Recently, a driver intentionally ran over a family of 5 and killed a father, mother, grandmother, and daughter in Ontario on the basis of their religion, Islam. Because of this, a boy is now an orphan. This killing has caused an outcry for the government to take action regarding the hate crimes against Muslims. Mohamed Salih, a member of London’s City Council, has said, “Even after this, there are still people saying that Islamophobia doesn’t exist. The challenge and a reality we must face is that far too often in our city, there is Islamophobia. It’s something we’ve known for far too long.”
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After lifting COVID-19 restrictions for a few hours, Justin Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister, went to a memorial for the family, along with thousands of people. At the vigil, Trudeau said, “Islamophobia is real. Racism is real. We must stand together and say no to hatred.”
