Muslim charities are disproportionally targeted by CRA over suspicions of financing terrorism, report finds

Author Brennan Doherty
The CRA's Review and Analysis Division revoked the charitable status of eight organizations between 2008 and 2015. Six were Muslim — yet there is no evidence of any facing terrorism charges.

Why It Matters

Islamic charities provide everything from faith communities to social services for Muslims across Canada. Terrorism-related audits make it more difficult for them to continue this important work.

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