New Democrats call on Harper to show leadership on Canada’s aging population

OTTAWA – New Democrats today renewed their call for the Government to take action on the challenges arising from Canada’s aging population.

“We have known for some time that we have a rapidly growing community of seniors in this country yet the government continues to drag its feet,” said New Democrat Critic for Senior and Pensions issues, Wayne Marston (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) “All we have had so far is announcements and re-announcements but no action. Harper seems prepared to let this crisis develop unchecked. Our seniors deserve better.” Continue Reading

Toward an economic vision: Jack Layton’s Speech to the Toronto Rotary Club

Fri 27 Aug 2010

Your kind of engagement matters a great deal, at this time when so many people are disengaging — from politics, in particular. 41% of registered voters didn’t even cast a ballot in the 2008 election. “A pox on all their houses!”

We hear that from many Canadians. We hear them lamenting what Parliament has become — the antics, the nastiness. It’s not just declining decorum.

When citizens look to Ottawa nowadays, I think many see a place that feels disconnected from their lives. Why vote? Why bother?” We hear it a lot. Continue Reading

Nowruz Message from Mehdi Mollahasani

Nowruz Message from Mehdi Mollahasani

Salam

I want to wish you all who celebrate Nowruz a great year full of success and prosperity. I hope that you enjoy this special time with your friends and family.

It has been a pleasure being part of the Iranian Canadian community here in the Greater Toronto area Continue Reading