Publications
This page contains links to publications that are associated with the IIS, its projects, or affiliates.
Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA)
Archives of Muslims in Canada: Environmental Scan
Published on October 30, 2019The IIS sponsors a research group called the Study of Islam and Muslims in Canada (SIMiC). Among SIMiC’s various projects, the IIS is launching MiCA, the Muslims in Canada Archive. This report provides an environmental scan of Canada’s archival landscape, showcasing the fundamental gaps in both archival records and archival practices that render Muslims virtually invisible in Canadian archives across the country.
Author: Moska Rokay
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Muslims in Canada Data Initiative (MiCDI)
Canadian Muslim Health Exceptionalism—Community Consultation
Published on November 17, 2020This report follows a recent scoping review on Canadian Muslim health. The report looks at existing research and scholarship about the data available on Canadian Muslim health. It also identifies opportunities to bridge the gap between health care and research within policy, practice, and community.
Authors: Sarah Shah, Aleena Atif
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Canadian Muslims: Demographics, Discrimination, Religiosity, and Voting
Published on October 5, 2019This report from the Institute of Islamic Studies’ Data Analysis Team under the auspices of our Study of Islam and Muslims in Canada Project (SIMiC). The report examines the demographic make-up of Canada’s Muslim communities. A product of an IIS hosted consultation between academic researchers and community organizations, this report provides large-data set analyses on a wide range of questions posed by community organizations.
Author: Sarah Shah
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Structural Islamophobia Research Lab (SIRL)
National inherent risk assessment working group
Published on October 9, 2024The National inherent risk assessment working group (NIRAWG) aimed to reassess the AML/ATF risk assessment methodologies, taking into account the sector’s diversity and efforts to mitigate terrorism financing risks since 9/11.
Publication Series: Report #4 of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector – October 2024 Read this publication⟶
Definition of charity and charitable purposes working group
Published on October 9, 2024The group examined the current regulatory approach to charitable purposes and activities to determine what, if anything, is missing. It examined the advantages and disadvantages of a statutory definition of “charity” in the Income Tax Act. The group’s recommendations emphasize the importance of reconciliation-focused policy reviews and consultations with Indigenous communities. Their suggestions aim to modernize charity law and regulation, making it more inclusive and equitable.
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Systemic Islamophobia in Canada: A Research Agenda
Published on April 3, 2023Systemic Islamophobia in Canada presents critical perspectives on systemic Islamophobia in Canadian politics, law, and society, and maps areas for future research and inquiry.
Author: Anver Emon
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Under Layered Suspicion: A Review of CRA Audits of Muslim-led Charities
Published on March 31, 2021Under Layered Suspicion identifies whole-of-government policies and patterns of audit practices that together demonstrate potential biases in Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audits of Muslim-led charities.
Author: Anver Emon
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