A 200‑page report released by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) warns that organizations aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood have become deeply embedded in Canada’s democratic institutions. The study, titled Assault on Democratic Values and Principles: How Islamist Entryism Weakens Civil Society and Higher Education in Canada, maps connections between the Muslim Brotherhood and a range of Canadian entities, including charitable groups, political campaigns and universities.
Key findings
The report identifies the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), a nonprofit based in Mississauga that runs mosques, community centers, schools and educational programs, as having “direct or indirect” ties to the Brotherhood. ISGAP alleges that these links could influence the organization’s activities and provide a conduit for foreign funding.
According to the study, coordinated efforts such as the “Vote Palestine” campaign secured endorsements from 344 candidates across four political parties in the 2025 federal election cycle. The authors argue that this reflects a broader “red‑green alliance” in which radical left groups and Islamist networks cooperate to shape policy and public opinion.
Responses from the Muslim Association of Canada
MAC rejected the allegations, calling the ISGAP report a “biased, unsubstantiated hit piece” that relies on discredited claims. In a statement to Fox News Digital, the association said a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audit had been completed and that any preliminary questions about Brotherhood ties were dismissed in the agency’s final conclusion. The group maintains that it is an independent Canadian organization and that the report fuels Islamophobia.
U.S. perspective
Charles Asher Small, executive director of ISGAP, told Fox News Digital that the findings serve as a warning for potential influence on the United States. He linked the Canadian situation to a broader pattern of radical political Islam seeking to diminish Western influence, citing the 1979 Iranian Revolution as a historical precedent.
U.S. officials have previously designated Egyptian and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. In July 2025, the Treasury Department sanctioned a senior Egyptian Brotherhood official for allegedly financing Hamas’s military wing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration would continue to pursue those who enable terrorism, whether through charities or other financial networks.
Calls for policy action
The ISGAP report urges the Canadian government to adopt policy changes aimed at reducing the Brotherhood’s influence in elections and public institutions. It recommends greater scrutiny of public funding, tighter oversight of charitable organizations and stronger transparency requirements for foreign donations.
The Canadian Embassy in Washington did not respond to requests for comment.
Context and implications
While the report focuses on Canada, its authors argue that the infiltration of Islamist networks into democratic societies poses a risk to the United States and other Western nations. The study adds to ongoing debates about foreign influence, religious extremism and the protection of civil liberties in liberal democracies.
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