Anxiety intensifies in Toronto's suburbs as anti-Muslim rhetoric escalates

A protester of religious accommodations in Peel Region schools who was barred
entry to the Peel District School Board meeting April 12 in Mississauga, shouts
at a group called Brampton Against Fascism.

Hamza Aziz makes sure to stay close to a friend at all times, and his parents have told him not to be outside after dark – precautions the student never imagined would be needed in his quiet corner of suburban Toronto.

But recent tensions between his school board and some members of the community, including anti-Muslim groups, over providing space for Mr. Aziz and other students to pray as a group every Friday have heightened concerns about safety in the Peel region, just west of Toronto.

“[My parents] are afraid of hate crimes towards the Muslim community, especially since that’s been on the rise lately,” said Mr. Aziz, a high-school student in Mississauga.

That anxiety forced the Peel District School Board to step up security measures at its most recent board meeting on Wednesday evening. Police and security guards were present, guests had to sign in and show identification at the door and the meeting was videotaped. Outside, a group who covered their faces with bandanas to prevent nearby protesters from identifying them said they were there to escort people into the board office safely.  (more...)

Anxiety intensifies in Toronto's suburbs as anti-Muslim rhetoric escalates

This is an issue of concern to Catholics, who could end up being persecuted by both sides. Here, the Communists are taking the moral high ground:

Brampton Against Fascism

Catholics must NOT be human shields for fascists, or we will become accomplices in their outrages.

Background:

Peel school board steps up security at meetings to rid them of 'racist outbursts'

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