Peggy Sattler MPP, London West

Our London Family Act was first introduced in 2022 in response to a rise in hate-motivated incidents and attacks, including the tragic killing of four members of the Afzaal family in an act of terrorism on June 6, 2021.

The bill was developed through an extensive process of consultation with those affected by Islamophobia, racism and hate. It includes the following measures:

1. New tools and strategies for Ontario schools to combat all forms of racism, including Islamophobia.
2. A provincial review of hate crimes and hate-motivated incidents in Ontario. 
3. Safe Zones around religious institutions, which are often the targets of intimidation and hate motivated demonstrations. 
4. Empowering the Speaker to ban protests at Queen’s Park that incite hate. 
5. Dismantling white supremacist groups by preventing them from registering as societies. 
6. Establishing an Ontario Anti-Racism Advisory and Advocacy Council to make sure racialized communities have a say on government policies that impact their lives. 

Unfortunately, Our London Family Act was never debated at Queen’s Park, and must be re-introduced in order to move forward.

Two years after its initial introduction, at a time of surging Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism, we want to hear from you about what actions the government should take to address Islamophobia, racism and hate, and whether changes to Our London Family Act are needed.  

We are consulting with Londoners on the bill during August and September.

There are a few ways you can participate:

1. In-person consultation
   Members of the London community are invited to participate in an in-person consultation. You can request to present or RSVP to attend without speaking now.
   
   
2. Survey
   A survey will be available soon. Check back here for updates.
   
   
3. By phone or email.
   Contact your MPP before the end of September to share your thoughts on this bill:
   
   Peggy Sattler, London West
   [email protected] or 519-657-3120
   
   Terence Kernaghan, London North Centre
   [email protected] or 519-432-7339
   
   Teresa Armstrong, London-Fanshawe
   [email protected] or 519-668-1104