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Threatening Email Sent to Nine Muslim Association of Canada Schools Sparks Nationwide Police Response
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Threatening Email Targets MAC Schools
An anonymous message signed “Citizen Vigilante” was emailed to nine private schools operated by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) across Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec within 24 hours. The email threatened the “slaughter” of Muslims and warned that Canada would become “Islam free.” It was sent from “exposingNWO@protonmail.com” and referenced the upcoming Alberta referendum, claiming Muslims would be “deported or slaughtered” if Alberta were to separate.
Background: Rising Islamophobia and Prior Attacks
The threats arrived amid a broader surge in anti-Muslim sentiment. In 2021, the Afzaal family was targeted in London, Ont., in a vehicle-ramming attack ruled a terrorist act. A 2017 shooting at a Quebec City mosque left six worshippers dead. MAC spokesperson Nabil Sultan has cited these incidents as part of an “environment of Islamophobia and xenophobia” that fuels such threats.
Police Investigations and Security Measures
Regional police forces in Ontario—including Peel, Waterloo, London and Ottawa—have opened hate-crime investigations and increased patrols near mosques and schools. The London Police Service is collaborating with partner agencies, while the Ottawa Police Service has heightened visibility around the affected schools. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have also been notified. Officers visited schools to conduct safety planning, and some institutions have temporarily hired security guards.
Community Impact and Reactions
Parents and staff describe a mix of anxiety and resolve. Sara Omar, a mother of a five-year-old, said families remain confident in their schools despite the threats. Mohammed Saleem, principal of Ottawa’s Abraar Elementary, called the email “a total shock” and noted that teachers are preparing to discuss the incident with students. Sultan said the threats have left students “scared and vulnerable” and raised questions about belonging in Canada.
Data on Hate Crimes in Canada
Statistics Canada reported that police-recorded hate crimes more than doubled from 1,817 in 2018 to 4,882 in 2024. Hate incidents targeting Muslims rose from 84 to 229 over the same period, while anti-Jewish crimes increased from 331 to 920 between 2020 and 2024.
Official Statements & Responses
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree called the threats “unacceptable” and affirmed that every child deserves to learn in safety. MAC’s Nabil Sultan, whose own child attends a MAC school, described the email as the first direct, large-scale threat the organization has faced. Former special representative on combating Islamophobia Amira Elghawaby urged the federal government to uphold its human-rights commitments and ensure protections for faith minorities.
Verbatim Quotes
- “These threats are unacceptable and have no place in Canada.” — Nabil Sultan, spokesperson
- “We have confidence in our schools, in our community. So we won't stop living and bringing our children to school because of these threats.” — Sara Omar
What’s Next
Law enforcement agencies continue to assess the threat and coordinate with school officials. No specific timeline for the conclusion of investigations has been announced.