Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia

The Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia is a Canadian Federal Government office created in January 2023.

Description
The Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia role is four year term, appointed by the federal government of Canada.

History
In June 2022, the federal government of Canada announced plans to create the office.

On January 26, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first representative. The office was allocated a budget of $5.6 million to cover the first five years of activities.