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September 17 marks the one-year anniversary of the United Nations’ pledge to provide security for civilians around the world. Even though a U.N. resolution calling for peacekeeping forces passed earlier this month at the Security Council, the situation in Darfur has continued to deteriorate. The Sudanese government has launched a new military campaign; continues toRead more ⟶

The Citizens’ Assembly is charged with the most important and far reaching change to Ontario since confederation. By reforming our electoral system, you are setting off a cascade of that will touch the lives of every resident in the Province. It is of primary importance that this work succeed in improving how we elect ourRead more ⟶

The Canadian Muslim Union (CMU) is saddened by the remarks and quotes made by Pope Benedict regarding Islam and the Prophet Muhammed. The CMU hopes His Holiness now recognizes that in quoting the references he gave them legitimacy. To have chosen to make such insensitive and provocative statements is at best short-sighted, if not irresponsible,Read more ⟶

Haroon Siddiqui’s article in todays’ Star prompts me to write that those who know a little about Afghanistan and its people, would know well that the Afghani’s have never accepted leaders installed by outsiders, let alone giving in to the invasion. What a shame, the average Joe on North American streets fails to realize thatRead more ⟶

It is evident on this 5th anniversary of the events leading up to the invasion of Afghanistan that the NATO-led coalition forces have clearly failed to bring peace and security to the region.The Canadian Muslim Union calls for an end to the NATO war and occupation in Afghanistan and urges the Canadian government to workRead more ⟶

It has been five years since the day of infamy that we all refer to as 9/11. On that day, 19 men in the name of Islam brought death to more than 3000 New Yorkers and terror into our daily lives. The terror of 9/11 did not end there. More terror was unleashed in Bali,Read more ⟶

This was originally sent to all the members of the previous MCC board on August 23, 2006. The facts and dates as correct to the best of my knowledge. Subsequent to the writing of this, Tarek published a rebuttal on the MCC list stating he wanted a formal organisation and the rest of us, whoRead more ⟶