Read the Guide at: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/combatting-islamophobia-canada/resources/guide-combatting-islamophobia.html
News Release: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/a-new-guide-to-combat-islamophobia-in-canada-824689201.html
A New Guide to Combat Islamophobia in Canada
The Government of Canada has released The Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia: For a more inclusive Canada, aiming to help individuals, organizations, and policymakers recognize, prevent, and address Islamophobia. This resource provides practical steps to create safer and more inclusive spaces for Muslim communities across the country.
Developed with insights from advocacy organizations, such as the CMLA, legal experts, and community leaders, this guide is an essential resource for those working to combat systemic and everyday Islamophobia in workplaces, schools, and public institutions.
Key Highlights from the Guide
Understanding Islamophobia: Defines Islamophobia and its various manifestations, and lists some myths and facts about Muslims.
Impact on Muslim Communities: Highlights how Islamophobia affects safety, mental health, and equal access to opportunities, detailing forms of discrimination in workplaces, schools, and public spaces.
Strategies: The guide offers strategies to recognize and address systemic Islamophobia, emphasizing the roles of individuals, organizations, and policymakers.
Taking Action: Outlines best practices for fostering inclusion and supporting Muslims in Canada.
"Islamophobia is on the rise in Canada. Our members have experienced discrimination in schools and workplaces or support clients who have faced disproportionate harm from anti-Muslim hate and discrimination in all areas of life. This Guide comes at a pivotal moment—it's more important than ever for Canadians to understand this widespread form of racism and take action to address it."
– Husein Panju Chair, Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association