Canada To Appoint Special Representative On Combating Islamophobia
Canada on Saturday announced its intention to appoint a special representative who will work to combat Islamophobia as part of a broader anti-racism strategy.
The announcement came on the eve of the five-year anniversary of the deadly mosque shooting in Quebec City.
The statement supported Muslim communities across Canada.
It reaffirmed the country’s “commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia and hate-fueled violence.”
It noted “building a more inclusive country and combatting discrimination is a must.”
Sharing the statement on social media, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pointed out the need to end Islamophobia in the country.
Last year, Canada declared Jan. 29 a National Day of Remembrance for the six people killed and 19 wounded in the 2017 Quebec City mosque shooting rampage.
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