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KHALID AHMED: A PROMISING CANADIAN
LEADER IN MAKING, SAYS WILL SERVE
BY
JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER
TORONTO: Ask people who know Khalid Ahmed, NDP
candidate for Don Valley East, and they all will say: “He belongs to a good and
respectable family, is a young, intelligent, educated, ambitious, brave, bold, disciplined,
honest, responsible, respectable, helpful, supportive, a dynamic and promising Canadian
leader in making of the South Asian and Muslim communities.”
No
doubt Khalid Ahmed is a good human being and has a very good nature and
character with combination of the above excellent qualities. His family, friends,
community, Canada and Canadians have all helped, supported and groomed him to
practically become like that, live and work together, respect people of all
communities equally and serve them honestly.
Since
he entered politics, I remained a bit concerned that he might be spoiled
because most of the political parties tie the hands, zip the mouth, make their
leaders and workers robot, puppet and cunning and compel them to play dirty
politics and focus only on vested interests. This is why both the people and
country suffer.
Except
that he is quite young and inexperienced, till now I have not noticed bad change
in him. NDP is lucky to have a leader like him and should be proud of him
because he is capable of playing important roles and performing the duties and
responsibilities properly.
I
hope he retains and maintains all the good qualities, relations with people and
meet their expectations otherwise his image will be tarnished and he might lose
help, support, respect, trust and confidence of the people.
Proper
understanding of the God’s message in the below Surah Al-Asr of the Holy Quran
(# 103) will help him to remain good, steadfast, retain and maintain and emerge
successful and victorious: “By the declining day, (1) Lo! Man is a state of
loss, (2) Save those who believe and do good works, and exhort one another to
truth and exhort one another to endurance. (3).”
Khalid Ahmed, a proud young breed of
the South Asian and Muslim communities, belongs to the middle class and knows
this class very well including people, needs, issues, problems and priorities. Visit
www.khalidahmed.ndp.ca.
The increasing popularity of Tom Mulcair
and NDP’s chances of forming government are increasing his confidence.
Shining son of Hameeduddin Ahmed, a
Canadian of Indian origin (Not Red Indian) and a reputed journalist of the
community, Khalid Ahmed saw how his family struggled hard to adjust themselves
and settle respectfully in Canada, get proper recognition and then join the
mainstream to serve all in the best possible ways.
Khalid
Ahmed is a fruit of all the efforts made by family, Canada and Canadians. He
joined politics with a purpose: To Serve Humanity In Reality (SHIR). He is a
proud member of the SHIR Team and wants to make Canada and Toronto stronger by
making the middle class stronger.
When
Khalid Ahmed came to meet me, I asked him several questions including how he
plans to work and practically bring peace and happiness in the homes and lives
of the people and why he chose the platform of NDP.
Khalid
Ahmed explained: “Growing up in a middle class family of nine (9) (the youngest
of 7 children). I know the difficulties of making ends meet to raise a family.
When my father first immigrated to Canada, like many immigrants he worked two
jobs while attending school to make ends meet.
“I
have always been very interested in politics and wanted change but not change
just for the sake of it; I wanted the change that puts people first. When I
first decided to join a political party I did a lot of research about our
parties, what they stand for and their agenda. After months of research I found
out that the NDP is the only political party that is working for positive
change and puts people first.
“My
ideology of having a fairer society, affordable childcare, better healthcare,
secured retirement, creating jobs for middle class families, and protecting the
environment matches with the NDP party and the agenda. I believe Tom Mulcair as
Canada’s first NDP prime minister and I as the next MP for Don Valley East will
bring change to Ottawa and focus on Canadian’s priorities.
“Why
I decided to run? I have always been a strong leader and voiced my opinion; I
always wanted to serve Canadians and the community. I am dedicated to serving
the community regardless of what I am doing even if it’s through my education
as a Social Service Worker and advocating for seniors, from my practicum at
John Howard Society supporting adults who have been in the conflict with the
law, or being passionate about youth issues and serving on Seneca College’s
continuing education advisory board, working to improve student life on campus.
“
Khalid
said: “I lived in the Don Valley West (Don Mills and Overlea area) for almost two
decades and now it’s time I bring positive change for the people of Don Valley
East, even if it’s just making affordable childcare because in the GTA we have
the least affordable childcare in the country, or increasing the minimum wage
to $15 because the cost of living increased significantly but the national
minimum wage has not increased significantly. I also vow to protect our
security and our rights by repealing bill C-51 because we do not have to pick
between freedom and security.”
He
said: “As the next MP for Don Valley East, I will commit to promoting outreach
to local business, religious and non-religious organization, and schools in
order to hear their concerns. Also, my office will be conveniently located to
assist the concerns regarding any issue people are facing in the community
(fairer society, immigration and citizenship, taxes and anything me and my team
can help with).”
Khalid Ahmed said: "I believe
in NDP leader Tom Mulcair, who has promised an NDP government, which would
boost the guaranteed income supplement to help Canada's most vulnerable seniors.
He considers it an important first step to lifting 200,000 seniors out of
poverty."
Although
Khalid Ahmed keeps meeting people regularly, he launched his election campaign on
August 29, 2015. His office is located at 15 Gervais Drive, Suite 310, Toronto,
Ontario, M3C 1Y8 Phone: 647 938 9063. khalid.ahmed@ndp.ca.
Leaders
and supporters of NDP say: “As our next MP, Khalid’s priorities start with
showing greater respect for seniors by strengthening pensions, restoring the
retirement age to 65 and providing better long-term care and home care.
“Khalid
is passionate about youth issues as well. He has served on Seneca College’s continuing
education advisory board, working to improve student life on campus. He is
pursuing a degree in Social Work and recently completed a practicum with John
Howard Society of Toronto, supporting adults who have been in conflict with the
law.
“A
proud resident of Thorncliffe Park, Khalid knows and loves this community. The
youngest of seven children, he has lived in the Don Mills area since the early
1990s. His family immigrated to Canada
in the mid-1970s and lived near Victoria Park at Lawrence.”
Khalid
Ahmed enjoys the respect, support, trust and confidence of members and leaders of
all communities including distinguished personalities. Shahid Hashmi, Chairman,
Canpak Chamber of Commerce, does not agree with NDP policies and leadership but
keep encouraging Khalid Ahmed because of his good qualities and character.
Khalid
says: “I am seniors advocate with Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), a local non-profit
organization, headed by Syed Muhammad Iqbal, President of Pak Seniors Forum
(PSF), engaging local residents in dialogue on pensions and healthcare.” Syed
Muhammad Iqbal was impressed by Khalid and NDP leader Tom Mulcair and is
supporting both now.
Khalid
had twice contested (2011 & 2014) for MPP in the Don Valley West locality
of Toronto against Kathleen Wynne, a popular and powerful Liberal leader and
now Premier of Ontario, Seeing his vision, spirit, determination, remarkable performance
and the tremendous support of people enjoyed, NDP has elevated his candidature
to MP.
When
Khalid Ahmed came to meet me and was leaving, I just told him plainly: “Forget
everything and relations and just remember that I am and all SHIR Team members
are interested only in seeing how you and the NDP leaders perform and
contribute to bring peace and happiness in the lives and homes of people. I
want to see you as David facing, fighting and defeating all Goliaths. For this
you have to prove your honesty and loyalty to the people, only through which
not only you but the party as well will earn respect and recognition.”
Young
leaders like Khalid Ahmed and others are source of inspiration and motivation
for all communities. They must always be encouraged to engage in positive and
constructive activities and live and work together with all communities.
The
South Asian and Muslim communities need them and are proud to have members like
them and hope that they will never disappoint them and always keep making them
proud by serving all communities and humanity in reality.
JZ’S PROFILE: Declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best
Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism
Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional
journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by
National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner
(Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC,
Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National
Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’,
Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada,
ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior
Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI,
Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and
Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director
Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and
Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: (416)696-0981/jazamedia@hotmail.com
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