Ottawa Replaces Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia Envoy Roles With Inclusion Advisory Council

Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages Marc Miller speaks to reporters ahead of a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Dec. 2, 2025. The Canadian Press/Spencer ColbyThe Liberal government is dissolving the roles of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia envoys, and creating a new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion to “combat racism and hate” instead.Culture Minister Marc Miller says the two envoy roles will be merged into the new advisory council, which he said will be more broad in focusing on national unity, while still recognizing anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.