Joe Adam George
Focus on Western Islamism, Apr. 28, 2025
“… the Government of Canada has listed CMPAC as one of go-to organizations in its “Resources for Combatting Islamophobia” section despite the group’s links to the Muslim Brotherhood.”
As Canadians head to the polls today to decide whether Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party should retain power or if they should give the Conservatives the mandate to form government for the first time in nearly a decade, several Islamist groups have stepped up their efforts to solidify their influence over Muslim votes.
Muslim voters have the potential to influence anywhere between 60 to 80 federal ridings out of the 343 across Canada.
At least three organizations—Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and Greater Toronto for Palestine (GTP)— have registered as third parties registered with Elections Canada. (In Canada, the phrase “third party” refers to any individual or organization that is not a political party, candidate, or constituency association, but participates in political advertising).
With their population more than doubling since 2001, Canadian Muslims have become better organized and more influential. They are now nearly 1.8 million strong and constitute 4.9 percent of the Canadian population, which totals over 41 million, making them one of the most powerful voting blocs—a position that Islamists seek to leverage. According to The Canadian Muslim Vote (TCMV), which describes itself as a “nonpartisan organization that focuses on political education and civic engagement,” Muslim voters have the potential to influence anywhere between 60 to 80 federal ridings out of the 343 across Canada. …SOURCE