Kamel El-Sheikh is a seasoned Canadian leader and community organizer with over 25 years of experience across various sectors. He is the founder of Hands Off Our Kids, a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting childrens rights and parental freedoms in Canada. El-Sheikh testifies about his concerns regarding gender ideology in schools and the erosion of parental rights. He describes organizing the Million People March and uniting diverse groups to protect children and family values.
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Credentials
Kamel El-Sheikh has an impressive background spanning finance, banking, public relations, investments, and conglomerate strategy. He previously served as Vice President of Justice Without Borders Coalition and City Manager for Ottawa. El-Sheikh has long been at the intersection of public service, civic leadership, and business innovation. In 2023, he spearheaded the historic Million People March, uniting over 1.5 million Canadians in peaceful demonstration. As founder of Hands Off Our Kids, El-Sheikh has become a central voice for diverse Canadian families, bridging communities with various religious and cultural backgrounds in a shared mission of advocacy, dialogue, and unity.
Summary
El-Sheikh testifies about his concerns regarding gender ideology being taught in schools and the erosion of parental rights. He describes how he became involved in activism after observing various incidents across Canada where children’s and parents’ rights were being infringed upon. El-Sheikh explains the formation of Hands Off Our Kids and the organization of the Million People March, which has become an annual national event focused on unity, civic rights, and family values. He emphasizes the importance of protecting children’s safety and allowing parents to raise their children according to their own beliefs and values. El-Sheikh also discusses the challenges faced by his organization, including censorship and opposition from government-funded counter-protesters.
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