In the wake of multiple, lethal attacks on Canadian Muslims in recent years, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has released 60 policy recommendations to combat hate and racism across the country. The recommendations, which include Criminal Code amendments to better deal with hate crimes, a curriculum review and a national fund for victims of Islamophobia, come in advance of a national summit on Islamophobia this week. Mustafa Farooq, National Council of Canadian Muslims CEO, said at another news conference in London, Ont., that governments have a role on this issue. WATCH | Calling for action to fight Islamophobia:All 3 levels of government called upon to take action against Islamophobia Canada 2:52 Ahead of the National Summit on Islamophobia, National Council of Canadian Muslims CEO Mustafa Farooq outlined what he wants each level of government to do to help fight Islamophobia. "There are many Canadians of all backgrounds who have been abiding allies of Canadian Muslim communities and diverse communities in general," the NCCM said.

Source: CBC News July 19, 2021 15:42 UTC