Our Work

  1. A message from our Parliamentary Intern, Caitlin Downie

    When I contacted NCCAR about volunteering, I never expected to be offered a parliamentary internship. Although I had always kept up-to-date with politics I had never imagined a career in politics. Despite m...

    December 03, 2012
  2. Media Release: NCCAR applauds acceptance of Palestine at United Nations / CNRCA se réjoui de l’acceptation de la Palestine aux Nations Unies

    National Council on Canada-Arab Relations | Conseil National des Relations Canado-Arabes Media Release November 30, 2012 Pour version française, cliquez ici NCCAR applauds acceptance of Palestine at ...

    November 30, 2012
  3. TODAY, do not miss out!- Seven Deadly Myths: Israel/Palestine documentary promotion/discussion, Ottawa

    “Israeli Journalist Lia Tarachansky returns to the settlement where she grew up, to uncover a buried history and a landscape of denial.” NCCAR invites you to an insightful discussion with Ms. Tar...

    November 29, 2012
  4. Palestinian refugees Gaza Strip, 1954

    Opinion: What do Gazans have against Israel?

    Is it possible that they just ‘hate Israelis’ so much they are willing to repeatedly risk life and limb attacking Israel? Or are there other explanations?

    November 27, 2012
  5. NCCAR co-hosts Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakkol Karman

    NCCAR proudly co-sponsored the event "Inspiring activism: An evening with Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakkol Karman" with CAIR-CAN on November 21st. The event took place at Centerpointe Studio Theatre and, appropri...

    November 25, 2012
  6. An active year for Parliamentary Outreach

    NCCAR’s Parliamentary Outreach Program was a key priority throughout 2012. NCCAR was active in maintaining and building new relationships with MPs and Senators through parliamentary delegations, meetings, a...

    November 21, 2012
  7. Today, Inspiring Activism: An evening with Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakkol Karman in Ottawa

    NCCAR is proud to announce that we will be co-sponsoring the event, Inspiring activism: An evening with Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakkol Karman, with CAIR-CAN. Join us in honouring Tawakkol Karman, the first Arab w...

    November 21, 2012
  8. "My Arab Spring, My Canada" Book Signing, Ottawa Nov. 17

    NCCAR is pleased to invite you to the “My Arab Spring, My Canada” book signing event with co-author, Dr. Qais Ghanem. DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2012 TIME: 2– 3 PM LOCATION: CHAPTERS- SOUTH KEYS, 2210 BANK STREET, K1V 1J5 NCCAR is al...

    November 09, 2012
  9. PM Benjamin Netanyahu

    Opinion: Leaders must set red lines for peace and prosperity in the Middle East

    Ordinary civilians should be at the heart of the equation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu literally drew a red line on a graphic of a bomb on Sept. 27, illustrating to the United Nations General Assembly i...

    October 24, 2012
  10. "My Arab Spring, My Canada" -- Book Launch, Ottawa Oct. 22nd

    NCCAR’s new Board Member Dr. Qais Ghanem, along with co-author Elie M. Nasrallah, are launching their new book “My Arab Spring, My Canada” in Ottawa on October 22nd. Ottawa Mayor Watson has kindly...

    October 18, 2012