A report released recently revealed a huge rise in Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism in Canada amid the war on Gaza.

Titled "Islamophobia on the rise: Taking action, confronting hate and protecting civil liberties together," it was published by Canada's Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The report indicated that the number of hate incidents targeting Muslims reported to the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) increased by 1,300% in the final quarter of 2023, encompassing harassment, vandalism, defamation and threats of violence.

Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s special representative on combating Islamophobia, noted that over 1,000 incidents of Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism were reported between October 7, 2023, and March 2024.

The report urges the federal government to publicly denounce anti-Palestinian racism, enhance mosque security, and introduce anti-Islamophobia education in schools. It emphasizes the need for community engagement and policy reforms to effectively combat these forms of hate.