The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is calling on all Canadians to urge their elected officials to fully review and debate proposed security laws under Bill C-51.

Legal experts, civil liberties organizations, and several newspaper editorials have raised serious concerns and reservations about the proposed legislation.

The International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group, of which the NCCM is a member, is urging the government “to allow for serious debate and thorough consideration of the bill and calls for extended and wide-ranging consultations in public parliamentary committee hearings.”

The NCCM is further calling on Canadians to request that elected officials consult with mainstream Canadian Muslim organizations to better understand the challenges currently facing communities and to learn about the work already underway across the country to address radicalization towards extremist violence.

TAKE ACTION NOW:

You can:

1. Send an email to the Prime Minister and your Member of Parliament using our automatic form to the right to call for a full review and debate of Bill C-51, as well as extending an invitation to your elected representative to consult with local and national Canadian Muslim leaders and representatives.

2. Follow-up with a phone call to your MP’s office and to the PMO to express your concerns. To find your MP’s e-mail and phone number using your postal code check here.

3. Share this Action Alert widely through email & social media networks.

4. Support NCCM and help us keep working defending the rights of all Canadians. Remember, the NCCM is zakat-eligible and is also a non-profit organization that depends on the support of Canadians like you. Communities need strong, professional institutions. Make a financial contribution today.

Important points to consider including in your emails and phone conversations: