Muslim Council of Montreal http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/ The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) is an umbrella organization representing number of Muslim institutions in the Montreal region. en Copyright 2007 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:44:41 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss MCM SLAMS GOVERNMENT FOR RUSHING TO PASS CONTROVERSIAL BILL C-3 Montreal, Quebec, December 5th, 2007- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) condemns the recent acts of the Conservative government to rush Bill C-3 through Parliament, without giving a fair chance to all concerned organisations to voice their opinions on the matter in a public hearing.

 

"We are extremely disappointed to see that Parliament is rushing to pass this Bill at a dangerous speed, without allowing community organizations to be involved in the public hearings for the proposed new legislation," stated Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. "Instead of allowing for a public debate over this controversial Bill, Parliament is trying to silence and shut out the voices of those who will be the most effected by these draconian measures. It is highly irresponsible and unethical to have wasted the time granted by the Supreme Court only to rush a half-baked bill at the last minute." ]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/12/mcm_slams_government_for_rushing_to_pass_controversial_bill_c3.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/12/mcm_slams_government_for_rushing_to_pass_controversial_bill_c3.html Press Releases Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:44:41 -0500 MCM CALLS ON ALL CANADIANS TO CONTACT THE GOVERNMENT CONCERNING BILL C-3 Montreal, Quebec, December 5th, 2007- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) calls on all Canadians to contact their local MPs and the members of the Public Safety Committee to voice their concerns over Bill C-3.

 

MCM reprimands the government for presenting a new bill that is merely a rehash of the old Security Certificate law with few changes, such as the introduction of a "special advocate." MCM believes that these changes do not meet the basic minimum requirements for fundamental justice as ordered by the Supreme Court Justices, who abolished the original security certificate law last year, declaring it unconstitutional.

 

MCM further censures the government for rushing to pass the Bill through Parliament, without giving community organizations a chance to participate in the hearings of the Public Safety Committee.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/12/mcm_calls_on_all_canadians_to_contact_the_government_concerning_bill_c3.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/12/mcm_calls_on_all_canadians_to_contact_the_government_concerning_bill_c3.html Action Alert Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:14:56 -0500 MCM calls on Parliament to reject the Security Certificate Bill C-3 The proposed changes are nothing but a fig leaf to cover up a flawed law

 

 Montreal, Quebec, October 23rd, 2007- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) calls on the Canadian Parliament to reject the new government's Security Certificate Bill C-3, which is a rehash of the old Security Certificate law with few changes, such as the introduction of the "special advocate." MCM stated today that these changes do not meet the basic minimum requirements for fundamental justice as ordered by the Supreme Court Justices, who abolished the original security certificate law, declaring it unconstitutional in a unanimous ruling earlier this year.

 

"Security certificates are an affront to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms," said Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. "Global terrorism must be fought, but we must make clear that secret court hearings, secret undisclosed evidence, indefinite detention and deportation to torture are not part of the fight against terrorism. These acts are themselves a threat to our safety and are an attack on freedom."

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/10/mcm_calls_on_parliament_to_reject_the_security_certificate_bill_c3.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/10/mcm_calls_on_parliament_to_reject_the_security_certificate_bill_c3.html Press Releases Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:03:12 -0500 MCM CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO TREAT MR. JAZIRI WITH JUSTICE Montreal, Quebec, Oct. 19th, 2007- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) expressed its concern over the case of Mr. Said Jaziri. Mr. Jaziri was arrested by Immigration Canada on October 15th and is to be deported to his native Tunisia.

 

"As Canadians we have a high regard for our laws and respect for our justice system," said Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. "We hope Mr. Jaziri will be treated fairly and in a transparent manner, especially in light of the controversies surrounding his case. We call on the Canadian government to ensure his rights for a fair trial, due process and natural justice, and that his fundamental human rights are upheld at all costs."

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/10/mcm_calls_on_government_to_treat_mr_jaziri_with_justice.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/10/mcm_calls_on_government_to_treat_mr_jaziri_with_justice.html Press Releases Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:03:56 -0500 Eid Moubarak

MCM announces Eid is on Saturday, October 13th.
Eid Mubarak to you and yours.

The moon has not been sighted anywhere, and according to the agreed upon criteria, MCM Imams' committee announced at 10:00 pm, tonight that tomorrow is the 30th of Ramadan and thus the Eid would be on Saturday, October 13th, 2007.

On behalf of MCM, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and blessed Eid ul-Fitr, may Allah Taala Bless you and yours. And may HE accepts our Syaam, Qyam, recitations of the holy Quran, and all our good deeds in this holy month of Ramadan; and may HE grant us all our good wishes, and forgive us our shortcomings. Ameen.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/10/eid_moubarak.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/10/eid_moubarak.html News Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:44:52 -0500 Weekend of Open Doors at number of mosques in Montreal All are welcome to come Montreal, Quebec, September 19th, 2007- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) extends a public invitation to the Montreal community to participate in a weekend long Mosques Open Doors, taking place at number of mosques in the Montreal area.

"Fostering peace and goodwill in the community is the collective responsibility of all citizens," said Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. "We hope this Open House weekend will be a means to open the channels of communication and build bridges of understanding and respect."

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/09/weekend_of_open_door_mosques_in_montreal_all_are_welcome_to_come.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/09/weekend_of_open_door_mosques_in_montreal_all_are_welcome_to_come.html Press Releases Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:15:03 -0500 Ramadan starts on Thursday September 13th
Ramadan Mubarak To All

The moon has not been sighted anywhere, and according to the agreed upon criteria, MCM Imams' committee announced at 10:00 pm tonight that Ramadan starts on Thursday, September 13th, inshaa Allahi Taala.

Furthermore, this decision was unanimous in all of Montreal and in total unity, wa alhmdou lillah. Congratulation.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/09/ramadan_starts_on_thursday_september_13th.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/09/ramadan_starts_on_thursday_september_13th.html News Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:19:32 -0500 Muslim Council to get communities to participate and be vigilant with the Bouchard-Taylor Commission on Reasonable Accommodation Montreal, Quebec, August 19th, 2007 - After a day-long discussion with some experts and more than 150 members from different spectrums of the community, the Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) will undertake to mobilize both Muslim and non-Muslim Quebecers to participate in the consultations of the Bouchard-Taylor Commission on reasonable accommodation.

The MCM will also form alliances with other ethnic and religious communities as well as groups representing the disabled, women and others to ensure that the Commission focuses on the issues in a manner that is balanced, inclusive and faithful to its original mandate.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/08/muslim_council_to_get_communities_to_participate_and_be_vigilant_with_the_b.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/08/muslim_council_to_get_communities_to_participate_and_be_vigilant_with_the_b.html Press Releases Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:03:54 -0500 Muslim Council of Montreal blasts introduction of no-fly list in Canada Montreal, Quebec, June 19, 2007- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) strongly criticized today the introduction of the no-fly list in Canada, known as the Passenger Protect Program. MCM calls on the federal government to abolish the program and ensure that the constitutional rights of any citizens are not jeopardized haphazardly in the name of safety.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/06/muslim_council_of_montreal_blasts_introduction_of_nofly_list_in_canada.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/06/muslim_council_of_montreal_blasts_introduction_of_nofly_list_in_canada.html Press Releases Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:01:33 -0500 Muslim Council of Montreal asks Canadian government to fight racial profiling Calling on all Canadian Muslims to report their experiences

Montreal, Quebec, June 18, 2007- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) condemns the targeting and racial profiling of Canadian Muslims by airport and border officials. Dr. Munir El-Kassem, a Canadian Muslim leader was recently detained, fingerprinted and interrogated for hours at a Detroit airport.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/06/muslim_council_of_montreal_asks_canadian_government_to_fight_racial_profili.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/06/muslim_council_of_montreal_asks_canadian_government_to_fight_racial_profili.html Press Releases Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:07:54 -0500 Muslim Council of Montreal condemns attack on Hasidic Jewish summer home in Val David Montreal, Quebec, June 18, 2007- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) extends its solidarity to the Hasidic Jewish community of Montreal, following the recent fire attack on a cottage owned by the Hasidic community in Val David.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/06/muslim_council_of_montreal_condemns_attack_on_hasidic_jewish_summer_home_in.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/06/muslim_council_of_montreal_condemns_attack_on_hasidic_jewish_summer_home_in.html Press Releases Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:28:00 -0500 Former Malaysian Taekowndo Player's statement in support of Hijab Dear Editor,
I am a former Malaysian Taekwondo player and assistant instructor. I played in many tournaments including those held by the International Islamic University.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/06/former_malaysian_taekowndo_players_statement_in_support_of_hijab.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/06/former_malaysian_taekowndo_players_statement_in_support_of_hijab.html News Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:22:46 -0500 Muslim Council of Montreal expressed deep concern over case of Canadian man imprisoned unjustly in China Montreal, Quebec, April 23, 2007- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) calls on the Chinese government to uphold human rights and international agreements in the matter of Huseyin Celil, a Chinese Canadian who is sentenced to a life in a Chinese prison.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/04/muslim_council_of_montreal_expressed_deep_concern_over_case_of_canadian_man.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/04/muslim_council_of_montreal_expressed_deep_concern_over_case_of_canadian_man.html Press Releases Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:14:28 -0500 Tae-Kwon-Do Hijab Incident: Letter Of Opinion From An Expert The following is a letter by an expert in the field of the Tae Kwon Do sport. The letter is another indication that this obsession with hijab and religious accommodations in Quebec is clearly stamped "fabricated in Quebec" and not made anywhere else.
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Dear editor,

I am a Tae Kwon Do master and a former international champion. Before coming to Canada, I was a former member of the Egyptian national team. I currently teach martial arts in the Physical Education and Kinesiology Department at McGill.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/04/taekwondo_incident_letter_of_opinion_from_an_expert.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/04/taekwondo_incident_letter_of_opinion_from_an_expert.html News Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:37:06 -0500 Tae-Kwon-Do Hijab Incident: Open Letter Of Support Dear Muslim Council of Montreal and Montreal Muslim Community Centre,

I wish to write to show my unequivocal admiration and support for Zeinab Nasser and Bissan Mansour, their coach, their team, families and community. The courage these two girls have recently displayed is tremendous and should be a source of pride for any person/community seeking justice and the practice of human rights.

]]> http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/04/taekwodo_hijab_incident_open_letter_of_support.html http://www.muslimcouncil.org/en/2007/04/taekwodo_hijab_incident_open_letter_of_support.html News Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:20:29 -0500