Trudeau under fire for attending controversial Islamic group's event

Justin Trudeau

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JESSICA HUME | QMI AGENCY

 

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 OTTAWA — The Muslim Canadian Congress criticized Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Tuesday for his association with what it calls "Canada's leading Islamist group."

Last Friday Trudeau was the guest at an Islamic Society of North America event. The organization and its Canadian branch endorse polygamy and support Sharia law in Canada.

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"We are deeply disappointed that Justin Trudeau continues to appease known Islamist organizations that not only have a tainted record in the U.S. but who are known proponents of Sharia law in Canada," MCC president Mumtaz Khan said.

Last year, Trudeau caused a stir by delivering the keynote speech at the Reviving the Islamic Spirit conference, which listed another controversial group, IRFAN Canada, as a sponsor until days before the conference.

Newly appointed Immigration Minister Chris Alexander didn't want to criticize Trudeau, but said he was invited to speak at the same event and declined.

B'nai Brith president Frank Dimant has requested a meeting with Trudeau to discuss concerns with the group, as well as Trudeau's vision for Canada.