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The Future of Syria: An Examination of the Political and Socio-Economical Implications in the Region

The Future of Syria: An Examination of the Political and Socio-Economical Implications in the Region

Ottawa Panel Discussion: Wednesday Feb. 22nd, 2012 Join us to hear three expert panelists dissect what is currently happening in Syria. They will provide an analysis of the long term policy implications for the Syrian situation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and share their points of view ...

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NCCAR comments on Israel/Palestine Survey

NCCAR comments on Israel/Palestine Survey

February 2nd, 2012 (Ottawa): The National Council on Canada Arab (NCCAR) was quoted today in a Globe and Mail article expressing some thoughts on the latest poll conducted by Environics on attitudes of Canadians towards our foreign policy in Palestine and Israel. Here's an excerpt from what former President and ...

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Parliamentary Internship Report

Parliamentary Internship Report

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 to expect, but he knew some sort ...

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NCCAR Communique: Yemen's Nobel Prize Winner

NCCAR Communique: Yemen's Nobel Prize Winner

National Council on Canada-Arab Relations | Conseil National des Relations Canado-Arabes Communiqué October 27th , 2011 / 27 Octobre, 2011 Pour version française, cliquez ici October 13th, 2011 (Ottawa): The National Council on Canada-Arab relations congratulates Tawakul Karman on winning the Nobel Peace Prize – celebrating her achievement as Yemen’s first Nobel laureate. She ...

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NCCAR Communiqué - Update on Syria and Yemen

NCCAR Communiqué - Update on Syria and Yemen

National Council on Canada-Arab Relations | Conseil National des Relations Canado-Arabes Communiqué October 18th , 2011 / 18 Octobre, 2011 October 18th, 2011 (Ottawa): The National Council on Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR) is closely following the latest developments in both Yemen and Syria where popular unrest continues to claim many innocent lives.  NCCAR strongly ...

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NCCAR comments on Syria on CBC-Radio Morning News

NCCAR comments on Syria on CBC-Radio Morning News

August 15th, 2011 (Ottawa): Operations Adviser to the National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) Imad Al-Sukkari was a guest on CBC Radio's program the morning rush commenting on the situation in Syria.  To listen to the full interview click here or click on the CBC logo. For more information, please ...

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2011 Conference Thank You

2011 Conference Thank You

The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) would like to thank the Conference Planning Committee and the volunteers for making this past Conference Winds of Change: Implications on Canada Arab Relations a huge success. The Conference Planning Committee included: David Comerford - Immediate Past President and Conference Committee Chair Imad Al-Sukkari ...

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Op-Ed on Economic Development

Op-Ed on Economic Development

November 29th, 2011 (Ottawa): Dr. Bessma Momani who is currently an associate professor for the Balsillie School of International Affairs published an Op-Ed for Embassy Magazine and Huffington Post on the status of economic development in the Arab world. Dr. Momani presented at National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) ...

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NCCAR makes its debut on Sun News Network

September 26th, 2011 (Montreal): The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) former President and current board member Rula Odeh was interviewed live from a studio in Montreal by the Sun News Network broadcaster Brian Dunston. In the interview, Mrs. Odeh emphasized the importance of recognizing Palestinian statehood and …Continue reading

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NCCAR rebuts arguments against the UN recognition of a Palestinian state

September 19th , 2011 (Ottawa):  The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) Secretary Peter Larson published an article titled ‘Who’s afraid of a UN Vote?’ in the Ottawa Citizen newspaper. In the article, Larson focuses his attention on providing counter arguments to American born …Continue reading

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NCCAR interviewed on CTV News on the Palestinian bid for Statehood

September 18th , 2011 (Ottawa):  The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) long-standing board member Rula Odeh was quoted in a CTV News article.  Odeh commented on the importance of recognizing a Palestinian state. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

UN recognition of statehood will …Continue reading

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NCCAR Event : Showing of the Film Budrus

NCCAR INVITES YOU TO A:

A Movie Showing of Award Winning Film Budrus

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NCCAR Op-Ed on the 10 year Anniversary of 9/11

September 15th, 2011 (Ottawa): The President of the National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) David Comerford, recently published an Op-Ed article analyzing the impact the events of September 11th had on Canada’s domestic and international public policies. The article was published in the September …Continue reading

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Special Announcement: 2011 NCCAR Conference and AGM

REGISTER |   FULL PROGRAM (PDF) – English / Français |   Conference micro-site

NCCAR National Conference and Annual General Meeting

26-27 November 2011

Holiday Inn la Chaudière, Gatineau, Quebec

The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) invites you to reserve November …Continue reading

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NCCAR Op-Ed on the Palestinian State UN Vote

August 31st, 2011 (Ottawa): The  National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) Secretary Peter Larson published an Op-Ed article in Embassy Magazine. In the article, Mr. Larson presents arguments on why the Canadian government should vote in favor of recognizing a …Continue reading

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NCCAR wishes Canadians Eid Mubarak

August 30th, 2011 (Ottawa): The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) would like to extend its warmest wishes to all Canadians celebrating this joyous occasion.

Le 30 Août , 2011 (Ottawa) : Le Conseil National des Relations Canado-Arabes (CNRCA) souhaite étendre ses vœux les plus chaleureux à tous les Canadiens célèbrent cette …Continue reading

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NCCAR cautiously optimistic about Libya

August 26, 2011 (Ottawa): The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) is following closely the latest developments in Libya.  The rebel forces backed by the National Transitional Council of Libya (NTCL) have gained control of the majority of neighborhoods …Continue reading

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NCCAR Open Letter commemorating the life of Jack Layton (1950-2011)

The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) would like to express its deepest sympathies and condolences for the loss of her Majesty’s Leader of the Official Opposition Jack Layton.

Throughout his career, Mr. Layton has always been principled, civil, passionate and hopeful that our …Continue reading

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