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Muslim Leaders Demand End to Rising Islamophobia in Canada

1/29/2026

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On the ninth anniversary of the 2017 Quebec City mosque shooting, which killed six men, Canadian Muslim leaders call for an end to Islamophobic rhetoric.
Stephen Brown, CEO of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, says hatred continues to have ongoing consequences.
Statistics Canada reported a 102% increase in anti-Muslim hate crimes in 2023.
The Quebec government's Bill 21 has faced criticism for disproportionately targeting religious minorities, particularly Muslim women.

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On the ninth anniversary of the 2017 Quebec City mosque shooting, which killed six men, Canadian Muslim leaders call for an end to Islamophobic rhetoric.
Stephen Brown, CEO of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, says hatred continues to have ongoing consequences.
Statistics Canada reported a 102% increase in anti-Muslim hate crimes in 2023.
The Quebec government's Bill 21 has faced criticism for disproportionately targeting religious minorities, particularly Muslim women.