27 January 2023 - Justin Trudeau appoints Canada's first representative to combat Islamophobia
Trudeau names Canada's first representative on combatting Islamophobia
Olivia Bowden and Rachel Aiello (CTV News, 26/01/2023)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first special representative on combatting Islamophobia, who is tasked with aiding Ottawa in tackling hate as communities have urged the government to take action following violent attacks toward Muslims.
Trudeau announces Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first representative to combat Islamophobia
Peter Zimonjic (CBC News, 26/01/2023)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of a special representative on combating Islamophobia that will advise the federal government on how to better fight discrimination against the Muslim community.
Canada's new position for combating Islamophobia is 'about bringing people together'
Jonathan Ore (CBC News, 26/01/2023)
Amira Elghawaby hopes to build solutions to combat prejudice in all its forms, while also developing specific solutions to Islamophobia.