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A Muslim youth conference in Montreal, which drew criticism from the Parti Quebecois government, has been cancelled by the convention centre where it was supposed to be held.
The Palais des congres, the city's largest convention centre, announced Saturday it won't hold next weekend's event for security reasons.
The decision was made after a "security review," the Palais des congres said in a statement.
The conference, which translates from French as "Between Heaven and Earth," was held last year in Montreal.
It aims to bring together Muslim youth to exchange ideas and features internationally recognized religious speakers, according to its website.
This year's edition has four speakers, including Nader Abou Anas, the head of a Muslim youth association in France, according to the conference website.
In online videos, Anas is seen warning women against wearing revealing clothing and tells them to wear the hijab.
Conference organizers could not immediately be reached for comment on Saturday. It's not clear if they will try to find another venue.
In a statement posted to its Facebook page, organizers said they were aware of the convention centre's decision and were "working on the situation."
On Friday, Ishaq Mustaqim, a spokesman for the conference, told reporters it had been unfairly targeted and that it did "not promote hate or violence toward women or any other group."
Finally,a bit of good news. :D
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