Time to reflect

We are in the best time of the year again to reflect and figure out who we are and what we truly want. As always, the passing year has taught us some work and family life lessons – lessons that will turn future obstacles into gateways and opportunities if we remember and apply them and …

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How Ottawa’s faith-based organizations can contribute to community development

Abid Jan A bank account for any organization is a must-have, and non-profits are no exception. However, recently some major banks in Canada have told an increasing number of Muslim charities to find new homes. The unfair scrutiny by the banks is just one aspect of the lack of integration of the Muslim charities in …

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Social Justice and Canadian Labour Congress

Just came across the website of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). The balanced approach under “Social Justice and Democracy” is impressive: Unlike the criticism of the social justice movement that we started hearing from some quarters, CLC’s take on issues that Canadians face is pragmatic and balanced. This shows that, like any other concept, there …

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Lesson from the painful story of a black student who was named a ‘monkey’

What an amazing – must-watch story this is!!!! Agree; we CAN control our destiny to a point. However, not everyone is like Dr. Myles Monroe. The reality is that some people, typically wonderful people, find themselves with a dark cloud of race, religion, colour, or any other stigma hovering over their lives. Instead of judging …

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