February 23, 2021
The Canadian Muslim Research Think Tank thanks the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Erin O'Toole and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michael Chong for calling on the Government of Canada to boycott the Beijing Olympics in China and an Olympics relocation to a new host country. We also thank Leader Jagmeeet Singh and the NDP party, Honorable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party and all Members of Parliament for unanimously voting in recognizing China's treatment of Uyghurs as genocide.
DetailsFebruary 17, 2021
The Canadian Muslim Research Think Tank thanks the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Erin O'Toole and his Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Chong for calling on the Government of Canada to boycott the Beijing Olympics in China and its relocation to a new host country. We also thank O'Toole for recognizing the genocide going on in Xinjiang and China's human rights violations against the Uyghurs Muslims in the Turkestan occupied part of the country.
DetailsJanuary 30, 2021
Think for Actions, Canadians Against Racism Violence and Hate (CARVH) and Canadian Muslim Research Think Tank are grateful and would like to thank the Liberal government and the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, for their designation of 29th January as a National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.
DetailsDecember 19, 2020
Member of Parliament, and Conservative Party leader, Erin O'Toole, spoke to students attending Ryerson University and referred to residential schools as an intended means to "provide education" but "became horrible" as time went on. O'Toole disregards the initial policies and curriculum of residential schools when making this statement.
DetailsNovember 30, 2020
With cases of COVID-19 growing exponentially due to Alberta's inadequate regulations for Albertans, Jason Kenney, premier of Alberta, choses to shift blame onto the South Asian community in Northeast Calgary.
DetailsNovember 25, 2020
"Think for Actions is deeply disappointed by the tabling of Bill 21 by Coalition Avenir de Quebec (CAQ)," said Dr. Mukarram Zaidi, chairman of Think for Actions. "This type of bill increases racism and discrimination by providing futile grounds to white nationalism, Neo-Nazis, and white supremacists."
DetailsSeptember 28, 2020
On September 13, 2020 Zafis was stripped of his life. He was known to attend to those entering and leaving the mosque, ensuring that they met the standards of public health during the pandemic. William Von Neutegem has been charged with fatally stabbing Zafis, the motivation behind the murder is evident, pointing to Neutegem’s involvement with racist and Islamophobic hate groups from the U.K.
DetailsAugust 24, 2020
Soleiman Faqiri, both mentally-ill, and Muslim, fell victim to fatal discrimination. On December 16th of 2016, Faqriri's family did not know that they would be receiving the news that Faqiri was no more.
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We can all acknowledge that equality was not acquired when laws became equal, ending segregation did not solve the systemic racism engraved in our society. Acknowledgment of inequality is not enough action to take; recent events highlighting our unequal society signifies the importance of needed change.
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"Due to the government's changes to the previous billing schedule and introduction of new, inadequate billing codes, we have been incurring financial losses. I injected personal money to sustain the clinic. Sadly, I had to layoff half of my staff today." - Dr. Mukarram Zaidi
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On the night of February 23, 2020, leader Kapil Mishra, under directions of the right-wing Hindu extremist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), committed genocide by a series of riots and violent incidents in the Jaffrabad area of North East Delhi. At least 42 people have been killed and more than 200 people have been injured. These atrocities were carried out under police protection.
DetailsFebruary 20, 2020
On February 19, 2020 in Hanau, Germany, a gunman killed nine people in a suspected far-right terror attack. The racially motivated shootings occurred at two shisha bars located in an immigrant-rich community. German authorities have confirmed the suspect later killed himself that night, after taking his mother's life at home.
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"We request the Canadian government to impose economic sanctions against India due to the Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) and the NRC."
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"We welcome the change in Canadian policy which is more aligned and consistent with Canadian core principles on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This includes embracing a two-state solution with viable borders for both peoples."
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On 5th August 2019, the Indian government revoked the special status given to Kashmir under article 370 of the Indian constitution. This article is against UN Resolution 47: the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP), the UN Security Council passed Resolution 47 on 21 April 1948, after the war for peace in the region, it gave the people of Kashmir the right of self-determination.
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The Prime Minister's 'blackface' dress and makeup choices in his younger days were poor decisions, his apology however is not. His apology is sincere and heartfelt. Looking at his actions and policies we can easily determine that he is not a racist individual. Therefore, Think for Actions has accepted his apology.
DetailsJuly 25 2019
Think for Actions commends the dedicated efforts of the RCMP to stop a terrorist plot in Kingston, Ontario, and unequivocally condemns the actions of the perpetrator.
DetailsJuly 2nd 2019
Think for Actions, a Calgary based national non-profit think tank, focused on the professional development of youth with a long-term goal of establishing a research institute on community affairs.
DetailsJune 17 2019
Think For Actions is a non-profit organization focused on youth empowerment and education. Think For Actions aspires to be a research institute and rewards young people under age 25 with scholarships as they present ways to end racism and discrimination.
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Hate crimes targeting Canadian Muslims increased 151% in 2017. The data released by Statistics Canada on November 18, 2018 indicated a significant increase in hate crimes against most racial, religious and other minority groups.
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Calgarians against racism, violence and hate and Think for Actions is deeply saddened and strongly condemns the senseless loss of life and human suffering in Synagogue near San Diego on the last day of Passover.
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Think for Actions condemns the violent acts of terrorism carried out in Sri Lanka today and we are deeply sadden by the senseless loss of life, especially on a celebratory occasion like Easter Sunday.
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Think For Actions condemns terrorist attacks on New Zealand mosques Urges Canadians to stick together and show support at all Canadian mosques and Islamic centres
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The hate letter from the Clann to Markaz Al Islam, Edmonton Mosque on January 30, 2019, bring hate to another level and proves Islamophobia exist and there is need to be action taken against hate of all forms.
DetailsJanuary 29, 2019
Hate crimes targeting Canadian Muslims increased 151% in 2017. The data released by Statistics Canada on November 18, 2018 indicated a significant increase in hate crimes against most racial, religious and other minority groups.
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Think for Actions unreservedly condemns the actions taken by President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Jefferson Sessions to separate migrant children from their families.
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Think for Actions, a Calgary based national non-profit think tank, focused on the professional development of youth with a long-term goal of establishing a research institute on community affairs.
DetailsMay 26 2018
Steven Harper era in Canadian politics from February 6, 2006 to November 2015 was a difficult time for immigrants and especially Canadian Muslims.
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Friday morning a Grade 6 student, Khawlah was attacked twice on her way to school when the man allegedly came up to her, pulled off her hood and used scissors to cut off her hijab.
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Think For Actions commends the Toronto police force to putting priority to this alleged hate crime and solving it within 72 hours. This not only restores faith in the law enforcement but also reassured that we have one of the best police forces protecting us. We like to thank politicians, community leaders and our community for their support.
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Hate crimes against Muslims in Canada have increased by 60% from 2014 to 2015, and 253% over four years, from up from 45 in 2012 to 159 in 2015.
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Think for Actions is deeply saddened and categorically denounces the insane and inhuman act of violence on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Hate crimes against Muslims in Canada have increased by 60% from 2014 to 2015, and 253% over four years, from up from 45 in 2012 to 159 in 2015.
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Think for Actions, a national think tank, supports MLA Craig Coolahan and his efforts towards drafting and passing a Private Member s Bill.
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Think for Actions strongly supports the steps taken by the Honorable Minister of Education, David Eggen, to combat increasing discrimination rates in Alberta and his team has worked with Think for Actions (TFA) over the years to learn about racial and religious intolerance within Alberta.
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Think for Actions strongly supports the steps taken by the Honorable Minister of Education, David Eggen, to combat increasing discrimination rates in Alberta and his team has worked with Think for Actions (TFA) over the years to learn about racial and religious intolerance within Alberta.
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Think for Actions welcomes a national initiative #VisitMyMosqueCanada facilitated by The Canadian-Muslim Vote taking place on Sunday October 15, 2017.
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Think for Actions, a Canadian based organization advocating acceptance and cultural integration, has condemned the violent attacks carried out at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec, which has claimed the lives of six people.
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An RCMP guide for screening asylum seekers includes several questions that appear to target Muslims.
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Think for Actions unequivocally condemns the attacks in Edmonton that injured a police officer and five civilians. Our heart felt and deepest sympathies to individuals that are harmed, their families and people of Edmonton.
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With the arising incidents of Islamophobia in North America we believe it is an important time to reach out to Canadians and gain valuable insight on the subject matter of discrimination and the proposal of Motion 103.
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It is unfortunate when an incident like this takes place and threatens the safety of students on campus. Acts of Islamophobia can increase marginalization of Muslim youth and instill fear in the community. University of Calgary s President Elizabeth Cannon did a great job in rallying behind Muslim students and reinforcing the ideal of University of Calgary as an inclusive and welcoming environment. The legislation- Bill 62, discriminates and banning minorities from receiving municipal services, such as public transit. This will lead to adverse effect in socio-economic, employment, education, physical and mental health of certain minorities.
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Bill 62 is against Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person. The bill will lead to discriminates and banning minorities from receiving municipal services, such as public transit.
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It is unfortunate when an incident like this takes place and threatens the safety of students on campus. Acts of Islamophobia can increase marginalization of Muslim youth and instill fear in the community. University of Calgary s President Elizabeth Cannon did a great job in rallying behind Muslim students and reinforcing the ideal of University of Calgary as an inclusive and welcoming environment.
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