Minister Guilbeault announces the reappointment of Mohammed Hashim as Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation

Mohammed Hashim has been reappointed as Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation for a five-year term, effective October 13, 2025

GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 2, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, today announced the reappointment of Mohammed Hashim as Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) for a five-year term, effective October 13, 2025.

Mr. Hashim has been serving as Executive Director of the CRRF since October 2020. Under his leadership, the Crown corporation has expanded its presence and stature across Canada, advancing important national conversations on race relations, equity, and inclusion. He also leads the National Hate Crimes Taskforce in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to better understand and address systemic challenges in combatting hate crimes, support communities, and equip the justice system to investigate and prosecute hate-related offences.

With over 20 years of experience as a human rights advocate, Mr. Hashim has had a multidisciplinary career spanning the non-profit sector, community organizations, the labour movement, government, and communications consulting. His work has consistently focused on innovative approaches to public policy and legislation to improve the lives of Canadians. A keen advocate and strategic leader, he has contributed to numerous legislative and policy agendas to address racism and hate in Canada.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation was created by the Government of Canada as a Crown corporation in 1996, as part of the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement, to reaffirm the principles of justice and equality for all in Canada. It is a Crown corporation within the Canadian Heritage portfolio.

Quotes

"Congratulations to Mohammed Hashim on his reappointment as Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Mr. Hashim is a strategic and passionate leader whose work has contributed to advancing human rights, combatting racism and addressing hate in Canada. I am confident that his experience and dedication will ensure that the Foundation continues to play a leading role in strengthening relations between Canadians from various backgrounds and in promoting equity across the country."

—The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages

"My colleagues on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation join me in congratulating Mohammed Hashim on his reappointment as CEO and Executive Director of the CRRF. We look forward to continuing to benefit from Mohammed's strong leadership as we work to advance our important work to create systemic solutions and advance public policy on anti-racism by supporting organizations across Canada to combat racism and by creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue."

—Teresa Woo-Paw, Chairperson, Canadian Race Relations Foundation

Quick Facts

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is a federal Crown corporation mandated to raise public awareness of the causes and manifestations of racism in Canada. The CCRF works toward strengthening the social fabric of our society by supporting, enabling, and convening community groups and organizations through our grants, services, and a network of public, research and community partners.

The CRRF is governed by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Act. Under the Act, the Executive Director of the Foundation is appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister.

Associated Links

Canadian Race Relations Foundation

SOURCE Canadian Heritage