Who is the mysterious imam who inspired Ontario’s anti-Islamophobia motion?
Posted by: Jonathan D. Halevi February 28, 2017
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On February 23, 2017 the Ontario legislature unanimously passed a motion against Islamophobia. The motion that was tabled by Liberal MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers, MPP (Ottawa—Vanier) reads the following:
In the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario should reaffirm that diversity has always played an important part in Ontario’s culture and heritage; recognize the significant contributions Muslims have made, and continue to make, to Ontario’s cultural and social fabric and prosperity; stand against all forms of hatred, hostility, prejudice, racism and intolerance; rebuke the notable growing tide of anti-Muslim rhetoric and sentiments; denounce hate attacks, threats of violence and hate crimes against people of the Muslim faith; condemn all forms of Islamophobia and reaffirm its support for government’s efforts, through the Anti-Racism Directorate, to address and prevent systemic racism across government policy, programs and services, and increase anti-racism education and awareness, including Islamophobia, in all parts of the province.
In her speech at the legislature, MPP Des Rosiers mentioned only the family name of a Muslim religious leader who encouraged her to table the anti-Islamophobia motion. The following is an excerpt from Des Rosiers’ statement:
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