Does the surge of desecration at mosques in Canada represent a new trend or simply the
frustration of an unhappy soul? The evidence suggests that these are isolated incidents and that the Muslims’ interaction with fellow Canadians of other faiths remains largely positive.

In the last two years mosques or construction sites have been vandalized in Gatineau, Ottawa, Montreal, Hamilton, Waterloo, and Vancouver. The Outaouais Islamic Center in Gatineau, Quebec, was vandalized twice last week – following two earlier attacks – with attempts to smash windows, set cars on fire and the spraying of hatemessages. Another mosque in Aylmer, Quebec received a letter asking Muslims to leave Canada.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney
condemned these attacks, as did B’nai Brith Canada and the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs. Quebec
authorities stepped up vigilance and search for the culprits. They had nabbed teenagers for the earlier attacks. »»»Menafn.com

Canadian laws impose stiffer penalties for hate-related violence.

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