Trudeau announces Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first representative to combat Islamophobia
In her new role, Elghawaby will provide policy and legislative advice and proposals and suggest programs and regulations that will be inclusive, the statement explained.
Elghawaby's role will be funded through the $85 million proposed in the budget over four years, starting in 2022-23, which will also contribute to a new anti-racism strategy and national action plan on combating hate.Elghawaby currently works as a communications lead for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.
She has previously worked with the Canadian labour movement on human rights issues, and spent five years promoting civil liberties at the National Council of Canadian Muslims, ending in 2017.
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