Canadians outraged after chicken declared under Islamic law

KFC has decided to offer halal-certified chicken and remove pork products from most of its restaurants in Ontario, catering to the region's diverse population. However, this decision has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some welcoming the food diversity while others have expressed outrage, accusing the chain of promoting Islamic law and being insensitive to animal welfare. The controversy has also highlighted the rise in anti-Muslim and anti-Semitic incidents in Canada, particularly since the Israel-Gaza conflict, as reported by human rights observers and a Canadian Senate committee.

In early May, the fast-food chain announced it would begin serving halal-certified chicken and phase out pork products at most of its restaurants in Ontario, home to Canada's largest Muslim population. This is KFC's attempt to offer diverse and whole foods to its customers. “This transition will affect all KFC stores in the Southeast region, with the exception of stores in Thunder Bay and the capital city of Ottawa, although these changes will be implemented nationwide later this year,” the chain said in a statement. release. quoting The Middle East EyeThursday July 11, 2024. However, social media users are divided over this change. Several others actually welcomed the measures taken by KFC and said that they will offer more food options. Thousands more took to social media and were outraged that KFC boycotted halal products for almost two months. Some argue that halal meat is a form of barbaric torture and that KFC's decision is a sign of the impending takeover of the country by ...