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Islamophobia


CJPME raises the alarm about discredited viral Islamophobic article that slanders Palestine advocates in Canada

Montreal, January 22, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is raising the alarm about a widely shared article on antisemitism in Canada which is riddled with inaccuracies and promotes hateful views against supporters of Palestinian rights. Written by Canadian journalist Terry Glavin and published in the US-based The Free Press, the article “The Explosion of Jew-Hate in Trudeau’s Canada” claimed to investigate a rise in antisemitism in Canada, but spread misinformation to create a false narrative that targeted Muslim and Palestinian Canadians. CJPME is concerned that, according to analytics on X, millions of people have engaged with an overtly Islamophobic, anti-Palestinian article that promotes dangerous rhetoric.

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CJPME: Federal Politicians Must Apologize for Advertisements on Racist Website

Montreal, June 1, 2023 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) continues to call for federal politicians to apologize for advertisements they placed on a Website called TheJ.ca, which regularly hosts racist content. In a report published in late April titled "Legitimizing Hate," CJPME documented advertisements running on TheJ.ca on behalf of Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Party deputy leader Melissa Lantsman, Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Secretary Rob Oliphant, and Leah Taylor Roy, MP Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill.  In its report, CJPME recommended that politicians who had advertised on the Website issue formal statements distancing themselves from TheJ.ca and the racist positions advanced by its contributors. To date, none of the Federal politicians involved have done so.

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CJPME: Political Advertising on Racist Website Must End

pr_poilievre_racist_ad_(1).pngMontreal, April 20, 2023 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is calling for immediate action after discovering that many prominent Canadian politicians have placed advertisements on a Website called TheJ.ca, which regularly hosts racist content. In a report published today titled "Legitimizing Hate," CJPME has uncovered advertisements running on TheJ.ca on behalf of Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and other politicians at the federal, provincial, and municipal level, as well as a variety of businesses and non-profits.

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40 years on, Charter of Rights still falls short for many Canadians

This weekend, on April 17, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  At the same time, CJPME acknowledges that many of the protections guaranteed by the Charter are not fully enjoyed by many Canadian citizens.  In fact, in these times of extreme political polarization, populist leaders, and popular fear-mongering, the rights of certain minorities are more tenuous than they have been in years.

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Remembering January 29; Calling for Concrete Action

Montreal, January 28th, 2022 — On the fifth anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque Massacre, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) commemorates and remembers the tragic events at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City on January 29, 2017 which left 6 dead and 19 injured.  The victims included Azzeddine Soufiane, 57, father of three; Khaled Belkacemi, 60; Aboubaker Thabti; Mamadou Tanou, 42, father of two; Ibrahima Barry, 39, father of four; Abdelkrim Hassane, 41, father of three.  CJPME also points out that one year ago, the federal government designated that January 29 be recognized as a “National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia.”

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Montreal Mayoral Candidates answer questions from CJPME on discrimination, human rights, and more

Montreal_Mayor_-_website.pngMontreal, November 4, 2021  — CJPME is pleased to provide its metro Montreal supporters with an overview of key issues in advance of this weekend’s Montreal municipal elections. Montreal mayoral candidates answered questions from CJPME on IHRA and free speech on Palestine, religious discrimination, anti-Arab racism, human rights, and more.

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CJPME Statement in Support of Javier Davila

2.pngJune 3, 2021 - Below is a statement from CJPME in support of Javier Davila, a Toronto anti-oppression educator who is being disciplined and investigated for sharing information on Palestine.

Download a PDF version of the statement here.

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Joint Letter to U of T: Reject Censorship on Palestine, Hire Dr. Azarova!

Untitled_design_(62).pngOn April 21, 2021, CJPME joined Muslim, Arab, and Jewish organizations in sending a letter to the University of Toronto regarding the Cromwell Report into the mistreatment of Dr. Azarova, copied below. The letter raised concerns about the university's exposed lack of integrity, the censorship of Dr. Azarova due to her work on Israel, and the harm that this incident has caused to members of Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and Jewish communities. The letter urges the university to take a step towards accountability by reinstating the job offer to Dr. Azarova.

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CJPME Applauds Government Recognition of January 29 as National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

Untitled_design_(39).pngMontreal, January 29, 2021  — On the fourth anniversary of the Quebec Mosque massacre, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) warmly welcomes the recent announcement by the federal government that January 29th will now be recognized as a “National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.” The recognition of January 29 is a significant accomplishment for CJPME and allied organizations who have been advocating for this outcome for years.

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CJPME and CMF Call for Action on Islamophobia

PR_web.pngMontreal, January 27, 2021  — In conjunction with the Canadian Muslim Forum (CMF), Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) released today an open letter to Canada’s political and civic leaders, calling them to take concrete action to oppose Islamophobia in Canada.  The letter cited the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City, and reflected on how little has improved for Muslim-Canadians since the 2017 attack.  The letter identifies five areas of action for political and civic leaders in hopes of improving opportunities and protections for Muslim-Canadians. 

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CJPME acknowledges that our offices, located in Montreal, are on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk), whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial.  CJPME recognizes the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka as the customary keepers and defenders of the St. Lawrence River Watershed and its tributaries. We honour their long history of welcoming many Nations to this beautiful territory and uphold and uplift the voice and values of our Host Nation.  Further, CJPME respects and affirms the inherent and Treaty Rights of all Indigenous Peoples across this land. CJPME has and will continue to honour the commitments to self-determination and sovereignty we have made to Indigenous Nations and Peoples.  CJPME also acknowledges the historical oppression of lands, cultures and the original Peoples in what we now know as Canada and fervently believes that its work should contribute to the healing and decolonizing journey we all share together.

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