Question Period Note: Islamophobia in Canada

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Reference number:
PCH-2024-QP00006
Date received:
Jun 10, 2024
Organization:
Canadian Heritage
Name of Minister:
Chagger, Bardish (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth

Issue/Question:

Islamophobia in Canada

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 reported religion in Canada, with nearly 1.8 million, or 1 in 20, people. Between 2001 and 2021, the number of those who reported being Muslim rose from 2.0% to 4.9% of Canada’s population.

Additional Information:

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