Adam Esse has been extensively involved in community work for over 20 years as an advisor, facilitator, teacher, activist, mediator/arbitrator, coordinator, and community leader. He actively involved with the Somali Community and its organizations throughout Canada such as Somali Relief Network of North America, Midaynta, Dejinta Beesha, Khalid Mosque, and Somali Immigrant Aid. Moreover, he also works extensively with other communities such as Indo-Pakistani, Arab, Guyanese, Africans, Turkish, and the Canadian Jewish Congress. He also is founder and president of Coalition Muslim Organizations (COMO) which is an umbrella organization that has 35 Mosques and Muslim Organizations as members, advisor and volunteer with numerous organizations and has won many awards and recognitions including "The Queen Golden Jubilee Medal" for his extensive community service. All his Community service is done on a voluntary basis.

Musharaxa Madaxwaynenimada Puntland Mudane Adam Mohamed Esse oo lataagan Raiisul Wasaarihii Canada Mudane Paul Martin ee xisbiga Liberalka. Sheikh Adam Esse wuxuu inkabadan 10 sano xubin ka ahaa xisbiga Liberalka (Liberal Party of Canada). Sheikh Adam Esse waxaa dhawr jeer loo doortay (delegate) inuu kamidnoqdo dadka soo doorta qofka xisbiga hogaaminaya.

Musharaxa Madaxwaynenimada Puntland Mudane Adam Mohamed Esse oo lataagan Wasiirkii Arimaha Dibada ahaan Wasiirkii Difaaca ee Canada Mudane Bill Graham. Mudane Bill Graham wuxuu kaloo ahaa hogaamiyaha xisbiga mucaaradka Liberal Party of Canada.

Mr. Adam Esse, I would like to thank you for inviting me to meeting with your organization and leaders on Toronto’s Muslim community on May 12, 2005. First, I would like to commend you for organizing this meeting… my officials have indicated to me that they felt this meeting was very constructive and informative, and they welcome the opportunity to establish more formal links with your organization. Finally, I would like to thank you for working so diligently with my staff to make sure this event was a positive one. I was very impressed with the diversity of participants and with the tone and success of the event. I look forward to working with COMO again in the future."

Anne McLellan
Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness

May 3, 2007 On behalf of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, I want to thank you for including us on the distribution list of your very thoughtful Press Release concerning the student massacre that occurred at Virginia Tech on April 16. I particularly want to thank you for your demonstration of confidence in security agencies whose duty it is to guard against tragedies of this nature. Knowing that we have the support of the Coalition of Muslim Organizations is indeed very encouraging. As police agencies, we depend on the cooperation and collaboration of the communities that we serve to help build a society that is peaceful and secure. It makes me very proud that people of your high calibre serve on my Advisory Committee on Visible Minorities. Your words of wisdom have been heard, and we look to continuing to work with you as we all strive for safe homes and safe communities.”

Beverly A. Busson
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissionaire

Mr. Esse is the President of the Somali Relief Network of North America and is a leader and coordinator for the Canadian Somali Community. He is highly respected for his political and religious leadership among the Canadian Muslim community- a key partner in our Government’s efforts in ensuring the security of all Canadians. Among his many achievements and qualifications are the following:

Through both his political and religious undertaking, has access to various cultural groups such as the Indo-Pakistan, Arab, and Somali communities.

Through COMO, organized the first ever Federal political debate for the Muslim community, which was attended by over one thousand Muslim Canadians.

As an Imam at the Cooper’s Mosque, he is a strong progressive voice for the Canadian Muslim community.

Organized a series of meetings between the Toronto Chief of Police and leaders of 17 Somali community organizations in Toronto, which resolved the issue of mistrust between the police and the Somali community and created an ongoing dialogue aimed at achieving the common security objectives of both groups."

Colleen Beaumier, M.P.
Brampton West-West-Mississauga, Canada

Mr. Adam Esse’s political leadership skills are complimented by his spiritual stewardship. As an Imam at a mosque here in Etobicoke, Mr. Esse represents not only the needs and concerns of people within his native Somali community, but of others who form the strong Muslim constituency here in the GTA. Mr. Esse preaches to and has the respect of people whose roots go back to Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Palestine and Bosnia amongst others. Some of Mr. Esse’s other distinctions include being a leading member of the Imam Council of Canada, president of the Somali relief Network as well as a contributor to numerous other volunteer organizations. In working with Mr. Esse, I have noted that he brings to every project a professional manner, a highly analytical mind and a commitment to the communities that he represents."

Borys Wrzesnewskyj, M.P.
Etobicoke Centre, Toronto, Canada

Mr. Esse is a member of the Toronto Police Community Advisory committees and meets regularly to discuss cultural and security issues. He is an exceptional person who truly represents the Somali community as well as the Canadian Muslim organizations in Canada. Mr. Esse has an excellent understanding of major urban issues involving security, and has a proven track record in bringing ethnic communities and law enforcement beyond the mistrust and animosity that has sometimes. He comes highly recommended by many groups, and I am pleased to add my name to this list."

Kim Derry
Interim Deputy Chief and former Staff Superintendent
Toronto Police Service

Adam Esse is an extremely well respected member of our community. He is held in high esteem by all who know him. He is a man who practices his religion, acting as a spiritual leader, a teacher, a mentor and an example for others. An activist by nature, Adam is constantly improving co-operation amongst a wide variety of ethnic and religious groups through constructive, positive and gentle persuasion. He is a natural leader, a human rights activist and a true Canadian.
Adam is intelligent, thoughtful, insightful and totally reliable. I am honoured to have him as a friend."

Carolyn Parrish, M.P.
Mississauga-Erindale, Canada

Adam Esse is an extraordinary man who has become a trusted and respected leader not only within the Muslim community but all across Canada. He has shown a deep-rooted respect for human life and fundamental human rights and has been a strong voice in promoting goodwill and constructive dialogue. Inspirational, insightful and thoughtful are all words that I would associate with this spiritual and community leader."

Paul Szabo, M.P.
Mississauga South, Canada

As president and founder of COMO, Mr. Esse is highly respected for his political and religious leadership he has demonstrated a unique ability to facilitating dialogue between communities and the government."

The Honourable Senator Mobina Jaffer, British Columbia, Canada

Mr. Adam Esse has been involved in the community for many years and is very well-respected. He is the founder and president of the Coalition of Muslim Organizations, and has served the community as a spiritual leader holding prayers in many Islamic centers and mosques throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Given Mr. Esse’s strong community involvement, his professionalism and education, I believe Mr. Esse would be an invaluable asset to Canadians."

Navdeep Singh Bains, M.P. and Secretary to the Prime Minister
Mississauga-Brampton South, Canada