About NCCAR

The National Council on Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR) is a charitable organization whose mission is to build ties between Canadians and people of the Arab World in order to develop stronger relations and cooperation between them, as well as raise an appreciation of their common values.

NCCAR is a member-driven organization supported by Canadians of diverse backgrounds across Canada.

Le conseil national des relations canado-arabes est une organisation charitable dont l’objet est de tisser des liens entre les Canadiennes et Canadiens et les gens dans le monde arabe, de manière à développer des relations plus fortes et reconnaître les valeurs qu’ils tiennent en commun.

Le Conseil vit du dynamisme de ses membres et jouit de l’appui de Canadiens de diverses origines à travers le pays.

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE STAND FOR

NCCAR is composed of a diverse membership with Canadians of English, French, Arab, Christian, Muslim and Jewish backgrounds amongst others.

Together, we advocate for principles that Canadians cherish:

Truth, justice, freedom, democracy, equality and security for all people as found in international law.
Canadian public policies based on the rule of law.
The importance of multilateralism as the principal means of solving the world’s challenges.

NCCAR is an example of how Canadians of diverse backgrounds are collaborating to uphold these principles and achieve better ties on a people-to-people level, regardless of our ethnic or faith background.

Given the current political and media realities and trends, this is a critical advantage that we leverage in our work.

WHAT WE DO

NCCAR:

builds ties between Canadians and the people of the Arab world in order to develop stronger relations and cooperation, as well as raise an appreciation of their common values.
has a positive, enduring impact on Canadians’ understanding of people from the Arab world, on Canadian policies, positions and practices
is a reliable source of information, insights and ideas for government, parliamentarians, decision-makers, media, business, academics and Canadians.
has a near 25-year record of impact and relationships in Ottawa, with offices steps away from Parliament Hill affording easy and regular access to parliamentarians and government officials.
has strong communications capabilities:
- issues regular statements and press releases
- conducts media interviews via print, radio and TV
- media coverage monitoring and analyses
- regular updates to members through newsletters, website, calls and in-person contacts
- provides Canadians with opportunities to gain valuable experience, knowledge and leadership skills, equipping them to become future, influential Canadian leaders.