Concrete Action Needed Against Islamophobia in Canada

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image A mourner shields a candle from the wind after placing it at a memorial for the four family members who were killed in a vehicle attack in London, Ontario, in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. © 2021 Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP Today is Canada Day and for many Canadians this national holiday represents an opportunity to finally come together with friends and family as Covid-19 restrictions are eased on social gatherings. But for some, this Canada Day looms heavier than most. Early last month, a violent, targeted attack shocked Muslim communities across…

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