Question Period Note: Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia

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About

Reference number:
PCH-2024-QP00007
Date received:
Jan 30, 2024
Organization:
Canadian Heritage
Name of Minister:
Chagger, Bardish (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth

Issue/Question:

Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia

Suggested Response:

Our government strongly condemns the post-October 7, 2023 rise in violent incidents,
community-reported hate crimes and hate speech.

Background:

According to 2021 Census, after Christianity, Islam was the second most commonly reported religion in Canada, with nearly 1.8 million, or 1 in 20, people

Additional Information:

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