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Muslim and Arab Quebecers are asked to exercise their right and vote on December 8th, 2008 in Québec Election

Posted December 7th, 2008 by admin

Press Release

For Immediate Release

The Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF)

And Parol Arabe (PA)


www.fmc-cmf.com

Muslim and Arab Quebecers are asked to exercise their right and vote on December 8th, 2008 in Québec Election

(Montreal, December 4, 2008) The Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) and Parole Arabe (PA) call on Muslim and Arab citizens of Quebec to exercise their right to vote on December 8th, 2008, in Québec Election. Voting is a defence of democracy and an effective way to protect your rights and civil liberties.

“Elections are an opportunity for each of us, whether belonging to a specific ethnic or religious community or not, to express our concerns.  We equally encourage all citizens to vote for the candidate and the party that stand for what they believe in.” said Houssam Badran, spokesperson for the Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF).

“We also encourage all Arab and Muslim Quebecers to raise their concerns with the candidates and to judge those who are already members of the National Assembly by what they did, not only what they promise!” said Ehab Lotayef, spokesperson for Parole Arabe (PA).

The Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) and Parole Arabe (PA) remind you of the importance of your vote and that it is crucial in protecting your rights, and ask you to learn more about the candidates in your riding and to vote for those who confront Islamophobia, racial profiling and all forms of discrimination.

Participate in large numbers in the electoral process on December 8, 2008.  Remember that every vote counts and that your vote and your participation in the electoral process play an important role in establishing the rightful place for your community in the Quebec society.

For information on candidates, ridings and the election process in general please consult

English: http://www.monvote.qc.ca/en/

French: http://www.monvote.qc.ca/fr/

Media Contacts:

Ehab Lotayef

spokesperson for Parole Arabe

(514) 941-9792

ehab.lotayef@mcgill.ca

Houssam Badran,

spokesperson for the Canadian Muslim Forum

(514) 827-2526

hbadran@fmc-cmf.com

Forum musulman canadien \ Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF)

C.P. 92037, Brossard,

Québec, Canada, J4W 3K8

info@fmc-cmf.com

www.fmc-cmf.com

Established in 1993, the Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) is a community, non-partisan and non-profit organization.  The FMC-CMF represents the collective and common interest of the Muslim Community on issues relating to public policy and defends and protects their civil rights.

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