In early November 2019, Thunder Bay Mayor Bill Mauro presented 18 year old Jordanian Canadian Yamaan Alsumadi with the 2019 Youth Leader Award, one of six Community Safety Awards granted each year, for her work as co-president of the city's Regional Multicultural Youth Council. 

In June 2019, Simon Jolin-Barette, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusiveness, introduced Bill 21, which forbids public employees, including teachers, police officers, and prosecutors, from wearing religious symbols such as hijabs, kippahs, or turbans. 

A new one-of-a-kind events and coworking space has joined the vibrant neighbourhood of Little Italy. Located at 499 Preston Street, Collabüro is easily accessible by o-train, bus or car, and provides its members with close proximity to local eateries and green spaces such as Dow’s Lake.

Crime Prevention Ottawa held its annual Community Safety Award ceremony on November 4th, where it honours Ottawa-based crime prevention initiatives.

Hiiraan Online has reported that Somali Canadian activist Almaas Elman was shot dead near the Halane compound in Mogadishu, Somalia on November 20, 2019.

"Untying the Knot", by Bangladeshi Canadian filmmaker Zana Shammi, is screening on November 2 in Montreal as part of the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal, click here for details.

The 2019 Canadian Federal Election took place on Monday, October 21, 2019. 

Thawrih (Revolutionary in Arabic), founded in 2017, is an Ottawa start-up that makes hand-made activewear from breathable materials for Muslims (including hijabs) and Sikhs (including turbans).

Thawrih (Revoluntionary in Arabic) is an Ottawa start-up that makes hand-made activewear for Muslims (including hijabs) and Sikhs (including turbans).

The 2019 Canadian Federal Election is taking place on Monday, October 21, 2019.