Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
| Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia | |
|---|---|
| Représentant(e) spécial(e) chargé(e) de la lutte contre l'islamophobie | |
| Status | Office Abolished |
| Appointer | Prime Minister of Canada |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Formation | 2023 |
| First holder | Amira Elghawaby |
| Abolished | 2026 |
| Succession | Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion[1] |
The Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia was a Canadian federal government office created in January 2023.
Description
The Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia role is a four year term, appointed by the federal government of Canada.[2]
History
In June 2022, the federal government of Canada announced plans to create the office.[2]
On January 26, 2023,[3] Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first representative.[2][4] The office was allocated a budget of $5.6 million to cover the first five years of activities.[2]
The office was abolished by the Carney government in February 2026 in favour of a new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion.[5]
References
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/new-equity-advisory-council-9.7073987
- ^ a b c d Zimonjic, Peter (26 Jan 2023). "Trudeau announces Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first representative to combat Islamophobia". CBC.
- ^ "Canada appoints first representative to fight Islamophobia". www.aljazeera.com. 26 Jan 2023. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ^ "Canada appoints first-ever special advisor on tackling Islamophobia - National | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/new-equity-advisory-council-9.7073987