January 12th, 2012
I applied to volunteer with the National Council on Canada-Arab Relations in the hopes of gaining experience beneficial to my future. I am happy to say that my expectations were met. I began in early October, 2011 and thus far, I’ve gained skills in …Continue reading
January 6th, 2012
My Experience with NCCAR
When Rula called to train me for my volunteer work with NCCAR, I knew straight away this would be an exciting learning experience. Through this volunteer internship, I’ve gained knowledge of the Middle East and Canadian policy, as well as …Continue reading
January 6th, 2012
Report by Katie Gowrie
NCCAR Parliamentary Interns share their experience in the House of Commons
Ghaith El Mohtar decided to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. When he stepped into Elizabeth May’s office for the first time, she had no idea what …Continue reading
September 16th, 2011
NCCAR INVITES YOU TO A:
A Movie Showing of Award Winning Film Budrus
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May 31st, 2011

Operating since 1996, the Parliamentary Internship Program has become a fundamental component of the National Council on Canada-Arab Relations’ (NCCAR) Educational Program. This placement is available to young Canadians of Arab origin currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary educational institution. It provides …Continue reading
April 7th, 2011
NCCAR is pleased to offer a series of free, interactive webinars on timely and important topics. Participate from any computer, anywhere. Featuring special guests, professionally facilitated and with relevant suggested reading / viewing materials to review prior to the discussion.
All …Continue reading
December 29th, 2010
Gisèle Kayata Eid is a journalist and an author. She is Lebanese-Canadian, a professor at St Joseph University of Beirut, as well as at the Lebanese University. Correspondent of Elle Oriental and La Revue du Liban. She also organizes writing workshops. She is the author of Accommodante Montréal, published …Continue reading
December 10th, 2010

By Jana Chehayeb
Arriving at the Confederation Building on the west side of Parliament at 9:30 am on July 6, 2010, I had no idea what to expect. What I did not know was that my internship was to last for 6 weeks but leave a mark on …Continue reading
August 25th, 2010
Let’s go to the movies! This year’s World Film Festival in Montreal (Aug. 26 – Sept. 6) offers films from Algeria, Dubai, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon and Morocco (details below).
NCCAR is organizing a movie and lunch this Saturday Aug. 28th (10 …Continue reading
May 12th, 2010
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On May 1st 2010, NCCAR hosted a cultural event in Ottawa. More than 25 NCCAR members and supporters from Ottawa and Montreal attended Arthur Milner’s play “FACTS” at the Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) in Ottawa. Set …Continue reading
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