Canadian Islamic Congress | Media Communique Index

"International Natural Disaster" Designation Urgently Needed, Says CIC

In the aftermath of Sunday's massive tsunami (tidal wave) deaths in nations surrounding the Indian Ocean, the Canadian Islamic Congress is calling on the international community and the UN to designate events of this magnitude...

( December 28, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Welcomes Release of Boyd Report on Alternative Faith-based Dispute Arbitration

( December 23, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Renews U.S. Travel Advisory for Canadian Muslims Performing Hajj Pilgrimage: Federal Government Urged to Protest "discriminatory Treatment" at Borders

( December 15, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Praises Achievements of Andrew Telegdi and Citizenship Reform Committee

( December 13, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Condemns "secret" American Napalming of Fallujah

( December 09, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Calls Canada's Change in UN Voting Policy a Betrayal of Human Rights

( December 07, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Urges Pm to Reinstate Carolyn Parrish in Caucus

( November 29, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Urges Members and Friends to Send Hand-written Letters to MPs in Favour of Foreign-language TV Channels

( November 23, 2004 | more >> )

University of Waterloo Won't Discipline CIC President

( November 18, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Sends Message of Sympathy to Palestinians Everywhere

( November 14, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Calls on Canadian Government to Condemn U.S. Onslaught on the Iraqi City of Falluja

( November 11, 2004 | more >> )

Libraries Sought by CIC for Complimentary Ramadan Book Sets on Islam

( November 10, 2004 | more >> )

The Coren Tape: Islamic Congress Says Media and Two Jewish Groups Owe Apology to Organization, its President, Canadian Muslims, and the Canadian Public

( November 08, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Board of Directors Accepts President's Apology, Declines Resignation -- "one Unintentional Mistake" Does Not Wipe out Exemplary 30 Year Record

( October 27, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Says President's Remarks "regrettable"

( October 23, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Supports American Soldiers Seeking Asylum in Canada

( October 21, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Files Complaints with Quebec and Ontario Press Councils Against Montreal Gazette and Ottawa Citizen

( October 20, 2004 | more >> )

For the Sake of Humanity and World Peace, Islamic Congress Urges Americans to Vote George Bush out of Office on Nov. 2

( October 19, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Announces Interactive Web Page "Democracy Report" to Empower Canadians Toward Informed, Multi-issue Committed Voting

( October 17, 2004 | more >> )

During Ramadan and Eid, Islamic Congress Urges Muslims to "network with Neighbours" Through Sharing Community Iftar Dinners and Eid Sweets

( October 11, 2004 | more >> )

Federal Party Leaders at CIC Ottawa Gala Vow to Work Towards Review of Anti-terrorist Law C-36 -- Senator Mobina Jaffer Gives Keynote Address

( October 09, 2004 | more >> )

CIC President Explains Americanization of Islam, and Proposes New Made-in-canada Electoral System

( October 04, 2004 | more >> )

Canwest's National Post Criticized for Identifying Concerned NDP Members as "muslim" -- Islamic Congress Calls Editorial Policy Unprofessional and Biased

( October 02, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Joins Opposition Parties and Peace Groups to Say "no" -- Again -- to American Missile Defense Plan

( September 30, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Announces 2004 Awards: Seven Canadians Win in Five Categories

( September 27, 2004 | more >> )

Prof Rudner Relies on Press Items as Primary Sources for "research" on Muslims and Terrorism

( September 20, 2004 | more >> )

CIC President to Speak at U of Calgary on "the Americanization of Islam"

( September 14, 2004 | more >> )

Prof's Report Claims "islamic Terrorists Have Embedded Themselves in Canada's Arab Community" -- Islamic Congress Says It's a Hate Crime and Seeks Retraction

( September 13, 2004 | more >> )

Three Years After 9/11: Muslim Immigrant Men Are No Longer Wanted in Canada, Islamic Congress Charges

( September 11, 2004 | more >> )

Chechnya: a Context the Media Does Not Provide

( September 09, 2004 | more >> )

Good Health Care Is a Universal Human Right, Not a Privilege for the Rich, Islamic Congress Says

( September 08, 2004 | more >> )

Canadian Islamic Congress Expresses Deepest Condolences to Families of Victims in Beslan: Asks Canadian Government to Press UN for Independent Investigation

( September 05, 2004 | more >> )

Leading Canadian Academic Calls for Alcohol-free University and College Campuses

( September 02, 2004 | more >> )

The Olympics: Good News for Canada and Muslim Countries: CIC's Alternative Ranking Links Medal Wins to Population

( August 31, 2004 | more >> )

Ten CICF Scholars Awarded $30,000 to Study Media, Law, Social Work, and Political Science

( August 30, 2004 | more >> )

Why Do the Media Find the Religion of Criminal Suspects Relevent Only When They Are Muslims? Asks the Canadian Islamic Congress

( August 29, 2004 | more >> )

"Sharia" Defines Who We Are Says Islamic Congress: Fears of Potential Abuse Called Unfounded

( August 28, 2004 | more >> )

Canadian Islamic Congress to Cover August 26 People's Trial of President Bush

( August 25, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Urges Canadian Hospitals to Adopt Redesigned American Hospital Gowns -- New Style Is More Comfortable and Modest, Alleviates Patient Stress

( August 24, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Urges Martin Government to Back Away from U.S. Ballistic Missile Defence System -- Arms Race in Space Called "immoral, Disastrous and Dumb"

( August 23, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Condemns Israel Building of 1,000 More Illegal Housing Unites for Jews -- Canada's Silence Is Not Acceptable

( August 21, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Welcomes Cotler's Planned Anti-terror Law Review and Offers Expert Witness Input

( August 18, 2004 | more >> )

At Holy Shrines or Not, American Aggression in Iraq must End, Islamic Congress Says -- Canadian Government must Speak out to End American Occupation

( August 12, 2004 | more >> )

Immigration Minister Sgro Targeting Muslims, Islamic Congress Says

( August 11, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Urges Canada to Augment Relief to Flood-ravaged Bangladesh

( August 03, 2004 | more >> )

Canadian Muslims Do Not Preach Extremism, Says Islamic Congress

( July 31, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Welcomes Ontario Government's Condemnation of Anti-muslim Graffiti at Ryerson

( July 28, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Welcomes CRTC Approval of Al-jazeera, but Rejects Agency's Negative Qualification as Unjust

( July 15, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Calls for 2004 Awards Nominations *** New Award Added for Islamic Arts and Literature ***

( July 10, 2004 | more >> )

Muslim Vote Helps Save Canada from Conservative Government: More than 80% of Eligible Canadian Muslims Voted -- with Liberals the Overwhelming Favourite

( June 30, 2004 | more >> )

"the Americanization of Islam" and "anti-islam in the Media" -- CIC President Speaks at Halifax Symposium, June 30 - July 4

( June 28, 2004 | more >> )

NDP Says It's "committed to Repealing" C-36: Liberals Will Do Nothing; Conservatives and Bloc Silent

( June 27, 2004 | more >> )

Liberals Have the Electoral Edge, Predicts U. of Calgary Prof.

( June 24, 2004 | more >> )

GTA Muslim Leaders Urge Community to Vote Liberal

( June 23, 2004 | more >> )

Just Hold Your Nose and Vote Liberal, Advises U. of Calgary Prof

( June 19, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Conducts Muslim Exit Poll: 10 Dinners-for-two to Be Awarded in Participants' Draw

( June 17, 2004 | more >> )

Calling Someone "Muslim Terrorist" Is No Joke in Any Workplace: CIC President Comments as Expert Witness for Ontario Human Rights Commission

( June 14, 2004 | more >> )

Ontario Press Council Rules in Favor of Dr. Elmasry Against Rosie Dimanno of the Toronto Star

( June 10, 2004 | more >> )

Canadian Islamic Congress Says Conservative Party's Anti-social Justice Stance and Militant Foreign Policy Threaten Canadian Character and Values

( June 09, 2004 | more >> )

CIC President to Travel as Guest Imam this Summer, Speaking on "a Caring Muslim Is a Voting Muslim" & "acceptance of the 'Other' in Islam"

( May 26, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Condemns Israeli Reckless Disregard for Human Life

( May 22, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Meets with Deputy Prime Minister on Security Policy Concerns

( April 21, 2004 | more >> )

Russian Federation Ambassador Meets with CIC to Forge New Relations with Russian Muslim Ngos

( April 19, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Condemns Israel's Terror Campaign After Assassination of Palestinian Leader Rantisi

( April 18, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Calls Sharon-bush Plan to Rob Palestinians of Their Lands Immoral and Illegal -- Pm Urged to Raise Issue at April 30 Meeting with Bush

( April 16, 2004 | more >> )

Muslims Call for Multi-issue Informed, Committed Voting

( April 13, 2004 | more >> )

Iraqi Leader Pleads with CIC -- "please Help Stop the Bloodbath"

( April 08, 2004 | more >> )

Toronto Hate-crime Wave Reaches Montreal: CIC Strongly Condemns Attack on Jewish School

( April 05, 2004 | more >> )

Israeli Violation of Sacred Al-aqsa Mosque Condemned -- CIC Urges Faith Leaders and Canadian Government to Protest Aggression

( April 03, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Executives Meet with Csis Director

( April 01, 2004 | more >> )

RCMP Tells CIC "the Matter Is Now Before the Courts" Regarding Raid on Ottawa Muslim Home

( March 31, 2004 | more >> )

Ottawa Muslim Home Raided by RCMP

( March 30, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Meets with Assistant to Irwin Cotler, Minister of Justice and Attorney General

( March 29, 2004 | more >> )

Rabbi Bulka Sends CIC Message of Solidarity After Arson Fire at Pickering Mosque

( March 27, 2004 | more >> )

Canadian Council of Churches Sends CIC Message of Solidarity Following Arson Fire at Pickering Mosque

( March 26, 2004 | more >> )

Hate Crimes Reach Muslims: Mosque Set on Fire, Marked with "jesus Rules" Message

( March 25, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Condemns Israel's Assassination of Ahmed Yassin, 87, as "inhumane Terrorist Act"

( March 22, 2004 | more >> )

( March 21, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Meets with Ambassadors of Muslim Countries in Second Annual Ottawa Consultations

( March 16, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Meets with Federal Foreign Minister to Discuss Major Issues

( March 15, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Sends Condolences to Iraqis for Families of 271 Shi'a Martyrs: Bush Administration Held Responsible for Inadequate Security

( March 06, 2004 | more >> )

Canadian Jewish Groups Criticized for Hosting Extremist Anti-muslim Speaker

( March 04, 2004 | more >> )

CIC National President Among Keynote Speakers at Media Conference in Ottawa

( March 01, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Presents Position Paper on Bill C-6: the Assisted Human Reproduction Act

( February 28, 2004 | more >> )

Martin Government's Bill C-2 Sells out Freedom of Expression with $890,000 Paid for by Cable and Satellite Companies

( February 23, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Condemns "israel-can-do-no-wrong" Ideology -- Says Liberal Mp's Opposition to Security Wall Represents View of Most Canadians

( February 19, 2004 | more >> )

Bill C-2 "fundamentally Flawed" Says Mcdonough Letter

( February 17, 2004 | more >> )

New International Book Deal for One Million Copies Will Net CIC President Zero Royalties

( February 16, 2004 | more >> )

Acquittal of Terrorist Suspect Not Considered Newsworthy by the National Post

( February 12, 2004 | more >> )

Opposition Growing to Bill That Threatens Canadian Viewers of Foreign Satellite Channels

( February 11, 2004 | more >> )

CIC President to Speak in Toronto on "divine Love" and "islam in Canada", February 13 & 14

( February 10, 2004 | more >> )

Martin Government Threatens Canadians Who Watch Foreign Satellite Channels, Including Al-jazeerah

( February 09, 2004 | more >> )

Canadian Muslims Make a Million-dollar Donation of Fresh Eid Meat to National Food Banks

( February 08, 2004 | more >> )

Frum and Perle Co-author Thinly Disguised Hate-manual Against Muslims

( January 24, 2004 | more >> )

Islamic Congress Urges Canadian Muslims to Donate Part of Eid-ul-adha Meat to Local Food Banks

( January 19, 2004 | more >> )

Canadian Muslims Advised Against Travel Through U.S. During Hajj: $10 Million in Losses Predicted for American Airline Industry

( January 12, 2004 | more >> )

CIC Joins with Peace Groups and Political Opposition Parties to Condemn Canadian Role in Planned U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System

( January 11, 2004 | more >> )

Journalist, Lawyer, and Chartered Accountant to Join CIC Board for 2004

( January 05, 2004 | more >> )

CIC First Canadian Ngo to Protest Planned Hijab Ban in France: Urges French Government Review of Legislation and Condemns Al-azhar Leader's Support

( January 01, 2004 | more >> )

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Media Communique - Year 2004

"International Natural Disaster" Designation Urgently Needed, Says CIC