| Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia | |
|---|---|
| Représentant(e) spécial(e) chargé(e) de la lutte contre l'islamophobie | |
| Appointer | Prime Minister of Canada |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Formation | 2023 |
| First holder | Amira Elghawaby |
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The Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia role is four year term, appointed by the federal government of Canada. [2]
In June 2022, the federal government of Canada announced plans to create the office. [2]
On January 26, 2023, [3] Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first representative. [2] [4] The office was allocated a budget of $5.6 million to cover the first five years of activities. [2]
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