Recent investigations reveal that networks aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood have deeply embedded themselves in Canada, causing concern about their impact on Canadian and neighboring U.S. democracies. A report from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) highlights these ties as part of what analysts sometimes call the ‘red-green alliance.’
Integration with Canadian Institutions
The ISGAP report shows how these networks interact with Canadian democratic institutions. They influence political scenes, social structures, and educational sectors. Charles Asher Small, the executive director of ISGAP, told Fox News Digital that these networks gain legitimacy through institutional access, public funding, and political influence.
Canada values openness and civil liberties, but now faces foreign influence risks that may destabilize democratic practices. According to the report, organizations linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, like the Muslim Association of Canada, could be leveraging these connections to exert influence. The Muslim Brotherhood, established in 1928 in Egypt by Hasan al-Banna, aims to promote a global Islamic caliphate.
Canadian Response and Allegations
The Muslim Association of Canada refuted these claims, labeling the ISGAP report as Islamophobic and biased. They pointed to an Ontario Superior Court decision that dismissed these allegations. Canadian tax authorities identified potential links between the association and the Muslim Brotherhood in a 2023 audit, but the Canada Revenue Agency did not revoke their charitable status.
Furthermore, the report detailed how Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated groups influenced Canada’s election system. It cited a ‘Vote Palestine’ campaign that affected candidate endorsements across Canada’s political parties in 2025.
Broader Implications and Warnings
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Charles Asher Small stressed that these networks align efforts with radical left ideologies, both aiming to challenge Western dominance. He drew parallels with the Iranian Revolution, where radical elements collaborated to challenge existing power structures.
Fox News Digital also interviewed Dalia Ziada, an Egyptian scholar who discussed the alliance’s threats to Western societies, noting a shared disdain from radical elements toward democratic ideals.
An investigation by Fox News revealed a coordinated protest network involving 425 organizations with annual revenues of around $1 billion. These groups include communist entities, Muslim advocacy organizations, and anti-Israel coalitions.
U.S. Government Stance
The Trump administration has previously been critical of the Muslim Brotherhood. In 2020, the Treasury Department designated some of its branches as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. They also took measures against officials linked to Hamas.
The ISGAP report urges the Canadian government to enact policies reducing the Brotherhood’s influence. However, the Canadian Embassy in Washington has yet to respond to these requests.