On June 6th of 2021, a hate crime was committed in London, Ontario. It was a violent act against the Muslim members of our community which resulted in four charges of first degree murder, and one of attempted murder. 

In remembrance of this terrible event, and to prevent any like it from reoccurring, I am humbly calling upon Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Minister Steven Guilbeault to make June 6th the official National Day Against Islamophobia. We do not currently have a day to celebrate the contributions of our Canadian Muslim community, think of those who are affected by Islamophobia and hate crimes against Muslims, or to remember those who lost their lives and loved ones during the June 6th atrocity. 

As a country, we will grieve together for the victims and loved ones of violent acts against the Islamic community. The multitudes of contributions that have been made by Canadian Muslims better the lives of Canadians every day. This is why I believe that June 6th should serve as both a day to remember, as well as a day to celebrate and learn about Canadian Muslim contributions and culture. By having a day to remember, learn about, and celebrate our Canadian Islamic community members, we display our support to their community and express our desire to eradicate anti-Islamic hate crimes from our country. Hate crimes have no place in our country, and all of our Canadian citizens deserve to be celebrated, supported, and cherished.