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TTAWA - Canada voted in favour of a non-binding resolution at the United Nations on Tuesday that calls for “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas, in a move that broke with years of Canadian policy and shocked Jewish groups.

Canada’s vote Tuesdayat the UN General Assembly represents a shift in its long-standing position of voting with Israel on major resolutions at the international bodyand arguing the Jewish state is unfairly called out in global forums. We must recognize that what Cont. @ page 5

Packed hospitals, treacherous roads, harried parents: Newborns in Gaza face steeper odds of survival

EIR AL-BALAH, GAZA STRIP - The birth of their daughter should have marked the beginning of a joyful chapter for the young Palestinian couple. Instead, the devastating war in Gaza, now in its third month, has turned childbirth and parenthood into a time of worry and fear for Salim and Israa al-Jamala. First, they endured a perilous journey, dodging missile fire, to reach a maternity ward. And now, the couple is sheltering with their newborn in the partially tented courtyard of another hospital where they can’t care properly for their now 3-week-old daughter, her mother’s namesake. His wife’s breast milk is not sufficient because she cannot eat enough as a result of widespread food shortages, said the 29-year-old Salim, rocking

baby Israa, swaddled in blankets in How and how long a crib cobbled together from wood scraps. Baby formula and medicine this Ceasefire will act? for the infant’s persistent cough are not available and in any case not affordable. The war, triggered by a deadly Oct. 7 Hamas assault on southern Israel, has unleashed unimaginable destruction, with more than 18,000 Palestinians killed and close to 50,000 wounded in Israel’s offensive, according to health officials in ESHAWAR, PAKISTAN Hamas-run Gaza. The initial Hamas A suicide bomber detonated attack killed about 1,200 people in his explosive-laden vehicle at Israel, most of them civilians. a police station’s main gate in northAmid the devastation, about 5,500 west Pakistan early Tuesday, killing births are expected over the next at least 23 troops and wounding 32 month, out of an estimated 50,000 others, and causing a part of the women in Gaza who are currently building to collapse upon impact, pregnant, according to the World the military and officials said. Health Organization... The suicide attack -- one of the

Suicide bomber attacks police station in northwest Pakistan, killing 23 officers and wounding 32

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deadliest attacks since January -- led Doug McCallum Denounces Brenda Locke for Wasting Millions to “multiple causalities,” Pakistan’s in the same region. The death toll army said in a statement. It added in Taxpayer Funds on Broken Promises and Partisan Attack ads that six militants also opened fire and from Tuesday’s attack was likely to the city into financial recklessness,” a shootout ensued for hours between rise as some of the officers were in McCallum stated. “After wasting mil- them and security forces before “the critical condition, authorities said. lions of taxpayer dollars in a fruitless terrorists” were gunned down. Local The bodies of the 23 security forces endeavor to keep her election prom- police officials also confirmed all six killed were transferred to a hospital, ise, she is now funneling millions attackers were dead. Separately, the Mohammad Adnan, a senior police more into partisan attack ads against statement said that “troops killed 27 official told reporters. the provincial government to deflect insurgents” in multiple operations Cont. @ page 5 blame for her own failures. This is Miracle’s Special features on not only unethical but a blatant misAl Iman Islamic Centre and use of the taxpayers’ hard-earned Country profile of Somlia: money.” McCallum pointed out the At Page 7 URREY, BC - Doug McCallum irony of the situation, where the resitoday issued a scathing rebuke dents of Surrey are now faced with of Mayor Brenda Locke’s recent the possibility of increased property 13478-78th actions, accusing her of squandering taxes due to Brenda Locke’s misman- Ave, Surrey millions of taxpayer money and ir- agement and wasteful spending on responsibly using millions of public personal vendettas. funds for partisan attack ads. “Residents of Surrey should not bear “In the past year alone, Mayor Locke the financial burden of Mayor Locke’s has not only failed to keep her elec- personal vendettas,” Cont. @ page 5 tion promise but has also plunged

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faith Narrated/Authority of Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) said: that the Prophet (saw) said:”The Hour will not begin until ‘Eisa bin Maryam comes down as a just judge and a just ruler. He will break the cross, kill the pigs and abolish the Jizyah, and wealth will become so abundant that no one will accept it.” Sunan Ibn Majah. Chapter 39,

What have Allah and His Messenger said about Islamic Teachings about Isa (AS)? [And mention] when the angels said, “O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary – distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah]. And he will speak to people in ˹his˺ infancy and adulthood and will be one of the righteous.” She [Mary] said, “My Lord, how will I have a child when no man has touched me?” [The angel] said, “Such is Allah; He creates what He wills. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, ‘Be,’ and it is. Surah Ali-Imran (3) – Verse 45-46

The Story of Isa (AS)

e are all familiar with the story of Maryam being given a child by Allah (SWT) – the miracle of the child of Isa (AS). Jibreel (AS) descended upon Maryam and informed her of her gift, but she was distraught, as she knew she would be unable to explain this sudden happening to her people. We learn from what Jibreel (AS) said, “You are not responsible for justifying this; in fact, tell them that you are fasting.” In Bani Isra’il, there was a fast where you would abstain from talking, just like how you would abstain from food and drink. So, she delivers the baby, and now it is time for her to go back to her people. As she is going back, some people spot her and say, “What is this? What a scandal! What have you done? You are from a good family, and we did not think you were capable of this.” Maryam did not say anything, and simply pointed to the child. They said, “How are we supposed to speak to a newborn child?” Now, the next miracle of Isa (AS) appeared. Allah (SWT) allowed him to talk as a newborn. Allah (SWT) quotes what Isa (AS) said at that time: “I am the slave of Allah. Allah has given me the book and has made me a prophet. I am a source of blessings, and

left completely hanging just by those nails which have been hammered through their bones. In this way, the person would bleed to death. This is what happened, but from the light of the Qur’an we learn that it did not happen to Isa (AS), and neither did they kill Isa (AS), nor did they crucify him. It was made to look like that. Allah (SWT) would later then send him back down to Sham. The prophet (SAW) tells us that he will descend in Damascus being carried by angels on the minaret, and he will descend from a ladder at the time of salah, and he will be brought forward to lead, but he will not lead. The person who Allah (SWT) has chosen to be the leader of the Ummah at that time, the person who is referred to as the Mahdi, will lead the salah. Isa (AS) will come back into this world as a follower of Muhammad (SAW). All of that will happen in that area, and from there, the armies will join around Isa (AS) and the Mahdi, and Isa (AS) will explain at that time that his mission is only to take care of the Dajjal, and that the rest of the Ummah will take care of whatever else must be done. The Qur’an says, “All the people of the book at that time (the Christians specifically) will all believe in him for as he truly was.” Not as the son of Allah (SWT), but as a prophet of him, and that he will come down as a follower of Muhammad (SAW), and based on that, they will all accept Islam. This, historically, marks the greatest events that happened in the land of Al-Masjid AlAqsa before the prophet (SAW)’s time. As you know, some 600 years or so passed before the prophet (SAW) was sent between the prophet (SAW) and Isa (AS). A lot of things happened in that land, but this was the single most significant event that happened until the time of the prophet (SAW) in that time. After the next 6 and a half centuries, when the prophet (SAW) was granted prophethood, he once again revived the importance of Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa and Bayt Al-Maqdis, and this was done by no other way itself but Allah (SWT) taking the prophet (SAW) there to visit. He did not just bring him there, but he also called all the prophets (SAW) to assemble there.

I am blessed wherever I go. Allah (SWT) teachings. Some people started following has given me instructions to pay salah, give him from amongst Bani Isra’il. Before this, zakat, and be dutiful to my mother; Allah the group of Bani Isra’il was one religion, (SWT) has not made me someone who is but after this, Bani Isra’il becomes divided rude, cruel or wretched; Allah (SWT)’s in two; those who have seen his miracles and peace and blessings are upon from me the who believe in him, and those who didn’t. day I was born, the day I will leave this Additionally, there were those who acted world, and the day I will be resurrected.” like they were close to him in order to plot (Quran 19 : 30-33). This is Isa (AS) intro- against him. What did they do? They went to ducing himself to mankind; the first thing tell the rulers of the land, “This man is leadthat he says is “I am the slave of Allah” not ing us astray and will cause turmoil in your “I am the son of Allah”. entire kingdom. You must get rid of him. We As he grew up and many miracles appeared will help you.” Isa (AS), in the meantime, through him, Allah (SWT) gave him the sees the opposition from the Jews and gets instruction to invite people towards him. his disciples together, asking them, “Who is That same people who had been lost all going to help me? Who will be my helpers this time and constantly going astray, who to convey the message of Allah (SWT)?” his would constantly oppose their prophets disciples said, “We will be your helpers. O and rebelling against them, refusing what Allah, write down our testimony.” But inside, the basic commandments of Allah (SWT) they were plotting to get rid of Isa (AS). They were. Isa (AS) then comes with these mira- made plans with the king to attack him where cles to direct people towards the power he was staying and have him arrested and exof Allah (SWT) as a sign of proof that he ecuted. Allah (SWT) said, “They made their was, in fact, the prophet of Allah (SWT). plan, and we made ours. Allah is the best of Now, with all of these miracles, he tells planners ” (Quran 3 : 54). Their plan was to them, “Allah has sent me to you, and he trap Isa (AS) and Allah (SWT)’s plan was to has given me the knowledge of whatever save him. books have been revealed; he has taught When they came and surrounded the house me the knowledge of the Torah and has that he was in, Allah (SWT) lifted him to the given me the Gospel (Injil)”. He told them, heavens, and one of those people who were “I am here to affirm the teachings of the To- involved in the plot was given the appearance rah and Allah (SWT) has instructed me to of Isa (AS). Now, he resembled Isa (AS), so legalize some things that were unlawful for when the king’s soldiers rushed in to arrest you.” When he came out with this, the Bani and apprehend Isa (AS), they apprehended Isra’il, who were not following the teach- the man who looked like Isa (AS), so they ings of their prophets anyways, rejected his took him, tied him and beat him, putting a message because he wanted to change their crown of thorns on his head, and ultimately after dragging him for miles and torturing him, they crucified him. Crucification was a very torturous thing because they would nail stakes through the bones of your arms and nail your shins to the crosspiece of the wood [Adapted from a talk delivered by Mufti those afflicted with an illness, they would – then, they would do something even more Aasim Rashid – The Story of Isa (AS)] cruel: they would shatter the person’s knees be healed by Allah’s permission. with hammers so that they would not be able Source: Ihsan.ca, Surrey, BC [Tafsir Ibn Kathir] 2: Ruh: This means he was ‘a spirit’ from to keep their own weight up. Now, they are Allah. [Qur’an, 21:91]

7 Things Muslims Should Know about Prophet ’Isa (as)

3: ‘Abdullah’ and ‘Mubarak’:

He was ‘a servant of Allah’ and ‘blessed’. [Qur’an, 19:30-31] 4: ‘Ayah’ and ‘Rahmah’: He was ‘a sign’ and ‘a mercy’. [Qur’an, 19:21]

5: ‘Kalimah’ and ‘Wajeeh’:

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rophet ’Isa (as) (also known as Jesus) is the penultimate messenger of Allah (swt), sent around 570 years before the last and final Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (saw). He is, of course, an important figure in Islam, mentioned in the Qur’an several times. This article will set out seven things about ’Isa (as) which all Muslims should know! Before we begin, we’d like to mention a few of the titles ’Isa (as) is given in the Qur’an: 1: Al-Masih: This is his most famous title - it means ‘The Messiah’. When ’Isa (as) touched or wiped (in Arabic, masaha)

He was ‘a word’ from Allah and ‘highly honoured’. [Qur’an, 3:45] 6: Ul-ul-’Azm: Five messengers were called ‘those of determination’ - Nuh (as), Ibrahim (as), Musa (as), Isa (as), and of course their leader and our leader (Sayyid), Muhammad (saw). [Qur’an, 46:35] 7: Ibn Maryam: This means the son of Maryam (as), also known as Mary. Like Prophet Adam (as), ’Isa (as) had no father. Moreover, his mother’s high standing with Allah is well-known - she has an entire Surah named after her in the Qur’an and she was visited and addressed by the Angel Jibril (as): Source:muslimhands.org.uk/

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Canada Grocery Rebate Eligibility, Amount, Next Payment Schedule?

Have you ever examined your grocery receipt, confused at how the total soared so swiftly? With the projection of food prices escalating around 6% this year, such concerns are bound to intensify. However, what if a mechanism existed to ease the financial pressure experienced during each checkout at your local grocery store? The beginning of Canada’s new Grocery Rebate offers precisely such a breather! As unveiled in Budget 2023, the Canadian Government has initiated a Grocery Rebate to extend financial aid to qualifying Canadians. This one-time rebate was issued on July 5, 2023, coinciding with the quarterly GST/ HST credit payment.

Canada Grocery Rebate Eligibility Criteria

The rise in food prices presents a harsh reality for numerous Canadians, particularly when striving to maximize each dollar. Unveiled within the 2023 federal budget to aid Canadians in tackling skyrocketing grocery bills, this rebate aims to facilitate a more manageable approach towards accommo-

dating the amplified living expenses. • Eligibility for the Grocery Rebate is contingent on entitlement to the GST/ HST credit for January 2023, necessitating filing a 2021 tax return, irrespective of income status. • Without a filed 2021 tax return, it’s not too late to submit one to ascertain your eligibility for the Grocery Rebate. • The Grocery Rebate, a singular payment by the federal government, is engineered to assist lower-income Canadians in navigating the escalating food costs.

between rent, student loan repayments, and other bills. Alternatively, imagine being a full-time student, juggling part-time barista hours. Your budget is thinly stretched between tuition, textbooks, and maintaining a social circle. How much rebate do you get? The Grocery Rebate amounts to twice the GST/HST credit sum you received in January 2023, with a ceiling amount that hinges on your marital status Eligibility Criteria Both you and your spouse or common-law and the number of children in your care. partner (if applicable) need to satisfy the eli- Maximum payments are as follows: gibility parameters set for the base year 2021 • For Single Individuals • $234 (no children) to be considered for this rebate. • $387 (1 child) Grocery Rebate 2023 – What • $467 (2 children) it means for you? • $548 (3 children) Picture yourself as a recent graduate, ven- • $628 (4 children) turing into the financial responsibilities of • For Married or Common-law adulthood with a new job in hand (kudos!). Partners However, your paycheque dissipates swiftly • $306 (no children)

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$387 (1 child) $467 (2 children) $548 (3 children) $628 (4 children)

Rebate Calculation

Even with a lump sum GST/HST credit payment in July 2022, you remain eligible for the Grocery Rebate. Any tax refunds, benefits, and credit payments might be utilized to clear outstanding balances. Check benefit status via your CRA My Account, and contact CRA for any debt repayment issues causing financial strain. Source:.tnmsc.com/grocery-rebate

Group representing Canadian Muslim donors pulls back from Liberal Party over stance on Gaza ‘With broken hearts, we must November 27, the group — which humanitarian loss is simply un- killed 1,200 people on October 7. Bad timing for the Liberals depart the Laurier Club,’ the calls itself the Network 100-GTA, precedented.” The donor group is Since then, the Hamas-run health The move by the Network 100

Justin Trudeau speaks to Mohamed Abokasem, a member of the Network-100 donor group, in 2021. London, Ottawa, Montreal and

group wrote in a letter to the says it has 400 members — said it has called on Trudeau repeatedly party president. to request a ceasefire. By: Raffy Boudjikanian · “The Leader does not appear to be A network representing influential Canadian Muslim donors to the Liberal Party of Canada has dropped out of the ranks of the party’s top donors, citing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s disinclination to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, CBC News has learned. In a formal letter sent to party president Sachit Mehra on

made up mostly of Canadian Muslim professionals, such as lawyers and doctors. Formed in December 2014, the group helped Justin Trudeau to his first election victory in 2015. The group says it has directed hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Liberal Party annually since December 2014. One member of the group — whose donation records CBC News verified with Elections Canada — has contributed nearly $19,000 to the Liberals since the group’s foundation. The Laurier Club is the upper tier of Liberal Party donors. The party’s website says that to be eligible for the club, members must donate at least $1,700 per year. Trudeau’s harshest criticism of Israel since its war with Hamas began came on November 14. He urged the country to use “maximum restraint.” “The world is witnessing this killing of women, of children, of babies. This has to stop,” he told a news conference at the time. Trudeau also has said repeatedly that Israel has a right to defend itself after the attack by Hamas that

interested in truly listening, nor interested in giving true value to international Law, nor truly caring about the children of Gaza. With broken hearts, we must depart the Laurier Club,” the group wrote. “The idea that this situation will all be forgotten in two years is an extremely risky and unwise strategy for the Party. The scale of the lhmadulillah, we have raised $950,000 so far. We need another $550,000 for the down payment. We don’t lose this property that will help keep are very close! We are lucky to have a payment schedule our community strong and grow it in the that will help us stay away from incurring many years to come. We can’t do this alone, Riba, aka interest. The first step is securing we need your help.

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ministry in Gaza has said Israel has killed more than 17,000 people with its military response. It has not broken that estimate down into civilians and combatants; it claims most of those killed have been under 18. Public health experts have told the Reuters news agency Hamas kept accurate population numbers prior to this conflict.

Network members have spoken to Trudeau, Telford

Some members of the Network 100 have spoken directly to Trudeau and his chief of staff Katie Telford. Other network members took part in a virtual meeting with Mehra on December 5. One long-time party organizer and prominent Canadian Muslim told CBC News he told Mehra during the meeting that “the Liberals should not think that our community is going to forgive and forget.” The organizer spoke to CBC News on the condition they not be identified and said they had agreed not to publicize the contents of the closed-doors meeting...

comes at a vulnerable moment for the Liberals, who have lost ground to the federal Conservatives in voting intention surveys for several months in a row. Most polls currently show the Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre would win an election if one were to be held right now. Shachi Kurl, the president of the Angus Reid Institute, said the Liberals can’t afford to lose mass Muslim support in this context. “It adds to the pressure. It adds to the continuum and particular mix of pressures,” she said. “The Muslim diaspora in Canada tends to lean more left than right and tends to have a higher level of support for the Liberal Party than the Conservative Party. But where the X factor exists is in the potential for the NDP to pick up or take back some support from the Liberals on this issue electorally... “The prime minister is probably not making anybody as happy as they would like to be.” Source: cbc.ca/news

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Doug McCallum Denounces Brenda Locke for Wasting Millions in Taxpayer Funds on Broken Promises and Partisan Attack ads governance ethics and fiscal responsibility.” ance credibility.“Mayor Locke’s egotistical to demand accountability and transparency News Coninued from Page 1 McCallum emphasized. “Never in the In a direct challenge, McCallum asked, and partisan agenda is not just a lapse in from their leaders, stressing the importance

history of our city has a mayor used millions in taxpayer dollars for partisan attack ads. This is an unprecedented misuse of public funds for personal vendettas. If she wishes to engage in political battles, she should do so using her political party’s funds, not the coffers of the city. This is a matter of basic

“Will Mayor Locke be transparent with the citizens of Surrey and disclose exactly how many millions of taxpayer dollars she plans to spend on these partisan attack ads?” Doug McCallum also highlighted the potential long-term impacts of such actions on the city’s financial health and govern-

judgment; it’s a dangerous precedent that risks the financial stability of our city and erodes trust in our elected officials. Governing should be for the benefit of all residents, not a platform for using taxpayer dollars on personal partisan agendas.” McCallum called on the citizens of Surrey

of prudent financial management and responsible governance. “This is a critical moment for Surrey,” McCallum concluded. “We must demand better from our leaders. It’s time to put the interests of Surrey and its citizens first.” Media Contact: Doug McCallum

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Amid the crisis in Gaza, people are calling for boycotting ‘Israeli’ goods. But do they work?

mpty restaurants or products being taken off shelves should not be seen as the end goal of boycotts. Recently, McDonalds Pakistan found itself in the line of fire when the fast food chain’s Israeli franchise announced it was giving away thousands of free meals to the Israeli army, stirring debate on whether certain brands are culpable for the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The BDS — Boycott, Divest, and Sanction — movement is inherently a non-violent movement that calls for the boycott of corporations “complicit in the oppression of Palestinians.” One such example is that of HewlettPackard (HP), which has been accused of aiding Israel’s surveillance of dissidents and Palestinians in general through a biometric ID system. The BDS is a tactic more so than an organisation and “works to end international support for Israel’s oppression of Palestinians and pressure Israel to comply with international law”. Of late, the BDS movement has been gaining traction in countries like Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt due to the support of the Palestinian cause among citizens. Consumers in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, the UAE, Malaysia and Pakistan, among others, have spurned brands that are allegedly complicit in the oppression of Palestinians. In Pakistan, there have been calls to boycott various brands such as Dominos, Carrefour, McDonalds, Coca Cola and PepsiCo on so-

cial media. Certain retail stores, like the Imtiaz superstore chain in Karachi, have actively taken what were believed to be Israeli products or products by companies linked to Israeli conglomerates off their shelves. Local restaurant chain Kababjees took beverages such as Pepsi and Coca Cola off its menu. Celebrities like Ushna Shah and Usman Khalid Butt have been increasingly vocal about the crisis and the importance of boycotting products that have been identified by the BDS movement. Why are boycotts used? The idea of boycotting as an act of activism stems from the efficacy of such tactics during the South African apartheid regime, where sanctions were employed until it led to its eventual downfall. What is important to note here is that South African exports were consumer-oriented and could be substituted. Boycotts have been a popular choice when it comes to getting a state or a corporation to change their stance. The second case of boycotts used in the Muslim world was in 2005 when a Danish newspaper decided to publish a controversial cartoon, prompting a global boycott of the Danish brand ‘Arla’ by Muslim countries. Although ineffective on the newspaper itself, it did take Arla two years to rebuild its image in Muslim countries. According to Harvard Business Review, for boycotts to be effective, they must fulfil these four factors: Customers care passionately The cost of participation is low

The issues are easy to understand

Mass media is correctly utilised Are boycotts really effective? Even if these factors are met in the current scenario, one should not expect boycotts to hurt Israel’s economy or change its stance directly— when it has already displayed its readiness to weather such pressure time and again. This is primarily because Israel’s economy relies on its technological exports more so than consumer goods. According to Brookings Institute, the Israeli economy is less vulnerable to boycotts today than it was at the beginning of the regime. What this means is that Israeli exports are highly differentiated and not as consumer-oriented as one might think. In short, Israeli products are difficult to be replaced. Per Dr Akbar Zaidi, political economist and executive director at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), “Israel is a major exporter of software, spyware, drones and military ammunition. No country that buys from them will boycott them, they will vote against them in the United Nations General Assembly but they won’t ever boycott them.” “Money and war go hand in hand, where there’s war, there’s money to be made.” He cited the example of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the fact that Russia was able to withstand sanctions given Europe’s reliance on its gas. “Money is the most powerful ideology. People compromise whatever faith or be-

lief they have when it comes to money,” Dr Zaidi added. The recent Russia-Ukraine war is one such example of why boycotts have an indirect impact rather than a direct one. During the initial stages of the Russian invasion, companies such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, CocaCola, Nike, Apple, BP and Shell pulled out or temporarily put a halt to their operations in Russia. However, Russia was able to sustain its invasion.

Do boycotts hurt the local economy?

So should Pakistanis boycott goods and products by companies that are believed to be somewhat linked to Israel? According to Dr Zaidi, Pakistanis can boycott to their own disadvantage since such companies not only provide employment but also are the largest tax contributing sector to the economy. Dr Adil Nakhoda, an economist and associate professor at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), who frequently comments on Pakistan’s economy, agreed with Dr Zaidi, stating that expecting massive economic disruptions to various stakeholders may be farfetched for a small economy like Pakistan, without analysing the whole chain of ownership and investors and the impact on them. “The targeted stakeholders may not feel the financial impact as intended; rather boycotts may hamper economic activity and reduce the current demand of goods in Pakistan.”..(Extracted) Courtesy By: Mahira Sarfraz

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

News Coninued from Page 1 ters for the future of both Israelis and “Countless Palestinian civilians in hate being directed towards Jews is unfolding before our eyes will only enhance the cycle of violence,” Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Tuesday on Parliament Hill. “This will not lead to the durable defeat of Hamas, which is necessary, and the threat that it poses to Israel. With the future of Israelis and Palestinians in mind, Canada is joining the international call for humanitarian ceasefire.” Canada has stated from the beginning that Israel has the right to defend itself, Joly said. “And how Israel defends itself matters. It mat-

Palestinians, and it matters for the future of the region,” she added. The latest war between Israel and Hamas began after the armed group’s militants launched a surprise attack in Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people, including hundreds of civilians, and taking about 240 people hostage. Israel retaliated with airstrikes on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, and cutting off its access to many essential supplies. Local authorities say more than 18,000 Palestinians have been killed.“Thousands of children are now orphans,” Joly said Tuesday.

Gaza are suffering without water, food, fuel or medicine and their homes have been reduced to rubble.” The National Council of Canadian Muslims called the UN vote a “milestone” that needs to translate into “the reality of action and deeds.” Yet the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs said it was “disgusted and frankly shocked” by Canada’s stance, given that the motion does not explicitly call out Hamas for its crimes or urge the group to surrender. ”Canada’s decision to support the resolution will undoubtedly lead to further

here in Canada,” it said in a written statement. Hamas “cannot be rewarded and left unaccountable,” said the group, which represents Jewish federations across Canada. Canada lent its support to a U.S. amendment to the resolution that would have explicitly condemned Hamas, but the amendment did not reach the support of twothirds of the assembly that would have been required to adopt it... Source:ctvnews.ca/

Suicide bomber attacks police station in northwest Pakistan, killing 23 officers and wounding 32

News Coninued from Page 1 The attack targeted the Daraban police station in Dera Ismail Khan, a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, local police officer Kamal said. The province is a former stronghold of the militant Pakistani Taliban group, also known as Tehreek-eTaliban Pakistan or TTP. The newly formed militant group Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, or TJP

-- believed to be an offshoot of the TTP -- claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement, saying it targeted the officers who were at the police station. The statement also claimed that 20 officers were killed. However, this couldn’t be independently verified. A larger number of security forces from across the country have had a constant presence lately at the Daraban police station where they were conducting intelligence-based

operations against militants in the area with help from local police, said Khan Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi denounced the attack and conveyed his condolences to the families of those who were “martyred”. In a statement, he said “their sacrifices would not go to waste” and that such attacks cannot weaken the resolve of security forces. Pakistan’s caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti denounced the

onslaught in a statement, calling it an act of “terrorism.” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed a rise in violence with several deadly incursions by militants this year. In January, at least 101 people were killed, mostly police officers, when a suicide bomber disguised as a policeman attacked a mosque in the northwestern city of Peshawar...Source:ctvnews.ca

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What led to this fall’s oil price slide and what might come next?

Benchmark crude West Texas Intermediate broke below $70 US on Tuesday . The price of oil continued its rough ride this week, with the benchmark North American crude blend known as West Texas Intermediate, or WTI, skidding again below $70 US a barrel on Tuesday, down from September when the price was hovering around $90 US. This fall has seen oil prices take on a gradual — and often bumpy — decline, an about-face from multiple bullish forecasts in September that projected the return of

$100 US oil before the end of the year. On Tuesday, the January crude oil contract was down $2.71 US at $68.61 US per barrel. Analysts say there are a number of factors at play here, namely geopolitical instability, fears of a global recession and hesitation around whether there will be follow through on oil output cuts agreed to by Saudi Arabia, Russia and other members of OPEC+ in late November. Last week saw the seventh-consecutive weekly decline in crude prices, the longest consecutive losing streak on a weekly basis since the end of 2018, noted Rory Johnston, energy researcher and founder of the Commodity Context newsletter. “We’ve been in this very declining, kind of weakening environment since the end of September, and it just keeps getting worse,” Johnston said. “The market is clearly signalling deepening or worsening oversupply conditions.”.. Source:cbc.ca/news

India ask FBI to share intelligence on Sikh separatists: Reuters source

Director Christopher Wray, said the official, who works at the NIA and spoke on condition of anonymity. The issue of what New Delhi says are Sikh separatists operating against India from U.S. soil was discussed in “greater detail by a team of internal security officials from both countries,” the official said. ”India has requested the U.S. officials to share inputs on suspected individuals who have in recent years been recruited and embedded in the separatist movement,” the official said.The NIA said in a statement on Tuesday that Wray met NIA Director General Dinkar Gupta and held discussions on issues including “the acts and activities of Terrorist-Organised Criminal Networks, ongoing investigations in the U.S. in the attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco, investigations of cyber-terror and cyber-crimes of various kinds.”..

NEW DELHI - India has asked the United States to share intelligence on Sikh separatists living there amid investigations into an accusation that an Indian official was linked to a plot to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil, an Indian official said on Tuesday. The request was made by the National Investigations Agency (NIA), India’s federal antiterrorism agency, in meetings with visiting FBI Source:ctvnews.ca

Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel’s ‘indiscriminate bombing’ of Gaza

Nawaz gets clean slate after final acquittal

ISLAMABAD: The conviction of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia case — one of the three references instituted against him in light of the Panama Papers — was declared void on Tuesday, as the Islamabad High Court acquitted him despite a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) request for a re-trial. Following the reversal of his conviction in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield cases, legal experts believe that the PML-N supreme leader may also become eligible to contest polls and hold public

office. During Tuesday’s proceedings, the IHC division bench, comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, observed that the trial court convicted Mr Sharif upon “evidence based on photocopies”. While the bench intended to conclude the case on Tuesday, NAB tried to extend the proceedings, with its special prosecutor Azhar Maqbool Shah asking the court to remand the case to the accountability court. He argued that since the late accountability judge Arshad Malik was removed from service for misconduct, the IHC may send the matter back to the trial court for a decision on merit. Justice Aurangzeb asked NAB to advance arguments and share the evidence that the bureau intended to submit to the trial court. The IHC chief justice asked the prosecution to show the money trail, any original documents, and proof that Mr Sharif acquired Al-Azizia and Hill Metal Establishment (HME) through corrupt practices... Source: dawnnews.com

Ibrahim Ali’s lawyer seeks murder appeal, citing ‘third-party suspects’ in killing

A lawyer for Ibrahim Ali is seeking to appeal his client’s first-degree murder conviction in the killing of a 13-year-old girl in a British Columbia park, citing 25 grounds including allegations about “third-party suspects.” The notice of appeal filed by Kevin McCullough says two other men were arrested for the killing, but the B.C. Supreme Court erred by refusing to allow evidence about them to be brought up at the trial. The notice also describes “two Asian men” who McCullough says were seen carrying a heavy bag near where the girl’s body was found in Burnaby’s Central Park in 2017. Other grounds for appeal include alleged bias against the defence, a dispute over the Crown’s suggestion the girl did not have a boyfriend, and that the court didn’t properly address safety concerns about death threats made against Ali’s lawyers. The trial con-

cluded Friday with the jury convicting Ali of killing the girl who can’t be named because of a publication ban, although hearings on matters arising from the case continue. McCullough also said in an interview and in an affidavit filed Monday that police told him someone close to the proceedings brought a handgun into the Vancouver courtroom on Friday with an intention to kill...

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World calls for ceasefire as Israel bombards Gaza

in unusually strong language just hours before the United Nations demanded a humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.“Israel’s security can rest on the United States, but right now it has more than the United States. It has the European Union, it has Europe, it has most of the world supporting them,” Biden said to donors during a fundraiser Tuesday. “They’re starting to lose that support by indiscriminate bombing that takes place,” he said. The president WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden said he thought Prime Minister Benjamin on Tuesday warned that Israel was losing Netanyahu understood, but he wasn’t so UN General Assembly overwhelmingly international support because of its “indis- sure about the Israeli war cabinet... passes non-binding resolution urging hucriminate bombing” of Gaza, speaking out Source:ctvnews.ca

manitarian ceasefire in Gaza as Israeli bombardment continues. WHO chief raises concerns after Israeli forces raided northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital and calls for the protection of patients and medical workers. UN agency for Palestinian refugees says Gaza has become “one of the most dangerous places in the world” amid deepening humanitarian crisis. At least 18,412 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 7. The revised death toll in Israel stands at 1,147. Source:aljazeera.com

Let’s work together to change perception, change mindsets, and change how we are perceived. Assistant Commissioner of Police- Operations (ACP) Livai Driu said this while addressing members of the Fiji Police Force Headquarters during their Operations Readiness Check (ORC) Parade yesterday at the Police Mobile Force in Nasinu. ACP Driu reminded the officers to be mindful of the communities they serve and to lead by example. “As members of Headquarters formation, we should lead by example and be the first to put up our hands when the going gets tough,” ACP Driu said. “It’s about winning hearts and minds. When we have the support we need from our communities, the workload becomes tolerable. In other words, we need to give our communities a reason to work with us,” he said.ACP Driu also used

the opportunity to acknowledge the support of their families.“We are at times caught up in the demands of policing, that we tend to forget that our families are also affected by our long hours, early starts and late nights, as they too have to make sacrifices and adjust their lives to accommodate our work schedules.” .. Source: fijitimes.com.fj

IMF approves $681m in 2nd tranche of loan for Bangladesh

The IMF board yesterday approved the second instalment of $681 million for Bangladesh, putting to bed the uncertainty surrounding the tranche given that the country failed to meet two of the conditions needed for its release. The development, which was confirmed to The Daily Star by Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, will go some way towards easing the jitters surrounding the Bangladesh economy in the face of depleting foreign currency reserves and elevated inflation. The $681 million will be disbursed soon and is expected to cover import bills of about 15 days. One of the unmet preconditions was to maintain a minimum net international reserve (NIR) of $24.46 billion by the end of June. The NIR target was missed by about $3 billion as the government had to delve into

reserves to pay for essential imports of fuel, fertiliser, and foodstuff. The minimum tax revenue target was also missed: the government needed to collect at least Tk 345,630 crore in tax revenue in fiscal 2022-23. It finally raised Tk 327,664 crore, which fell Tk 17,946 crore short of the goal, according to a finance division report...S.thedailystar.net

FIJI: Officers reminded to be mindful of the communities they serve

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Remarkable growing Al Iman Islamic Centre in Surrey; BC

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tive involvement of the youth in diverse activities, showcasing the vibrant spirit within Located at#18-13478, 78 Avenue Surrey, the center. The multipurpose hall serves as a lhamdulillah, the Al Iman Islamic venue for youth gym sessions and a variety Centre in Surrey has witnessed re- of other engaging activities. markable growth over the past 13 Centre Services years. This Islamic center has become a vi- 1. Islamic Online University (IOU) tal hub for the community, providing a wide We are a registered organization with the Isarray of Islamic teachings, social initiatives, lamic Online University. We provide IOU students with the necessary educational and health and fitness programs. facilities to take their exams. The center has successfully accommodated 2. Family Counselling over 200 individuals during Friday prayers, We provide counselling and mediation and Eid prayers, and it warmly welcomes the sessions. We also provide services to oversee community for all five daily prayers. Thanks Divorce proceedings between spouses and to the dedication of the committee members issue Divorce certificates. of diverse ethnic communities including 3. Social Services those from the Somali Canadian communi- Al Iman strives to contribute to the local ty as well as others , Al Iman Islamic Centre community by assisting local refugees to constands as a beacon of service to the commu- nect with government and municipal service nity. What’s most heartening to see is the ac- providers. We also provide financial assisVolunteer Imam, Marwan Abu Saleh Al Momineen

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Somalia - Statistics & Facts

ocated in Eastern Africa, Somalia is a country that has been in an prolonged state of war since 1960. Vulnerable to extended periods of famine and epidemics, and lacking basic services such as sanitation or medical care, the population continues to increase, largely driven by the consequential high fertility rate, which amounts to almost 6 children per woman. Somalia is thus one of the most fertile countries around the world. Additionally, Somalia’s population is quite young; roughly half of the inhabitants are 14 years and younger, and the median age of the population is only 16.5 years - unsurprisingly, life expectancy at birth is also devastastingly low at only about 55 years. A high scarcity of water and food, shortage of proper medical services, as well as a high terrorism risk result in Somalia having one of the highest mortality rates worldwide - and the second-highest mortality rate for infants. The Federal Republic of Somalia was under British and Italian occupation until July 1960, when the two countries granted independence to their territories. Shortly after, a government was to be established, but the efforts resulted in a governmental crisis and the president being assassinated in a military coup. Approximately 10 years later, a civil war erupted and divided the country in two opposite groups. During the 1990s and the early 2000s, there were several unsuccessful peace attempts. In 2004, a new transitional parliament was put in place, and eight years later a new constitution was finally drafted

and approved. Today, the government tries to gain control over more areas in the country, but major cities are still unsafe due to terrorism, including Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The absence of security and order in the country gives terrorist groups more opportunities to commit acts of terror, such as the taking of hostages , kidnapping, piracy, and terrorist attacks. Moreover, corruption is rampant in Somalia, which leaves the country in social and economical turmoil. Despite the fact that Somalia currently lacks effective governance, the state maintains a rather informal economy mainly based on the agrarian sector, which employs the vast majority of the population. In the last couple of years, the GDP growth rate stagnated just under 2.5 percent, and suddenly slumped below 2 percent in 2017 due to a drought that ravaged the country. At the moment, inflation fluctuates quite a lot as a consequence of the social and economic situation, but is estimated to stabilize at around 2.6 percent in the following years. The humanitarian crises, exacerbated by climate conditions, as well as regular terrorism attacks resulted in large displacement of population over the past few years, with many of the Somali people fleeing to neighboring countries or Arabic-speaking countries. Somalia is a Federal State composed of two levels of government: the federal government and the federal member states (FMS), which include both state and local governments. FMS also dispose their own constitutions and armed forces. Since the 15 May 2022 election, Hassan

Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) from Peace and Development Party is the new president of Somalia. On 7 August 2022, the Parliament endorsed the new Somali Government, comprising 26 Ministers, 24 State Ministers and 25 Deputy Ministers. Somalia is de-facto ruled by a gentlemen agreement among the major clan-families that dominate the country.

Mogadishu: Capital of Somalia Total population from 2012 to 2022 17.6 Million Somalia Refugee Crisis

The Somali refugee crisis is one of the most challenging mass displacement situations in the world. Over the last 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have fled Somalia due to political instability and a dangerous civil war that broke out in the 1990s. In February 2023, clashes around the city of Laascaanood in Somalia caused increasing internal displacement, with at least 150,000 people forced to flee within Somalia, and nearly 100,000 Somali refugees fleeing to Ethiopia, arriving in remote, extremely isolated and drought-affected areas. Many of the Somalis fleeing are women, children and vulnerable people. According to Statistics Canada, there are 62,550 persons of Somali origins spread across Canada, with Toronto and Edmonton being the largest enclaves. Of these, 8,315 are recent immigrants and 37,115 live in Somalispeaking households. Trade. Somalia has a large trade deficit. Its chief export commodities are livestock and

bananas, which are mainly sent to Arab countries. Other exports include hides and skins, fish, and frankincense and myrrh.

Somalia’s challenges in 2023

Two key interlinked dynamics will define developments in Somalia in 2023. The first is the scale of starvation in the country. The second is how the Somalian government and the jihadi military and political organization al-Shabaab will respond to anti-al-Shabaab clan uprisings. Since mid-2022, these uprisings have been backed by the new government of Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, with far greater resolve than his predecessor Mohamed Abdullahi “Farmaajo” mustered.

Fertility Rate: 6.31

ECONOMY Gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices (in billion U.S. dollars)0.02bn USD Growth rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) (compared to the previous year) 2.43% Unemployment rate in Somalia 20.05% Youth unemployment rate 35.63% Inflation rate 6.78% (compared to the previous year) Somalia’s main import partner United Arab Emirates Somalia’s main export partner United Arab Emirates Somalia: Distribution of employment in the agriculture sector 26.28% By: Naseer Pirzada Source: ctvnews.ca

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World Human Rights Day: Gaza Genocide Raises Hard Questions As to Concept of Human Rights The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the United Nations, countries around the world, fellow human rights organizations and all peace-loving people in observing Human Rights Day that falls annually on December 10. On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In 1950, the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 423(V) to officially recognize December 10 as Human Rights Day. The Declaration of Human Rights was a promise of human rights for everyone around the world, regardless of their background. All countries around the world who are members of the UN are bound by the Declaration. No exceptions. There is no Israel exception. This year’s Human Rights Day falls amidst several conflicts across the globe that are putting the very idea of human rights in doubt. The world has been witnessing two different sets of standards for human rights.

The most powerful countries, including the US, choose to be selective as to human rights. This politicization of human rights has made human rights advocacy appear as a convenient tool to serve political interests and agendas. It is a huge disservice to the human rights cause. The Israeli ongoing genocidal war against the occupied Palestinians in Gaza and in the West Bank and the Ukraine war are two prime examples of such double standards as to human rights. These two wars and how the West has dealt with them pushed many people to question the concept of human rights as proclaimed by the US and other Western countries. The world is witnessing live industrial scale Israeli violations of human rights of Palestinians. Making matters worse is that the leading proponent of human rights in the world, the US, has been shamelessly providing unlimited support to the Israeli genocide. The level of deaths and destruction in Gaza is apocalyptic. The real numbers of the

dead and injured are much higher than the reported ones. many remain buried under the rubble. The genocidal war on Gaza is eviscerating the concept of human rights. The world is shocked that the US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution simply calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The US ignored millions around the world, and in the US, who have

been calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. “The Israeli genocidal campaign on Gaza is a catastrophe for the people of Gaza,” said Imad Hamad, AHRC Executive Director. “The US position on this genocide has been a disaster for the cause of human rights,” added Hamad. “The damage will be with us for years,”

concluded Hamad. Source: American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA

Islamic Relief Canada Hope for Gaza Fundraising Dinner| Surrey

By: Mujahid Ahmed

n the 3rd of December, four prominent Muslim NGOs united their efforts to champion a noble cause –the provision of essential aid to our brothers and sisters facing adversity in Palestine. The collaborative force comprised Islamic Relief Canada, Penny Appeal, HCI, and Human Concerns International, standing together in unwavering solidarity for a highly successful fundraising event.This joint endeavor highlighted the power of unity within the Muslim community, as these influential organizations synergized their resources and expertise to make a meaningful impact. The event not only demonstrated the strength that lies in collective action but also served as a testament to the shared commitment of these NGOs toward alleviating the hardships faced by those in need in Palestine. Over 750 kind-hearted people gathered at the Aria Banquet Hall in Surrey for a special event. It was a night filled with generosity and caring.

The event, organized by Shyakh Alaa Elsayyed, turned into a heartwarming evening of giving, highlighted by beautiful art auctions. As the night went on, everyone’s kindness added up, and together the organizors raised an amazing $250,000. This money will be used to help and support people in Palestine who are going through tough times. The success of the event shows how much good people can do when they come together to help others. This special night showed how powerful it is when people come together to help others. The success of the fundraiser, where everyone worked together, proves how caring and dedicated people can be. It is aclear sign of the kindness and generosity in the hearts of everyone who attended. They all joined forces for a cause that is bigger than any one person – to make a real difference and provide important help to those in Palestine

who are facing challenges.

BCMA Surrey Branches Raised More Than $245K For Gaza

uslim community from alternative centres and Masjids in Surrey, and other parts of the lower-Mainland, came together to show their solidarity and support for the people of Gaza by raising almost $245k tonight with cash and pledges. A fund-raising event organized by the BCMA Surrey/ Delta Br and Masjid Rehmah, saw an overwhelming support from the attendees. Former Imam of Surrey Jamea Masjid, Qari Abdul Wahab, and BCMA President Mr Asad Gondal, perpetually made appeal to everyone present to support the great noble cause. A video of destructible Gaza was projected on the screen by BCMA Secretary Fadi and Imam Mouadh. A 12-year-old boy Zaid Umer Ali, of BC Muslim school who took the initiative on his own to successfully collected almost

$5000 bearing in mind the suffering of children in Gaza. The program was concluded with dinner prepared by the Surrey/ Delta branch. The president of BCMA Asad Gondal, thanked and acknowledged the great support from all the branches and all the following organization based out of Surrey, with some of its representatives and

members present at the event.

They are as follows.

1. Masjid Aulia Allah 2. Abu Bakr Masjid 3. White Rock Musallah 4. Jamia Riyadul Jannah 5. Friends of Pakistan

6. Masjid Rahma BCMA 7. Masjid Buranby BCMA 8. Masjid Richmind BCMA 9. Masjid Abbotsford 10. Masjid Al Huda Board Of Management, Surrey Delta Branch

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15OK has been raised in NAMAL (Knowledge City)Fundraising Dinner

n Dec 10th, A successful Fundraising Dinner event took place under the leadership of Zafar Niazi and his team Dastgir Ch, Kamran Awan and Br, Raza for the NAMAL (Knowledge City) at Taj Park Convention Centre Surrey, where Vancouver region Pakistani Community has been shown their generous support. Special Guests from Pakistan Mr. Waleed Iqbal (PTI) who delivered such a nice speech and Mr. Nabeel Zafar (PTV&ARY Drama Artist) who contributed to raising almost One Hundred and fifty thousand (150) dollars including auction money by Imran Khan signed “ Cricket Bats, Balls and his Shirts” for the Namal Knowledge City, Mianwali. Thanks to all including Mr. Hasan Shaikh (from the USA for supporting, all the sponsors and volunteers who made this event successful. Thanks to Sajid Hameed for few Pictures

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Disability In Canada: Know The Facts

ties. As severity of disability increases, the ties who required only one accommodation percentage of those employed falls from have their need met; however, this drops to The 10 disability types identified by the in 76% among those with mild disabilities to 36% when they required three or more. the Canadian Survey on Disability study are: 31% among those with very severe disabili- • About one-third of youth with seeing, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexter- ties (Statistics Canada, 2017). more severe disabilities are ity, pain-related, learning, developmental, • More people with disabilities neither in school nor employed mental-health related, and memory. Many live in poverty Youth with disabilities are at a higher risk of disabilities are not visible. These so-called The highest rates of poverty (for those aged not being in school or employed, and this “hidden disabilities” still affect a large swath 15 to 64 years) were among those with more increases with the severity of the disability. of Canadians. For example, the Learning severe disabilities who were living alone or About 15% of youth with milder disabilities Disability Association of Canada estimates were lone parents. For those living alone, 6 are neither in school nor employed, comthat one in 10 Canadians has a learning dis- in 10 were below the poverty line, as were 4 pared with about 31% of youth with more ability. in 10 of lone parents. Regardless of disabil- severe disabilities. Among youth with dis• Living with disability is expensive ity, 8 in 10 lone parents were women (Statis- abilities who were neither in school nor According to the 2017 Canadian Survey tics Canada, 2017). employed, 87% had a mental health-relaton Disability, 1.6 million Canadians with • Many companies aren’t hiring ed disability, a learning disability, or both. disabilities were unable to afford the aids, Since those with mental health-related and/ people with disabilities devices or prescription medication they re- Only four in 10 small business owners hired or learning disabilities accounted for 77% of quire due to cost. people with disabilities in 2013, matching youth with disabilities, this suggests they are A specially designed walker can cost up to levels from the previous year, according to a disproportionately affected when it comes $2,500. A customized power wheelchair can survey from BMO Financial Group. to being neither in school nor employed cost more than $25,000. A porch lift can (Statistics Canada, 2017). cost upwards of $5,000. Modifications and • Employers report being happy • Canadians identify large gaps with hiring those with disabilities renovations to make a home accessible can between real-world accessibilDespite the lack of opportunity for cancost tens of thousands of dollars. These costs ity and the ideal didates with disabilities, more than threecan be prohibitive or even unattainable for quarters of the employers surveyed by BMO A 2015 survey revealed that the Canadian many individuals and families in lower inin 2013 said that after recruiting disabled public sees vast room for improvement in come households. workers, the hires either met their expectatheir communities in terms of various bar• There’s a real wage gap tions (62%) or exceeded them (15%). riers affecting the disabled, identifying large Working aged adults without a disability gaps between the real-world accessibility make a higher median after-tax personal • Required workplace accommoand the ideal. income ($39,000) than those with milder dations are not always met

(Statistics Canada, 2017).

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15% of the world identifies as having a disability

ccording to the World Health Organization, 15% of the world’s population (an estimated 1.1 billion people) identify as having some form of disability. This represents the world’s largest minority, and the only minority group that any of us can become a member of at any time.

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More than 6.2 million Canadians live with some form of disability

More than 6.2 million Canadians—almost 22% of the population in this country— aged 15 years and over are living with some form of disability that affects their level of freedom, independence or quality of life. This number does not include figures for prevalence of disabilities among children and youth under 15 years old which means that the number of Canadians who are living with disabilities is even higher (Statistics Canada, 2017).

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Disability isn’t always obvious

More than 4 in 10 Canadians disabilities ($34,300) and those with more The most commonly required type of work- • Students with disabilities are with disabilities have a severe or severe disabilities ($19,200). (Statistics Can- place accommodations are flexible work eligible for special loans very severe disability ada, 2017). arrangements (27%), workstation modi- The National Educational Association of 57% of Canadians with disabilities have a • More people with disabilities fications (15%), and human or technical Disabled Students has a website that lists ‘mild or moderate’ disability and 43% have a supports (6%). According to results from information about awards and scholarships are underemployed ‘more severe’ disability (classified as having Approximately 59% of working-age adults a severe or very severe disability). In all caswith disabilities are employed compared es, the disability was severe enough to limit with around 80% of those without disabilithem to some extent in their daily activities

a 2017 Statistics Canada survey, the more workplace accommodations required from an employee, the less likely all their needs were met. 75% of employees with disabili-

For many customer service employees, working during the busy holiday season often means dealing with angry and even abusive customers. But some Vancouver businesses are taking a stand against aggressive patrons. Triet Duong, co-owner of Mon Pitou, a cafe in the Fairview neighbourhood, says he empowers his staff to stand up for

themselves when necessary. “It’s customer service, not customer servants. There is a line that can’t be crossed,” said Duong, adding aggressive behaviour can be more common during the holidays. Data provided by WorkSafeBC shows claims for violent acts have steadily increased in the retail sector over the past decade. Employers are required to have procedures to eliminate or minimize the risk for violence or harassment from customers and clients, according to WorkSafeBC. At Mon Pitou, this means grabbing the situation by the horns. Staff are trained to work with the customer to resolve problems before they escalate, and to not be afraid to kick out customers who are disrespectful. “We do keep our customer experience high, but there’s a smarter way to do it that doesn’t involve being a punching bag,” said Duong. He said staff are taught to steer the conversation with confidence; this involves compo-

sure, eye contact, and a strong knowledge of the cafe’s policies. Duong shared a recent incident where a guest raised his voice at a barista because he felt he was waiting too long for his drink. “The barista had the full confidence to ask him to leave because he was not talking to her in a respectful manner, which is a requirement for us,” said Duong. Duong said while many other businesses instruct their employees to take a more passive approach, his cafe’s methods have resulted in fewer incidents being escalated to a manager. He says other businesses, especially small businesses like his, could benefit from a similar approach. “At a bigger block cafe chain, they’re still profiting if they’re remaking a drink five times,” said Duong.

The federal government unveiled details about its highly anticipated Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) earlier on Monday. The CDCP is a $13-billion insurance program that will start covering most basic dentistry costs next year for uninsured Canadians with a household income under $90,000. That’s about nine million Canadians, according to the federal government. In its current form, the plan is expected to cost the federal treasury about $4.4 billion per year. Applications will first open to eligible seniors aged 87 and older. Applications for other age groups will then be phased in with a staggered approach, with the process opening up to all eligible applicants aged 18 and above sometime in 2025. According to NDP Leader

Jagmeet Singh, his party “forced” Ottawa to enact the program as a condition of the confidence-and-supply agreement that could keep the Liberals in power until 2025. “People are living with pain, people are worried about the cost if they do have to go to the dentist,” he told a news conference in Toronto on Monday. CBC News has been fielding questions about the CDCP since the announcement. Here are some of those questions answered. Who pays for what under the CDCP? The CDCP will help cover the cost of various oral health-care services, with the focus on “those deemed medically necessary by an oral health-care professional,” an information officer with the general information line for

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downtown business community over the past few years.“We have people coming into a variety of retail stores, not only stealing, but abusing staff,” said Clerides. He is a member of the Save Our Streets Coalition, a group of more than 30 British Columbian retailers and community groups formed earlier this year to call on the government to address what it calls a “crisis” in retail settings. In preparation for a potential spike in aggression during the holiday season, he says he ensures his staff are well trained and on alert.“Everybody has a right to come to work, do their job, get paid, and go home safe and sound,” said Clerides. Vancouver police wrote in a statement to CBC it has been working closely with businesses and their staff “to address ongoing ‘Crisis’ in retail settings John Clerides, owner of Marquis Wine Cel- crime and safety issues.” lars in the West End, says he has also noticed Source: cbc.ca/news an increase in aggressive customers in the

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Preventive services, including scaling (cleaning), polishing, sealants and fluoride. Diagnostic services, including examinations and X-rays. Restorative services, including fillings, crowns and dentures. Endodontic services, including root canal treatments. Prosthodontic services, including complete and partial removable dentures. Periodontal services, including deep scaling. Oral surgery services, including

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