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Tracing Anti-Islamic Discourse in the European Premodern Context by Reading Europe with Muslim Eyes (REME)
November 29, 2025This piece explores the philosophical underpinnings of REME and affirms the fundamental role history plays in tempering understandings of our current moment.
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Launch of new data report on Muslim demographics
October 31, 2025The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS), in partnership with Islamic Relief Canada (IRC) are excited to launch a new data report titled: Canadian Muslim Demographics, Socioeconomics, Social Attitudes, and Experiential Outcomes. The report offers a data analysis of the makeup of Canadian Muslim communities and how they are evolving over time. BackgroundIn 2023, IRC approached […]
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Community Engagement Policy
August 15, 2022As we pursue innovative research projects collaboratively with others, we recognize these as important and timely engagements in which all parties to the project share a specific commitment consistent with the principles and priorities of all parties involved. The IIS does not expect community partners to alter their varied priorities and policies to align with those of the IIS or the University of Toronto, nor will the IIS alter its core mission and purpose.
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