Canada on Thursday announced the appointment of its first special representative on combatting Islamophobia. The position was created following recent attacks on Muslims in the country.
Journalist and an active human rights campaigner Amira Elghawaby has been chosen for the position. She will "serve as a champion, advisor, expert and representative to support and enhance the federal government’s efforts in the fight against Islamophobia, systemic racism, racial discrimination and religious intolerance," a statement by the prime minister's office said.