A recent report highlights a growing concern about networks linked to the Muslim Brotherhood infiltrating Canada’s key sectors. Analysts warn that this could challenge U.S. and Western democracies.
Report Findings
The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) issued a report showing connections between Muslim Brotherhood-linked entities and Canadian institutions, including politics and higher education. The report illustrates how these networks gain legitimacy and influence, often escaping scrutiny. Charles Asher Small, ISGAP’s executive director, emphasizes the threat to Canadian democracy rooted in openness and civil liberties.
Canada’s challenge is not merely isolated extremist voices, but interconnected networks acquiring legitimacy and influence, with protection from scrutiny.
Muslim Association of Canada Involvement
The study found affiliations between the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) and the Muslim Brotherhood. MAC is one of Canada’s major Muslim nonprofit organizations, running mosques, community centers, and educational programs. The ISGAP alleges that these connections could affect MAC’s activities.
In response, MAC dismissed the report as a biased effort to incite Islamophobia, noting the Ontario Superior Court challenged the allegations. They stated that their audit by Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) found no evidence of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood after preliminary queries were dismissed.
Electoral Influence
The ISGAP study describes how campaigns linked with the Muslim Brotherhood have influenced Canada’s election process. It mentions a “Vote Palestine” campaign backing 344 candidates across four parties during the 2025 election cycle.
Implications for the U.S.
Charles Asher Small voiced concerns over similar influence tactics reaching the U.S., referencing historical collaborations like in the Iranian Revolution. This matter raises alarms about radical groups aiming to diminish Western influence.
Comments from Dalia Ziada, who fled Egypt after criticizing Hamas, further underline the potential threat. She warns of a collaboration between the radical left and radical Islam in the red-green alliance that opposes Western democracies.
We’ve witnessed a ‘sinful marriage’ between radical left and radical Islamism for years, challenging Western liberal democracy.
International Criticism
The U.S. government has previously criticized the Muslim Brotherhood, with action taken by the Treasury Department targeting associated branches and individuals. In 2019, the Egyptian and Jordanian branches were listed as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Sanctions have hit figures accused of financing Hamas’s military operations.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed commitment to pursuing terrorists and disrupting their financing, whether through charities, businesses, or hidden financial networks.
Recommendations
The ISGAP report calls for policy reforms in Canada to mitigate the influence of Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated groups on elections and institutions.
The Canadian Embassy in Washington has not commented on the report findings.