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OTTAWA — Jack Layton’s “proposition, not opposition” approach to politics gained him plenty of points in the election campaign, but will be put to a harsh test as he leads the Opposition against a Conservative majority government. “I’ve always favoured proposition over opposition. But we will oppose the government when it’s off track,” Layton said in his victory speech after winning more seats than ever before and setting himself as leader of the official Opposition. “We’ll support positive suggestions that we’ll bring
forward and support the government when it’s making progress,” Layton vowed. But the animosity between Layton’s NDP and the Stephen Harper Conservatives runs deep. Even during the long stretch when the NDP was the fourth party in Parliament, Layton had his hands full keeping the anti-Harper sentiment in his party under wraps. Layton always needed to lace his diplomacy with enough negative rhetoric to keep the wolves at bay, even as his conciliatory, roll-up-your-sleeves slogan to “fix Ottawa” has been his rallying cry. Continued on page 4.
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Interfaith open houses, an experiment in healing religious tolerance By Jason Motz
Special to the Diversity Reporter The doors of our temples, mosques and churches have been opened wide in an effort to promote the diverse cultures and faiths that co-exist in the capital region. The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) hoped to position Victoria as a home for cultural tolerance and freedom at a time when the country’s federal electoral candidates were out stumping and debating the merits of multiculturalism. Earlier this year, the ICA hosted an Interfaith Open House and Dialogue Project, that culminated with a series of open house events meant to educate the
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public about various faiths. Partnering with the ICA on the project were the Victoria Multifaith Society and the South Island Dispute Resolution Centre. Each event was family friendly, open to the public and focused on a specific faith, including Baha’i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Sikhism and Unitarianism. The open houses were designed to encourage members of faith-based groups to visit their places of worship, build new relationships, learn about the different faiths and discuss issues that challenge the faithful. According to Steven Lorenzo Baileys, the ICA Multicultural Program Coordinator, “The Interfaith Dialogue project brought together a range of different faith such as Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Unitarians. These are religious groups we do not often see together in the same room.” For forty years, the ICA has promoted and encouraged openness among ethnoc-
ultural groups in Victoria. The ICA, as a non-profit organization, received funding for this project from the BC Provincial Government as well as the Federal Government of Canada. The ICA’s mission is to encourage “cultural awareness by promoting cultural events.” In past years, ICA sponsored events such as Folkfest, which ran from 1971 to 2006, and the Luminara Lantern Festival, which will not be held in 2011 due to provincial funding cuts. The ICA is deeply concerned with human rights and promoting the understanding and awareness of the Victoria’s regions many faiths is one means of tackling the issue. The organization hopes public education about various belief systems will
strengthen the bonds of this community as a whole. “The project’s goal is to emphasize the similarities and understand the differences that can divide people of faith”, said Baileys. He said people might be surprised by what they discover about themselves and their neighbours. “As the participants spent time sharing, discovering, asking questions and listening, they not surprisingly discovered many areas they have in common, including wanting to create safe and inclusive communities for their families, and ensuring religious tolerance for all faith groups in Victoria.” The Open House and Dialogue Project functioned as a means for members of one religion to converse with peers of other religious beliefs. At each of the Inter Faith Open Houses, there were presentations on the prin-
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ciples and history of each faith, worship services, tours and Q&A sessions. As well, participants at each event shared elements of their faith, spoke about the various misperceptions that follow their beliefs, and spoke of the importance for religious understanding and tolerance within Greater Victoria. Anyone interested in finding out more about future ICA sponsored activities should visit www.icavictoria.org.
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Editorial My turn to celebrate World Press Freedom Day
Mohsin Abbas - Editor I write these words on May 3rd, World Press Freedom Day, which is an important day in my life. I never had the chance to celebrate this day because it was for me marked by pain and sorrow. On this same day years ago, I fled fled from the enemies of press freedom in my native Pakistan and eventually sought asylum in Canada. Thank you Canada for saving my life and giving me a fresh start in the profession I am so passionate about. I am often asked if the people of Pakistan have the kind of freedom of speech we enjoy here in this country. My answer is always the same as the one given by my friend and cartoonist, Nick Kowser, of Iran. “Yes, we have freedom of speech in Pakistan but not after giving the speech,” I tell them. This was why I had to leave my homeland years ago. While working as a reporter at a newspaper in Sialkot, a city near the Indian border, I published a story about the murder of a reporter and colleague, who was slain by police. Not long afterward, I became a “guest”
of local authorities in the district jail, where I was beaten and pressured to deny the truth of my story. This lack of press freedom has resulted in the deaths of many fellow journalists whose killers have never been brought to justice. Fourteen Pakistani journalists have been slain in the past 13 months. Many others have fled and sought safe haven in countries like Canada around the world. While Pakistan has been threatened and victimized by acts of terrorism, it has also inflicted terror on its journalists. In 2010, with 11 journalists killed, Pakistan was one of the deadliest countries of the world in which to be a working member of the news media. Reporters, photographers, editors and camera operators work in extremely dangerous conditions for very little pay. With its tribal northwest and border with Afghanistan ungovernable, its tension with India and chaotic political history, Pakistan is a complex nation and its journalists confront a daunting array of problems, including terrorist threats, police violence, the unbridled power of local potentates and violent conflicts in the tribal areas. Inadequate laws and a shaky constitution mean that media freedom is not yet fully recognized. It is a simple matter to sue journalists for what they report and easier still to force them to shut up. Reporters Without Borders, an international press freedom advocate, has been urging the Canadian government to confirm reports that, Beverley Giesbrecht, a Vancouver native who converted to Islam
and launched a pro-Jihadi website called Jihadunspun.com, died of an illness while being held hostage by the Taliban in Pakistan. Canadian authorities have declined to comment when contacted by Reporters Without Borders. The organization is outraged by the readiness of certain Taliban groups to kidnap journalists and other westerners for ransom, without any consideration for human dignity. This year, however, May 3rd brings me some hope that things in Pakistan are changing for the better. Osama Bin Laden’s death was great news for Pakistani people and rest of the world. While the national and international media was oblivious to the situation in which highly trained US Navy Seals executed a lethal raid on Bin Laden’s walled compound, it was nonetheless revealed to the world through the modern wonder of Twitter. I was amazed to learn that Sohaib Athar (@ReallyVirtual on Twitter), an IT consultant in Abbot Abad, Pakistan, was posting live updates on Twitter, unaware that the events unfolding in his neighborhood were part of the operation in which Bin Laden was killed. Social media may be the light at the end of the tunnel and become a catalyst for change in Pakistan. Now, that we have a newly elected government in Canada, I hope authorities here will release some details of Giesbrecht’s death. People in Canada are waiting to hear.
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Student Refugee Program a little known success story By Stephanie Klak Special to the Diversity Reporter Illegal aliens, queue jumpers, and criminals—that’s what many British Columbians call the Chinese and Sri Lankan migrants who arrive off the shores of Victoria in dilapidated boats. In news stories and letters to the editor, critics vilify the migrants and grumble about aliens abusing Canada’s generous system. But the media isn’t as quick to denounce the injustices of life in a refugee camp, nor does it pounce on the stories of worthy refugees and their successes in Canada. Beyond the scandal of unwelcomed queue jumpers arriving on Canada’s doorstep, refugee sponsorship programs in over 50 Canadian universities offer positive examples of how communities can help persecuted individuals resettle in Canada. Yet, these programs, spearheaded by the work of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), often go unnoticed by students and the general public. Huron University has hosted the Student Refugee Program (SRP) since 1998, providing a university education to refugee students and facilitating their integration into Canadian society. Every year undergraduate students contribute a
$12 levy from their tuition to sponsor a refugee student. “The program is unique in that students who come to study here are able to gain permanent resident status,” says Anca Radu, chair of Huron’s WUSC committee. “It helps them in many more ways than offering them an education. [The SRP] offers them the stability of a state.” Last year, Huron sponsored Hassan Noor Hassan, a Somali refugee who embarked on a 90-kilometre trek across the Somalia-Kenya border in 1996—on
foot. From the age of seven, Hassan called Kenya’s Ifo Refugee Camp home. Devastated by floods in recent years and equipped to accommodate only 90,000 people, Ifo now packs in over 200,000 refugees. Despite these environmental challenges, the psychological trauma of losing a permanent home and the limited resources for schools in the camp, Hassan excelled in his studies. “It occurred to me that [WUSC] would be the only way to escape this refugee camp. I thought, just do well in high school and apply to this scholarship. Who knows,
Jack Layton becomes Official Opposition leader Continued from page 1. Now, with a host of untested MPs elected on an anti-establishment surge with its roots in a fluid Quebec electorate, Layton may be tempted to revive the acerbic tone of Parliaments past — the very tone he ran against. He’ll also have to reconcile the bold promises he made to appeal to Quebec voters with the centralizing philosophy that has historically underpinned the NDP. More than half of Layton’s new caucus is from Quebec. Most of the new MPs are relatively unknown, although three or four of the 50-some new members have high profiles. But in his victory speech, Layton did not single out Quebec issues or dwell on his commitment to bring Quebec into the constitution in his victory speech. Layton is driven to win, and he wants to do what it takes to make his policies a reality. But he is also driven to decimate the Liberals, said political scientist Peter Graefe of McMaster University in Hamilton. “The temptation is to run a pretty strong, negative opposition,” Graefe. That’s a sentiment many longtime New Democrats share, but may not have in common with voters who are test-driving the party for the first time. The 61-year-old Layton personified the campaign from beginning to end. Recovering from hip surgery, he started out with a heavy, painful limp and finished brandishing his now-trademark cane in the air in victory. By all accounts, Layton led a cam-
paign that was successful beyond anyone’s wildest dreams — partly due to strategy, partly due to luck as his opponents faltered and his smile caught the eye of the public. After finding his sea legs in previous campaigns and building up the party’s
Assuming their incumbents were mainly safe, they zeroed in on ridings where they placed second in 2008. They also started moving beyond their traditional target of women, unions, and the working class. Inspired by the Darrell Dexter victory
backroom expertise and fundraising over his eight years in Ottawa, Layton and his team designed a tightly scripted and narrowly focused campaign. They had seen their membership and their seat count climb slowly and steadily over the last eight years and felt their base was solid enough to reach out.
in Nova Scotia in 2009, the party held its national convention in Halifax and emerged determined to plot a path to victory — putting philosophy second. The convention and Dexter himself, convinced the federal party to focus on pocketbook issues and a small set of practical positions — rather than taking an
you might be given this privilege.” After passing the TOEFL exam and an interview process, Hassan still waited over a year for bureaucracies to review his application. But he may have been lucky. “Processing times vary depending on the visa office processing the application,” says Remi Larivière, spokesperson from Citizenship and Immigration (CIC). According to the latest data on the CIC website, wait times for sponsored refugee applications out of Nairobi can take 50 months. Now a second-year business student, Hassan hopes to complete his undergraduate studies next year and apply to graduate schools. Reflecting on Hassan’s achievements, Radu says “[The SRP] should give everyone who contributes to it the satisfaction of knowing that they’ve made a significant contribution to someone’s life.” Afforded the luxury of our country’s protection, most Canadians can’t fathom what it means to be displaced, to be truly stateless and, for some, document-less. Canadians don’t face overpopulated refugee camps, understaffed and underfunded schools and the restricted movement that comes with the refugee experience. But rather than idly typecasting refugees as a problem to be dealt with, Canadians can lend support to the community organizations that transform refugee lives.
ideological stand on everything. “That convention was definitely a turning point,” said one insider. “It became about a very tightly simplified message. It’s about focus. It’s about selecting messages that connect.” In contrast to the resources thrown at the minute-by-minute advance planning for the campaign, planning for the postcampaign manoeuvring has been minimal, officials say — partly because they’ve been taken by surprise and partly because they don’t want to raise expectations. “Plans for different options have been thought through — going back almost a year,” Layton said in a recent interview. “The essence of that plan is to phone all the other leaders and say this what we’d like to accomplish.” But since no one had a clear grasp of who would be in the new NDP caucus, or how big the Quebec contingent would be, the party’s most likely front bench has been in flux. Newly-elected Robert Chisholm, who revived the provincial NDP in Nova Scotia and prepared the ground for Dexter’s victory, will no doubt play a large role in advising Layton on steps forward. Two new members from Quebec — former union chief Nycole Turmel and former Liberal-turned-NDP MP Francoise Boivin — are also expected to play large roles. Layton is to hold a news conference on Tuesday, but then wants to spend a couple of days at home, regrouping with his family. That’s not a sign that he’s going into seclusion. His family includes his wife, Olivia Chow, who is one of the federal NDP’s top strategists. They live and breathe politics.
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TRAVEL
The serene beauty and exotic taste of Vietnam
By Mary-Anne Neal Special to the Diversity Reporter
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n old lady squats on the sidewalk, tending to her fire. A boy who is having his hair cut, glances into a mirror hanging from a tree to see how he looks. Men seated on plastic chairs play games of dice as motorcycles jostle for space with pedestrians. Fragrant herbs and spices, cooking fires and incense assail the nostrils.
Strolling down a street in Hanoi is wonderfully different from walking a street in Victoria. During a recent visit to Vietnam, I felt safe at all times. The country is a fascinating blend of ancient traditions and modern inventions. Vietnam is a long, finger of land bordered by China on the north and Laos, and Cambodia on the west. The eastern border of Vietnam consists of miles of sandy beaches
along the South China Sea. Following centuries of turmoil, including invasions by neighbouring countries, colonization and war, Vietnam is now enjoying a period of peace and relative prosperity. After conducting professional development workshops for staff of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in Hanoi, I extended my trip by taking the train up to Sapa in the mountains, then travelled south to Hue, Danang, Hoi An and finally Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City. My cousin and I soon found our way
train ride to Lao Cai and then a bus to Sapa, a small village high in the mountains. Following a 15-kilometre trek through rice paddies and rushing waterfalls, our group arrived at a cluster of homes inhabited by the Black H’Mong tribe, renowned for their embroidery and weaving. In Hue, we took a boat ride down the Pearl River and ate dinner in the Mandarin Café. The owner of the café is a renowned photographer, and we looked through photo albums while we waited for our meal to arrive.
around the winding streets and lanes of Hanoi. The city is affectionately known as ‘Hanoisy’ because of the incessant honking of vehicle horns, which is merely a friendly warning to cyclists, pedestrians and other vehicles. From Hanoi, we visited Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its caves and unique geological formations. I took another excursion and 10-hour
We later hired a car and driver to take us to Hoi An. Along the way, we stopped at different beaches, took photographs of a boy on a water buffalo, clambered into a deserted American bunker, climbed into the caves at Marble Mountain and drank in the magnificent scenery. Hoi An is known for its talented tailors, so I ordered a custom-made blouse. Beautiful! My garment was perfectly sewn, with double buttons, three-quarter
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sleeves and embroidery on one side. The tailors of Hoi An have earned their good reputation. The people in the north refer to Saigon as Ho Chi Minh City, but people in the south still prefer to call the city Saigon. To a visitor from North America, the traffic in this city of 13 million people is almost unimaginable. Here in Victoria, we stop for red lights and drive on only one side of the street. However, the situation is very different in Saigon. We often saw a family of five on a single motorcycle, weaving in and out of traffic and passing other vehicles in the line of oncoming traffic. Motorists and cyclists appeared unconcerned about the imminent risk of death We watched as tourists shrieked and screamed, but somehow managed to cross a side street. A short time later, my cousin and I found ourselves in the same predicament, screaming as various vehicles brushed past us in the street. What was the best part of the trip? The people, of course! Despite the language barrier, the Vietnamese people are friendly, patient and dedicated to customer service. My cousin and I enjoyed wonderful massages (2 hours for $13) and delectable food ($3 for a large green mango chicken salad). We would return to Vietnam in a heartbeat. As a matter of fact, I am already planning to go back … if I can just convince the rest of my family to go with me this time!
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More Students to benefit from adult basic education programs
This year, the Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration is providing $21.4 million for Adult Basic Education (ABE) and literacy programs in Saskatchewan, an increase of over 20 per cent from the province. This will benefit approximately 7,600 adult students and, as part of the First Nations and Métis Education and Employment (2E) Strategy, $4.43 million is targeted specifically for Aboriginal students.
“The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to improving education and employment outcomes for all Saskatchewan people and Adult Basic Education programs are an important part of that commitment,” Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said. “The ABE programs will help build the skilled workforce we need to meet our ongoing talent challenge.” ABE programs offer adult students op-
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portunities to begin, continue or upgrade academic studies by bringing together communities, post-secondary institutions and employers to address the needs of students. ABE programs are delivered throughout the province. Joining Minister Norris at the Legislature today are the participants of the Way2Work Project in Balcarres, which is an ABE partnership between Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and the File Hills Employment and Training Centre. The project has 10 participants who all have work placement opportunities based on participant’s interests and potential for continuing employment. “Our government recognizes that the future growth and prosperity of our province is linked to the success of First Nations and Métis students,” Norris said. “Way2Work is a great example of an innovative adult basic education program for First Nations adults living on-reserve.” The ministry has issued an RFP for Adult Basic Education - Essential Skills for the Workplace (ABE-ESWP) projects for the 2011-12 year. For further details, please visit www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/abe-eswp/rfp.
Saskatchewan average earnings rank third in Canada Saskatchewan workers benefited from continued earnings growth in January, according to today’s report from Statistics Canada. Saskatchewan’s average weekly earnings were $862.86 in January, the third highest among all provinces. Year-overyear, earnings grew by 3.6 per cent compared to January 2010, outpacing Saskatchewan’s January Consumer Price Index of 2.2 per cent. “January was another month of steady progress for Saskatchewan people,” Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said. “With a growing economy, growing earnings and shrinking tax rolls, Saskatchewan is a great place to be for workers and employers alike.” Saskatchewan also recorded a 2.7 per cent increase in the number of occupied payroll jobs compared to a year ago, exceeding the national average of 1.9 per cent - ranking third among the provinces. On a month-to-month basis, Saskatchewan led all provinces (tied with Manitoba), with an increase of 0.3 per cent. The national average remained unchanged from the previous month. “Saskatchewan’s economy is creating more and more opportunities for our citizens,” Norris said. “Our province is gathering momentum, and we look forward to continued progress in the coming months.”
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Community Partnership Network kicks off diversity-awareness campaign Organizers want Greater Victoria to be a more welcoming and inclusive community and hope a new public awareness campaign by the Community Partnership Network will help accomplish this goal. The Inter-cultural Association of Greater Victoria is the lead agency for the network, which currently has about 50 members from local agencies, businesses and institutions. The aim is to promote awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity in workplaces and the broader community through public education and an online resource centre.
Tara Taggart, of the Canadian Cancer Society, said the agency is committed to “respecting, responding to, involving and including the diverse communities we serve. “We know that cancer doesn’t discriminate and we strive to provide services that are accessible to all. Having the support of the CPN and other stakeholders provides us an opportunity to learn from one another ...” Taggart said. The network recently led a community dialogue on diversity and conducted workshops on diversity training for about 75 people from a range of organizations
and businesses. Its public awareness campaign, in which members of the CPN will be showcased through public service announcements on TV, radio, print and online initiatives throughout May and June, kicked off on Apr. 29. “The launch of the regional diversity campaign sends out a clear message that people in Greater Victoria are eager to help create welcoming and inclusive communities,” said ICA’s executive director, Jean McRae. “Together, through the development of the Community Partnership Network,
we are not only strengthening our ability to understand the needs of immigrant newcomers and support their integration, but also ensuring that we can attract and retain those who will help build a prosperous community. We all benefit.” The ICA’s mandate is to help people and organizations to connect across cultures by providing information, support and tools to help immigrants reach their goals.
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Find me a guide book for dating in a foreign country?
By Yukari Tanji
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ating can be a minefield when you are new to a country and struggling to learn another language. A French friend recently attended a party where she met a hot, young man from California, who asked: “Do you want to make out with me?” My friend was romantically interested in the young man but uncertain about what was being asked of her.
She was a little embarrassed but summoned the courage to ask what he meant. The young man merely laughed and said, “Don’t worry about it,” and then promptly left the party. My friend told me afterwards, “I couldn’t sleep that night. The whole night, I was thinking: “What does ‘make out’ mean?” It’s a funny story that demonstrates my point about dating in a foreign culture when you are trying to communicate in a new language. For example, I am sometimes perplexed when asked by university students about the meaning of song lyrics. “What does she (the singer) mean by the words ‘I f*****g love you?’ Does she love him, hate him or just want to have sex with him?
I get confused and have to laugh sometimes when I talk to people about dating. It is as much a lexical conundrum as a cultural one. It was difficult for me to comprehend the dating culture here when I first came to Canada. In Japan, you confess your love first and then develop a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, starting with holding hands and followed by your first kiss. “But how do you know if you have good chemistry or if you are in love?” ask my Canadian friends. I tell them it’s all part of the mystery of romance and that I don’t really have an answer. What confuses me most about dating in Canada is how to define a relationship. I’ve learned that “seeing someone”
does not necessarily mean you are in an exclusive relationship, although “going steady” does. And if someone tells you, “I’m sort of seeing someone,” it means they are interested in continuing to date that person, but the relationship is still up in the air. It can be hard to judge when simply ‘going on a date’ will develop into something else. Some do not kiss good night on a first date, a second or even a third. And don’t even get me started on the “hook up.” I recently blurted out to a Canadian friend that “I don’t understand the concept of being in a relationship in North America.” My friend gave me some good advice: “Don’t worry Yukari. North Americans don’t know either.”
April Wine show missing the energy of its heyday
By Anthem Man April Wine played the Royal Theatre on Monday the 11th of, appropriately, April. April Wine formed in the late 1960’s in Halifax before moving to Montreal in the early 1970’s. Success came
quickly for the band, with several hits, albeit mostly covers such as Elton John’s “Bad Side of the Moon” and Hot Chocolate’s “You Coulda Been a Lady.” (Both of those songs were on the set list for the Royal Theatre gig). Eventually some of their own songs would became hits. “Oowatanite,” “Roller,” “Sign of a Gypsy Queen,” all of which were played at the Royal Theatre, are plastered all over Canadian radio to this day. Other hits, like “Say Hello” and “I Like To Rock,” also made the show’s set list. The band enjoyed international success, even opening for The Rolling Stones at one time. The band’s sound is best described as “guitar rock.” Not too bluesy like Eric
Clapton, but with simplistic, catchy riffs that are easy to sing along with and tap your feet to. The show actually disappointed me. They seemed to just play the songs without trying to entertain all that much. A distracting light show didn’t help. A screen that changes colour for no apparent reason doesn’t quite cut it. I first saw April Wine in 1993 and they were great. It could be that different members in-and-out of the line up has hurt the band’s dynamics. Popular drummer Jerry Mercer retired a few years ago and although his replacement is a competent musician, he fails to match Mercer’s charm and attitude. Vocalist Myles Goodwyn is the only remaining original member.
Reunions over the years have had success but they’ve also had some familiar members from their heyday. The gig wasn’t a complete write-off, however. They sounded fine and played the songs that made them a top Canadian musical export, but it just lacked energy. Canadian royalty they are not, but April Wine is on the list of top Canadian acts from the 1970’s. Some bands have the ability to keep the excitement going even decades after their time in the sun. April Wine have become a glimmer of their former self, like an aging travelling show, which is too bad. They were a great band back in the day.
Les maringouins (et les jeunes) sont puissants Les maringouins (et les jeunes) sont puissants par Kluane Buser-Rivet C’est quoi l’engagement de la jeu-
nesse? L’engagement de la jeunesse ne consiste pas d’attendre pour se faire donner une tâche ou d’être assigné un poste. Il s’agit de s’impliquer dans sa communauté pour changer l’environnement qui nous entoure; il s’agit de croire que nous
pouvons changer le monde. C’est de connaître son pouvoir en temps qu’individu, qu’étudiant, que jeune et que membre d’une communauté. Comment s’engager en temps que jeune? L’engagement c’est d’aller plus loin que simplement se plaindre. C’est de regarder au-delà des problèmes pour trouver des solutions et ensuite, agir pro activement pour les mettre en marche. En travaillant avec sa direction d’école, ses enseignants, ses entraineurs, ses politiciens et surtout ses amis, nous pouvons tous créer des projets de grande portée. Pourquoi s’engager? Les raisons de s’engager sont innombrables. En voici quelques-uns : pour pouvoir quitter un endroit même un peu
mieux qu’on lui avait rencontré et pour la été dans un lit avec un maringouin.” satisfaction personnelle d’avoir identifié Betty Reese un problème et de l’avoir résous. En une Kluane est une élève francophone de phrase, c’est pour contribuer à notre com- 12e année à l’École Victor-Brodeur. Elle munauté plutôt que simplement exister en s’engage, entre autres, en présidant sur elle. le comité vert à son école (equipeverte. Par où commencer? tumblr.com), avec le Conseil Jeunesse Premièrement, nous devons trouver de Saanich et en faisant des voyages un thème qui deviendra notre passion humanitaires au Pérou et au Sénégal. : l’environnement, les droits des ani- Kluane aime l’environnement, le yoga maux, les évènements culturels, la santé, et les animaux. Elle croit fermement que etc. Trouve ce qui te tient à cœur, trouve les jeunes peuvent accomplir de grands d’autres qui partagent ton intérêt et lance projets en s’engageant dans leur commutoi. Les seules limites qui existent sont nauté et vous souhaite un excellent Mois ceux que nous créons pour nous-mêmes. de l’engagement de la jeunesse! Quand? Maintenant! Quel The United Nations proclaimed the International Year of meilleur temps que le Youth starting on August 12, 2010 and running until August 11, 2011. This is also the year that the Saanich mois de mai, proclamé Youth Council found its roots and took shape in our par les Nations Uncommunity. ies et la municipalIn recognition of these important occasions, we are excited to announce that Mayor Frank Leonard has declared May ité de Saanich le 2011 as Youth Engagement Month in Saanich, BC. MAY Mois international de 2011 During the month of May 2011, we look forward to l’engagement de la YOUTH celebrating youth in our communities, promoting effective jeunesse? ENGAGEMENT dialogue and greater understanding across generations. Si tu as peur de ne MONTH About the Saanich Youth Council The Saanich Youth Council (SYC) is committed to engaging pas faire un impact, youth in the community. SYC was established to create opportunities for youth to participate in the local n’oublie pas ceci : Municipality, bringing issues forward and providing “Si tu penses que tu feedback on a regular basis to the local government. SYC will participate in local process and develop mechanisms es trop petit pour être within current structures for young people to have their voices heard. To find out more or get involved contact efficace, tu n’as jamais Saanich Youth Council Alana Stewart 250-475-7111 or alana.stewart@saanich.ca
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BABY BOOMERS can prepare for the coming years Baby Boomers are starting to retire and their parents are moving to care facilities. This is a time of immense change for many Canadians, and with change comes challenges. One of the biggest challenges people face when their parents age is that they need care. Sometimes this care can be daily. Sometimes it can be full time. The big shock is that personal care is time consuming and expensive. Taking over the finances of their parents, they soon realize that conventional wisdom was wrong. Their parents’ RRSPs, once the treasures of retirement, are quickly disappearing. Soon they will be gone and the entire burden of looking after their parents will rest firmly on their shoulders. Care giving is an act of love. It is a blessing to be able to repay an aging parent for the decades of tender care given during your youth. By offering care, you bind your family. You show love to your elders while setting an example for your own children to follow when it’s their turn to look after you. Although care giving can be immensely rewarding, it can also be exhausting. When you have to look after both your parents and your children your time and money are depleted. Many in the ‘sandwich generation’ lose their jobs because their need at home is too great. For too many Canadians, retirement can turn from dreams of freedom to regular in-house care for loved ones who are no longer able to support themselves. An unexpected cancer, dementia or other chronic illnesses can lead to a dramatic change with long
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为家人的养老护理做准备 2012是加拿大婴儿潮出生的一 代开始步入65岁的第一年。对他 们来说，这将是一个巨变的开始， 而随着变化而来的则是挑战。挑战 之一就是自己和父母养老护理的问 题。目前，仅在大维多利亚地区， 就有93，000名以上的自助型家 庭护工 (family caregiver)，对有些 家庭来说照顾父母及亲人甚至成为 了全职工作。除了基本的税务优势 外，他们是没有薪水，也没有受过 专业培训的。加拿大本地人现在已 经慢慢地意识到提前为这种局面做 准备的重要性，那么做为华人呢？ 在传统与现实的相互冲击下，我们 会做出什么样的选择呢？我们开始 着手准备了吗？ 依据华人的传统，百善孝为先。 既然要善待每一个长辈，我们通常 会选择自己来照顾老人。但是，在 加拿大照顾老人将会面临很多的挑 战。尤其是对在50-70年代出生的 人，也正是国外所谓的三明治一代 (Sandwich Generation) ，因为上有 老下有小，外加工作压力。父母如 果有病在家需要照顾，我们会左右 为难。是停职来亲自照顾自己的父 母，还是雇佣私人护理呢？面对抚 养孩子，照顾父母和经营事业，三 方面之间的选择，到底要怎样规划 才能做到万无一失呢？
很多人以为加拿大是个高福利 的国家，但是对移民来说，如果不 是在本地出生，可能得不到同样的
政府福利。如果只依靠自己的储蓄 或者子女的工资的话，这对三明治 一代会带来极大的经济压力。虽说 从孝顺的角度来讲，善养父母是 我们最应该做的事情。但是，现实 问题是，我们是否有这方面的技 能和足够的资金？在中国可能找个 私人护理会相对便宜，但在维多利 亚专业私人护理每小时的收费就在
$24 - $36。全天护理以及专业医 疗护理更是昂贵。做为提供护理的 政府资助的老人院以及私人护理的 机构，每个月的收费大约在$1000
－$8000不等。目前在维多利亚， 还没有专门提供中文服务的专业养 老院，因此可供我们选择的范围将 会更小。 一些老年人的病，比如像是中 风，老年痴呆症等一些慢性病，都 会致使他们丧失自理能力。而面临 这些，我们能做些什么？我们是否
为自己的父母考虑过这方面的问 题？加拿大本地人会去找律师立遗 嘱，生前医疗遗嘱，确认遗嘱执行 人，设立投资计划和购买长期护理 保险。但是对华人来讲，有没有 这样类似的计划？另外，如果老人 需要加重护理，单单依靠政府的 帮助，是不够的。如果我们愿意放 弃自己的工作或者把自己的退休金 拿出来给父母做看护费用，除了孝 顺，这是不是真的能解决实质问题 呢？因为这样一来，以后我们自己 的养老负担就会落到了子女的身 上。这种用一层嫁接下一层的办法 很快就会变成无法控制的局面。 到底要何时规划，怎样规划？ 才能让家人得到心里的安心与宁静 呢？如果此刻阅读的你正在为老人 的长期护理问题担心或是为想开始 规划却无从下手而苦恼的话，建议 你快快找专业顾问询问。相信早做 计划的你会找到满意又可行的答 案。 作者： Edward Yang 是加拿大 注册理财规划师(CFP®)，除了对 个人及家庭提供投资理财服务外， 对于养老护理计划所涉及的方方面 面也有自己独特的见解及企划方 案。联系方式：yang.edward@live. com （中文） 或 250-708-3376 （英文）转 257（中文）。
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