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CSIS faces $35-million harassment, discrimination lawsuit

By Jordan Press The Canadian Press | July 14, 2017 Canada’s spy agency is facing questions about its workplace culture amid allegations that senior officials foster a prejudice and distrust for Muslims employees, who are seen as “essential to CSIS’ mission, but working without CSIS’ trust and respect.” The allegations are contained in a statement of claim filed Thursday in Federal Court by five employees who are seeking upwards of $35 million in damages for what they say was years of harassment condoned by supervisors. . . . The National Council of Canadian Muslims said in a statement that the allegations raise questions about ...

CSIS faces $35-million harassment, discrimination lawsuit

By Jordan Press The Canadian Press | July 14, 2017 Canada’s spy agency is facing questions about its workplace culture amid allegations that senior officials foster a prejudice and distrust for Muslims employees, who are seen as “essential to CSIS’ mission, but working without CSIS’ trust and respect.” The allegations are contained in a statement of claim filed Thursday in Federal Court by five employees who are seeking upwards of $35 million in damages for what they say was years of harassment condoned by supervisors. . . . The National Council of Canadian Muslims said in a statement that the allegations raise questions about ...

Here’s why Omar Khadr is getting $10M from the Canadian government

By Maham Abedi Global News | July 4, 2017 The Canadian government is set to apologize, and give $10.5 million, to Omar Khadr — a Canadian who spent 10 years at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay. The deal, revealed to The Canadian Press by an unnamed government official, was reportedly negotiated by Khadr’s lawyers last month. Toronto-based lawyer, Warda Shazadi Meighen, who is not involved in the case, offered a deeper look into the government’s decision. “The rule of law was violated,” Meighen told Global News, explaining that Khadr wasn’t given a fair trial. The compensation and apology come after the Supreme ...

Here’s why Omar Khadr is getting $10M from the Canadian government

By Maham Abedi Global News | July 4, 2017 The Canadian government is set to apologize, and give $10.5 million, to Omar Khadr — a Canadian who spent 10 years at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay. The deal, revealed to The Canadian Press by an unnamed government official, was reportedly negotiated by Khadr’s lawyers last month. Toronto-based lawyer, Warda Shazadi Meighen, who is not involved in the case, offered a deeper look into the government’s decision. “The rule of law was violated,” Meighen told Global News, explaining that Khadr wasn’t given a fair trial. The compensation and apology come after the Supreme ...

NCCM welcomes government’s apology to Omar Khadr

-For Immediate Release- (Ottawa - July 4, 2017) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, welcomes news of the federal government's decision to apologize and compensate Canadian citizen Omar Khadr for his ordeal. Born in Toronto, Khadr was just 15 years old when he was captured in Afghanistan by American soldiers in July 2002. Described as a child soldier by the United Nations, he went on to spend nearly 10 years in the notorious U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay. In 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Mr. Khadr's Charter rights had been violated by the federal ...

NCCM welcomes government’s apology to Omar Khadr

-For Immediate Release- (Ottawa - July 4, 2017) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, welcomes news of the federal government's decision to apologize and compensate Canadian citizen Omar Khadr for his ordeal. Born in Toronto, Khadr was just 15 years old when he was captured in Afghanistan by American soldiers in July 2002. Described as a child soldier by the United Nations, he went on to spend nearly 10 years in the notorious U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay. In 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Mr. Khadr's Charter rights had been violated by the federal ...

Ottawa to pay $10.5M to Omar Khadr, government source says

Government to apologize to former Guantanamo Bay prisoner for wrongful imprisonment, abuse CBC News | July 4, 2017 A government source has confirmed to CBC News that Ottawa will apologize and pay millions of dollars in compensation to former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr. Khadr — who confessed to killing a U.S. army medic when he was 15, under interrogation that was later deemed "oppressive" — will receive a settlement of $10.5 million, the source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed to CBC late Tuesday. Details of the deal were first reported earlier Tuesday by unnamed sources who spoke to The Associated Press, the ...

Ottawa to pay $10.5M to Omar Khadr, government source says

Government to apologize to former Guantanamo Bay prisoner for wrongful imprisonment, abuse CBC News | July 4, 2017 A government source has confirmed to CBC News that Ottawa will apologize and pay millions of dollars in compensation to former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr. Khadr — who confessed to killing a U.S. army medic when he was 15, under interrogation that was later deemed "oppressive" — will receive a settlement of $10.5 million, the source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed to CBC late Tuesday. Details of the deal were first reported earlier Tuesday by unnamed sources who spoke to The Associated Press, the ...

History of Muslims in Canada reminds us all of who we are

By Amira Elghawaby and Hassam Munir Ottawa Citizen | July 1, 2017 There’s nothing like a birthday to inspire introspection. For Canadian Muslims, the opportunity to commemorate and celebrate our history since pre-Confederation comes at a critical juncture. Those who hold bigoted and racist views have become more vocal – emboldened by populist politics that can fuel fear of the “other” and engender the disillusioned to turn against minority communities. If ever there was a time to fully acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of various communities to the prosperity and richness of Canada, it is now. The presence of Muslims in ...

History of Muslims in Canada reminds us all of who we are

By Amira Elghawaby and Hassam Munir Ottawa Citizen | July 1, 2017 There’s nothing like a birthday to inspire introspection. For Canadian Muslims, the opportunity to commemorate and celebrate our history since pre-Confederation comes at a critical juncture. Those who hold bigoted and racist views have become more vocal – emboldened by populist politics that can fuel fear of the “other” and engender the disillusioned to turn against minority communities. If ever there was a time to fully acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of various communities to the prosperity and richness of Canada, it is now. The presence of Muslims in ...