Mission

 

ASFC’s mission supports the principles of multiculturalism, pluralism, and freedom of thought and expression by helping Canadian Muslims integrate into Canadian society and take an active part in its POLITICAL,

economic, social, and cultural AFFAIRS. 

In response to Canada’s changing diversity and to address emerging issues such as Al Qaeda inspired radicalization, which could lead to terrorism or sympathy and support for it, ASFC’s mission focus’ particular attention to the following priorities:

 

1. Supporting the political, economic, social, and cultural integration of new Canadians and cultural communities; 
 

2. Facilitating programs such as mentorship, volunteerism, leadership, and civic education among at-risk cultural youth; and
 

3. Promoting inter-cultural understanding and Canadian values (democracy, DEMOCRATIC VALUES, freedom OF SPEECH, RELIGION & EXPRESSION, human rights and rule of law) through community initiatives, with the objective of addressing issues of cultural social exclusion (parallel communities) and radicalization.