Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Gaza Reconstruction and Humanitarian Response Advocacy towards foreign policy and international development measures supporting Canada’s investment in Gaza development, reconstruction, and humanitarian recovery, including: - Reconstruction of healthcare and education infrastructure - Humanitarian and development assistance - Coordination with humanitarian and local partners - Unhindered humanitarian access - Community-led economic and educational recovery initiatives

   August 27, 2026 · Fares Al Soud · Liberal · International Development; Foreign Affairs

2. Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Advancing policies, programs, and legislative measures that prevent and address hate, racism, and discrimination in Canada. This includes advocacy related to combating Islamophobia and other forms of hate, promoting equity and inclusion, strengthening community safety, supporting affected communities, improving data collection and reporting on hate incidents, and enhancing public education, awareness, and government accountability on anti-racism initiatives.

   July 17, 2026 · Doly Begum · Liberal · Justice and Law Enforcement

3. Bill C-9 - Combatting Hate Act. Withdrawal of the entire bill or introducing amendments to protect civil liberties and religious freedoms; - New Hate Propaganda Offence (Section 319) - New "Hate Crime" Offence (Section 320.1001) - Intimidation of Religious/Community Spaces (Section 423) - Definition of "Hatred" (Section 319(7)) - Removal of Religious Defences (Section 319)

   June 4, 2026 · Sameer Zuberi · Liberal · Justice and Law Enforcement; Constitutional Issues

4. Bill C-22 – Lawful Access Act Amendments to Bill C-22 to strengthen privacy protections, Charter compliance, independent oversight, and limitations on lawful access and digital surveillance powers, including provisions related to: - Expanded lawful access authorities - Digital surveillance and data access powers - Judicial authorization thresholds - Privacy and Charter safeguards - Independent oversight and accountability mechanisms

   June 2, 2026 · Sima Acan · Liberal · Privacy and Access to Information; Constitutional Issues

Full meeting log

17 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.

At committee

Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council has testified at 1 House committee meeting this Parliament, as listed by the House. Lobbying is one channel; this is the public one.

• Mr. Khaled Alqazzaz, Executive Director

  June 2, 2026 · SECU · source