Etobicoke North) intends to file a motion on the first day of the Legislature’s spring sitting on February 20th, 2018, to proclaim January 29th a Day of Remembrance and Action against Islamophobia in the province of Ontario.
NewsNov 16, 2017
Justice For Soli Statement: 11 Months Since Soleiman Faqiri was Killed Under Government Care
November 15, 2017 On December 4th 2016 Soleiman Faqiri was temporarily housed at the Central East Correctional Centre (CECC) in Lindsay Ontario while awaiting a bed at the Ontario Shores Centres for mental health. Eleven days following that, on December 15 2016, Soleiman was killed by guards after…
NewsNov 2, 2017
Justice for Soli Coalition Expresses its Deep Sadness and Frustration with the Kawartha Lakes Police Service's Announcement
The following is a statement from the Justice for Soli coalition after learning that the Kawartha Lakes Police Service will not be pressing charges against those responsible for the death of Soleiman Faqiri. Readers should know that this is the second time that a Muslim coping with schizophrenia…
NewsOct 28, 2017
Ontario's Support for Humanitarian Efforts for the Rohingya in Myanmar
In October, Premier Kathleen Wynne met with members of the Rohingya refugee community and their allies in Kitchener-Waterloo, including many of the young actors from the play I Am Rohingya.
NewsOct 24, 2017
NDP Hosts Muslim Youth for Islamic Heritage Month
On October 6, Ontario’s New Democratic Party celebrated Ontario’s second annual Islamic Heritage Month by hosting an education and discussion day for Muslim youth at Queen’s Park. Nearly 70 high school students from two GTA schools came to learn more about how provincial politics work, and to have…
NewsSep 26, 2016
NDP Leader to seek Unanimous Consent on Islamic Heritage Month Bill
Update (September 29, 2016) Despite setbacks this week, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath and MPP Teresa Armstrong will not give up the fight to designate October as Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario. “We have to take action on rising Islamophobia and hate-motivated crime in our Province,” noted…
StoriesMay 28, 2015
The Miseducation of Ontario's New Sex Ed Curriculum
"Have your children tested for STDs," said a Muslim family doctor during a health session at a Toronto mosque a few years ago. Her message was that unbeknownst to the audience, many of their children were sexually active from an early age.
NewsMay 5, 2015
Abraar School Educators Present on New Sex Ed Curriculum for Muslim Parents
An information session was organized Saturday at the MAC Youth Centre to explain Ontario’s updated Health and Physical Education curriculum to Muslim parents. The revised curriculum will be introduced in public schools starting September 2015.

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