RESPECT & RECOGNIZE THOSE
MAKING
CANADA PROUD AND WORLD LEADER
BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION
AWARD WINNER
TORONTO:
Time has come for Canada to change its old, bad and wrong policies in the
larger and best interest of the country and the people.
World
renowned, respected and recognized professionals and personalities with
extremely valuable and rich experience have made Canada their homeland and the
world leader in their respective fields.
They
are doing this in their own capacities, limitation and freedom Canada gives to
all Canadians.
They
can do far much better if the Canadian government, policy makers and leaders
realize and recognize their importance and the essential need for Canada and
make changes accordingly in the policies to allow them best space, funds,
positions and boost.
Presently,
they are ignored and degraded to the level of odd jobs and labour force. For
survival they do everything like security jobs, driving cabs and labour jobs in
the factories and shops.
The
dignity of labour gives respect to all but this does not suit these best
professionals and gems of their professions and Canada. It is an insult of both
Canada and the people.
Some
of the present policies for them are reflection of the Colonial rule and must
immediately be rejected and replaced by the good Canadian policies,
policymakers and leaders like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This is the moral
duty and responsibility of the Canadian rulers, good leaders and
policymakers.
Because
of the wrong policies and differences as a result some important leaders have
resigned and quit politics. This is a tremendous loss for Canada but those
making such policies remain adamant and stick to what they are doing which is
extremely harmful for Canada.
In
the parliament, we need good leaders loyal to Canada and the people and not
poodles and puppets loyal to powers playing with Canada. The Conservative Party under the leadership of
Stephen Harper caused more damage than good to Canada. This is why people
rejected both the party and the leaders because they now know their reality.
WORLD LITERARY CENTRE:
Like I said before those coming to Canada, particularly genius and gems, have
through their hard work, struggle and contributions have made Canada, people
and their community proud.
They
rightly and proudly consider and call themselves Canadians because they are
Canadians but discrimination because of the wrong policies and bad policymakers
is hurting them badly and making them feel like second and third class citizens
and Canadians. This is putting a bad patch on the beauty of Canada and sending
a wrong message to the world.
The
intellectuals coming to and settling in Canada are playing an important role.
Through their tremendous contributions and their growing numbers and strength
have made Toronto and Canada the world literary centre. The number from
Pakistan is great followed by India and others.
SENIORS CLUB: The
Thorncliffe Seniors Club in Toronto keeps inviting, introducing and promoting
such important personalities.
Distinguished
personalities and community members attend in large numbers and make the events
successful. Ahmed Hussein, Executive
Director of the Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office (TNO) keeps supporting the
club to serve the seniors of the locality and those coming from other and far
off places. The TSC team including Syed Shakeel Ahmed, President, Naseem Ahmed,
Vice President, Azhar Bokhari, General Secretary, Afzal Khan Nayyar, Abdul
Razzak Chishti, Joint Secretary, Coordinator, Javed Zaheer, Founder and
Honorary Secretary, keep working hard to promote the club and the cause: Serve
seniors in reality. So far it is performing successfully and attracting leading
and distinguished personalities of all fields including literature, music,
poetry, etc. The purpose is not only to introduce and promote the personalities
but their important messages as well.
On November 5, 2017, the TSC invited as
chief guest Mirza Yasin Baig, journalist, writer and author. The event was held
at 1 Leaside Park Drive,Toronto.
Mirza
Yasin Baig a renowned and distinguished personality, as chief guest, chaired
the second session of the program. He thanked the TSC organizers for inviting
him and to speak about his two books in Urdu language: “Desi Life In Canada”
and “Parchay”.
Mirza
Yasin Baig spoke about the books and read many humorous items. The fully
enjoyed his presentation. The books were sold ($15) like hot cakes. He signed
all the books.
Both
books are based on class humour. Desi Life In Canada (300) pages/96 chapters).
Parchay (230 pages/85 chapters). The content and quality could be judged when
the books were sold like hot cakes.
I knew Mirza Yasin Baig since 1999 but
met him first in this event. His columns are quite popular. In this world full
of stress, such good humour acts good for the mind and soul.
Another distinguished personality Shahid
Hashmi, Chairman, Canpak Chamber of Commerce, chaired the first session of the
program.
In
his message, Shahid Hashmi congratulated the organizers for organizing a
successful event. He was happy and impressed that TSC was doing a great work
and attracting distinguished and leading personalities and community
members.
He
said that young members must also be included in the TSC team and given chance
to promote the TSC and serve seniors and the community.
Shahid
Hashmi said that we must promote literature in reality and properly and promote
and not sell Urdu,
He assured the TSC members of his full
support in promoting the TSC and serving seniors in reality.
Shahid
Hashmi and his spouse Seema Hashmi impressed the TSC members and the audience
and won their hearts when they not only stayed till the last moment but both
helped the organizers in picking up the chairs and tables and cleaning the
hall. The couple and the family is best known for their hospitality, generosity and goodness. Shahid said people
must not feel ashamed in helping the organizers when help is needed. He said
that the VIP culture must end because it is harming the community. This is
Canada and all are equal. We must learn to live and work together.
The TSC team including Shakeel Ahmed, Azhar
Bokhari, Naseem Ahmed and Javed Zaheer thanked the two important distinguished
guests and the audience which included Ayesha Arshad, Founder of Ummid
International, and Ayesha Alam and Mahboob Alam of 50 Plus Club and other clubs
for attending and making the event successful.
Syed
Muhammad Iqbal, President of Pak Seniors Club, in his message, congratulated
the TSC team for the successful program. He hoped that the TSC would keep performing
in much better ways.
MY COMMENT:
Read and enjoy the humour and also judge the quality of the books, content and
the author. For every book we need a competent critic, who put a seal of
quality on the books. There are so many writers and authors but competent critics
are rare. Let’s find and promote the critics as well.
JZ’S PROFILE: Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve
Humanity In Reality---SHIR), 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:
jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles, please visit:
nepmcc website (Editorial Sections. Scan years from 2004). Visit
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