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Activist Raheel Raza in an undated photo. (Courtesy)
December 9, 2025, 8:39 pm
‘Eternal optimist’ Pakistani-Canadian Muslim woman is one of Israel’s fiercest advocates
Human rights activist Raheel Raza seeks to ‘defang’ the extremist elements of her faith that drive antisemitism – and has been to the Jewish state over a dozen times in the process
By Sharon Aschaiek
People march past the Cherryhill Village Mall parking lot where Nathaniel Veltman was arrested during the multi-faith march to end hatred, in London, Ontario, Canada, on June 11, 2021. (Nicole OSBORNE / AFP)
June 14, 2021, 7:58 pm
Terror charges filed against suspect in Canada killing of Muslim family
Prosecutors say Nathaniel Veltman’s alleged mowing down of parents, daughter and grandmother constitutes terrorism
By AP
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lays flowers at a vigil outside the London Muslim Mosque for the victims of the deadly vehicle attack on five members of the Canadian Muslim community in London, Ontario, June 8, 2021. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
June 9, 2021, 11:38 am
Trudeau condemns ‘brutal, cowardly’ ramming of Muslim family, blames online hate
Police seek terror charges against 20-year-old alleged assailant in truck attack that killed 4 immigrants to Canada
By Rob Gillies
Rana Zaman (Twitter)
July 1, 2019, 6:24 am
Canadian candidate removed for tweets accusing Israel of committing genocide
Rana Zaman, a candidate to represent New Democratic Party in Nova Scotia, said Gaza was the new Auschwitz and Israel aimed to kill more than 6 million Palestinians
By JTA
The clock indicates that it is past midnight, but the sun has only recently set for Muslims in Yellowknife, Canada, who must fit in their prayers around an extreme schedule. (Courtesy Islamic Center Yellowknife)
June 3, 2017, 4:51 am
Arctic Muslims don’t make light of extreme Ramadan schedule
An 11 p.m. sunset isn’t darkening celebrations for residents of Yellowknife, Canada, who customarily fast during daylight hours throughout the holy month
By Cathryn J. Prince
Two Yazidi families being greeted by local volunteers after a privately sponsored mission called Operation Ezra brought them to Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 20, 2016 (Nafiya Naso)
February 22, 2017, 3:35 am
Canada to welcome 1,200 Yazidi refugees from Iraq
Vulnerable religious minority targeted by Islamic State as heretics, being taken in by Ottawa at ‘controlled pace’
By AFP
Illustrative photo of Palestinian woman who sits next to her luggage as she waits to cross to the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, in Rafah, Gaza Strip, October 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Adel Hana, File)
January 31, 2017, 12:07 pm
Palestinian asylum-seekers rush toward Canada’s open arms
2016 saw a marked increase in West Bank and Gaza residents who, claiming religious discrimination and political persecution, applied for Canadian refugee status
By Julie Masis
Canadian police officers patrol after a shooting in a mosque at the Québec City Islamic cultural center on Sainte-Foy Street in Quebec city on January 29, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / Alice Chiche)
January 30, 2017, 8:21 am
Trudeau ‏condemns ‘terrorist’ mosque attack as toll raised to 6
8 injured in shooting at Quebec City Islamic center; 2 suspected gunmen arrested; President Rivlin decries ‘horrific attack’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Rasha Elendari meeting her family at the airport in Canada after they were reunited thanks to the cooperation of a mosque and a synagogue in Toronto. (Screen capture CBC News)
January 14, 2017, 6:18 am
Canadian synagogue, mosque join forces to help Syrian refugee family
Two communities cooperate in raising funds, help family torn by civil war reunite and find a home in Toronto
By ToI Staff
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police performing a musical ride, Courtesy Facebook
August 24, 2016, 6:49 pm
Canadian Mounties allow uniforms with hijabs
Royal Mounted Police add head covering option to encourage Muslim recruits, following forces in UK, Sweden, Norway and some US states
By AFP
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
August 23, 2016, 6:37 am
Canadian PM defends ‘burkini’ swimsuit
Justin Trudeau rejects ban on full-body swimsuit, saying his country is one of tolerance and respect for individual choices
By AFP
Canadian Imam Sharif Mady giving a sermon in which he says peace accords with Israel are 'useless garbage,' Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, published online, May 6 2016. (YouTube screenshot/MEMRITV)
May 12, 2016, 3:37 am
Canadian Muslim preacher: Peace deals are ‘garbage’
Shaban Sherif Mady says Jerusalem will be ‘regained through blood,’ claims UN never passed a resolution against Israel
By ToI Staff
Ayanie Hassan Ali, 27, was charged in a stabbing attack at a Canadian Armed Forces recruiting center in Toronto on March 14, 2016. (Toronto Police Service)
March 15, 2016, 6:22 pm
Toronto attacker says ‘Allah’ told him to stab soldiers
Police investigating if Ayanle Hassan Ali’s assault on a military recruitment office was an act of terrorism
By AFP
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (center, right) poses for a selfie with workers before he greets refugees from Syria at Pearson International airport, in Toronto, on December 10, 2015. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
December 11, 2015, 7:51 am
First government plane carrying refugees arrives in Canada
PM Trudeau says Canadians can ‘show the world how to open our hearts and welcome people fleeing difficult situations’
By Rob Gillies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
December 10, 2015, 4:38 am
Syrians to arrive in Canada on first government flights Thursday
Liberal Trudeau government moves ahead with pledge to resettle 25,000 refugees by the end of February
By Rob Gillies
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