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Alleged ‘Al-Qaeda-supported’ plot against Canadian passenger train

Alleged ‘Al-Qaeda-supported’ plot against Canadian passenger train

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/alleged-al-qaeda-supported-plot-against-canadian-passenger-train/via-rail/] (April 22, 2013) – Canadian Security officials arrested two men on Monday for conspiring to carry out a terror attack on a transcontinental passenger train. Two non-Canadians, Chiheb Esseghaier, 30, a resident of Montreal and Raed Jaser, 35, a resident of Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Norman Finkelstein to Hamiltonians – “We will meet at the rendezvous of victory”

By Hussein Hamdani(March 11, 2011) – In a crowded church hall in front of 300 attendees, Dr. Norm Finkelstein told his audience that “next time” he will not be coming to Hamilton, Ontario – rather, “We will all be meeting at the rendezvous of victory.” This was a mantra throughout his

Canadian Muslims

I am African – and I’m now proud of it

By Hussein Hamdani Growing up, when someone asked me where I am from (since no one assumed that I was Canadian), I would say that my family comes from Yemen. After being prodded, I’d admit that I was born in Kampala, Uganda, in East Africa. I never volunteered that

Muslims in rest of Canada should educate themselves on social and political history of Quebec

By Fred A. Reed In an article first published in the Hamilton Spectator and later posted on IQRA.ca [http://127.0.0.1/wp/?p=3475], Hussein Hamdani attempts to connect recent Quebec draft legislation on the niqab (face veil) with the independence movement. He concludes: “Quebecers continue to

Canadian democracy is a large tent

By Hussein Hamdani Thirty years ago this week the people of Quebec voted by a wide margin of 60% to 40% to reject sovereignty association with Canada. That was great news for Quebec and for Canada. We are stronger when united. In 1995, Quebecers had another referendum and it came

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Not even a bigot can lessen our blessings

By Hussein Hamdani Events and circumstances in the last few weeks have forced me to think about defining what it means to be a Canadian. In other words, how can we define Canadian identity? I started by turning my mind to the issue around Remembrance Day. I reflected on the

Welcoming the changing face of Canada

By Hussein Hamdani (Oct 31, 2009) – Hamilton has succeeded in attracting another major conference. The selection of the Hamilton Convention Centre as the site for the Inspired & Engaged Citizens: Canadian Muslim conference, is an endorsement of Hamilton to handle such a gathering. On Nov. 14, hundreds of Canadians from

Abousfian Abdelrazik

We should not tolerate a two-tier citizenship system

By Hussein Hamdani (Oct 18, 2009) – All Canadians should be offended when the federal government disowns Canadians abroad, especially if there may be religious or racial overtones involved. We should not tolerate a two-tier citizenship system in which some citizens get red carpet treatment while other citizens are abandoned without

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Lessons from a treasured grandfather

Hussein HamdaniOne year ago, someone special died, and I am still coming to grips with the loss. After battling cancer, my grandfather, Hussein Abdulla Hamdani (my namesake), passed away on July 10, 2008. In Arabic, the word for treasure is the same root word for grandparent. In other words, there

Courageous people committed to peace

Hussein Hamdani (July 2, 3009) – Two inspirational men visited southern Ontario earlier this year. They came independent of one another, but their message was the same: The importance of peace and building bridges, and lessons for local communities. I was invited to a luncheon to meet and listen to Dr.

We Need Al-Jazeera English in Canada

By Hussein Hamdani (June 9, 2009) – Enough is enough, we need Al- Jazeera English (AJE) in Canada. After only two years on the air, the channel has become an award-winning leader in the coverage of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Although it is available in more