Shock is rippling throughout Durham and across Canada after an unprovoked attack at the Ajax library against a woman wearing a hijab. Another woman is accuse
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he was horrified to hear about the incident and said Islamophobia has no place in Canada.This hate-motivated attack is a reminder that divisive rhetoric is a stain on our country and not part of our Canadian values.The Muslim Advisory Council of Canada is calling the incident “deeply disturbing” and says the violent act is a terrifying reminder of the rising Islamophobia faced by Muslims across Canada, especially Muslim women who wear the hijab.
Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier and the Chair of the Ajax Library Board Piyali Correya also echoed similar sentiments and encouraged anyone impacted to reach out to the town for support. They released the following statement:
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