Anti-Muslim hatred stirring in Alberta is, sadly, nothing new

[Curious Cdn]

# 1 is India ) and the common denominator is that these countries are all "non-white", which includes Quebec BTW Curious, you bigoted %$##$%@. Quebec citizens, same as all provinces have all ethic cultures living next to them, and have had them for years and years, but never have they've had any issues, same as ON and all provinces; our level of bigotry pales in comparison to these countries. I cannot tell you how many times I've been warned by a native of a country to be careful of 'this one or that one', to not talk to them or associate with them and when asked why?, they would do that "'circle with the fingers around the face'", which I found out meant the colour of their skin!! as a Canadian, I found that hard in the beginning. WTF!! We, as a society are so much advance and accepting of others in comparaison thats it's funny to be on here and see some of the posts lol, I'm not from Quebec, but I can tell you that they are not worst than what some provinces are starting to become, courtesy of this wonderful diversity we are all embracing.

I come from Quebec! You can't tell me that the place isn't exceedingly racist and on many levels. The language that you speak, the fact that one is not "pur laine" seems to be important to a major part of the place. That has nothing to do with skin colour but everything to do with tribalism.

 

[taxslave]

Premier Notley reveals new initiative to combat racism in Alberta

Premier Rachel Notley says the Alberta government plans to take new steps to combat racism in the province.

Speaking at an event in Medicine Hat, Notley said the cabinet discussed the issue at its retreat in Banff last week even before the murder of six Muslim men in a Quebec City mosque on Sunday.

That tragedy shows even more the need for new initiatives to strengthen anti-racism efforts, she said.

"We need to renew our efforts and recommit ourselves to living the values of respect, inclusion and value of diversity in our day-to-day lives," said Notley

"It reminds us that every day is an opportunity for us to live these values and to do it in a way that strengthens our community, not divide it."

Notley provided no other details about the NDP government's plan but said Labour Minister Christina Gray and Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda will be responsible for the new initiatives, which will be rolled out "in the weeks and months to come."

The premier visited an Edmonton mosque and attended a vigil for the Quebec City victims on Monday. She spoke personally to Quebec Premier Philipe Couillard Thursday to offer Alberta's condolences.

Premier Notley reveals new initiative to combat racism in Alberta | Alberta | News | Calgary Sun

does that mean she is going to stop screwing over the natives? Or does her anti racism policies only apply to foreigners?

“People act like whatever’s going on (in the U.S.) does not happen in Canada. But as we saw in Quebec, all these people got shot in a mosque. We don’t feel safe in our country with all the Islamophobic rhetoric that’s going around. It’s unjust, it’s uncalled for, and it’s absolutely wrong,” said Sumaiya Zaman.

She said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should revoke the so-called safe third country agreement, which makes it difficult for refugees to seek asylum in Canada if they come through the U.S.

“They should also lift the cap on the number of private sponsorships so refugees can find safety here,” she said.


Trudeau should


Now, I'm just a little confused, she states she doesn't feel safe in this country, and yet, she wants Trudeau to lift restrictions to allow more refugees into a Country that she doesn't feels safe in. Say what?

Safety in numbers?

 

[Cannuck]

I would like mentalfloss to define "Albertan". I remember when Calgary was only 700k people. Now they are well over 1 million people, most coming from other provinces and other countries. TO call Albertans racist without casting that label at other provinces and countries...well, not only is it rediculous, it is so 'mentalfloss' trollish behaviour

Flossy is just sniffly because the west is taking over control of the country. It won't be long and Toronto won't be the centre of the universe

 

[davesmom]

I don't think people hate Muslims. It is their regressive religion that is hated.
Islam is the only religion I know of that totally controls the lives of Muslims. There are many different religions practised in Canada but most of them are private and unknown to the average person on the street because they don't flaunt it or wear it.
No country likes to have its society changed to accommodate one group of people and we see Muslims too often acting in a way that is contrary to the mainstream society, making demands for changes in law, education systems, etc. that are incompatible with our Constitution.
Remember the outrage when turbans were first allowed in the RCMP? That outrage has died down because those turban wearers are not known for terrorism as widely as Islam is. When people see Muslims in their traditional garb they are apt to think immediately of the 'honor' killings that have taken place in Canada, the petitions for Sharia Law, for special prayer accommodations for Muslim students, etc.
Those things can be very upsetting not only to native born Canadians but to new Canadians of other countries too who come here and adapt.
There is a sense that objection to Muslim immigrants is growing in many countries around the world. There must be a reason for that. People don't turn against other people for no reason.

 

[Curious Cdn]

Flossy is just sniffly because the west is taking over control of the country. It won't be long and Toronto won't be the centre of the universe

They'd better have lots o' babies, out West in a hurry because the GTA is adding a million new citizens every 7-1/2 years or so, now,and at that rate, Ontario will contain half of the population of Canada in a few decades.

 

[mentalfloss]

Flossy is just sniffly because the west is taking over control of the country. It won't be long and Toronto won't be the centre of the universe

Court denies Trump request to immediately restore Muslim ban - World - CBC News

 

[Remington1]

I come from Quebec! You can't tell me that the place isn't exceedingly racist and on many levels. The language that you speak, the fact that one is not "pur laine" seems to be important to a major part of the place. That has nothing to do with skin colour but everything to do with tribalism.

LOL you have no idea what tribalism mean you silly silly man.

Court denies Trump request to immediately restore Muslim ban - World - CBC News

Let's hope it sticks and not because the ban was wrong, but because it was not well planned and included innocent people.

 

[Curious Cdn]

LOL you have no idea what tribalism mean you silly silly man.

Enlighten us, oh wise one. Tell us about the racism that YOU have or have not received in Quebec, over the decades. You must know all about the place if you're willing to insult in order to make your point.

Please, tell us all about it .....

 

[Remington1]

Enlighten us, oh wise one. Tell us about the racism that YOU have or have not received in Quebec, over the decades. You must know all about the place if you're willing to insult in order to make your point.

Please, tell us all about it .....

Actually I've spent time in Quebec my so called Quebecois, I would assume you are from the English parts of Quebec, so your 'Pure Laine' or should I say "Pure Wool" is better perhaps!! What I've found in my enlightenment is that the English of Quebec are far far more racist against the French. French at least tolerated us, but the English had nothing but lies and made up scary things about the French, which I found completely unfounded. I was surprised actually that I was experiencing exactly he opposite of what my friends had warned me about !! And if by any chance you are French, so need to get out and experience your province.

 

[Cannuck]

Court denies Trump request to immediately restore Muslim ban - World - CBC News

It's tough I know. You're getting as sniffity sniffily as Loc and that's tough to do

 

[MHz]

I'm surprised Myanmar didn't make that list

Along with all he NATO countries.

 

[Curious Cdn]

Actually I've spent time in Quebec my so called Quebecois, I would assume you are from the English parts of Quebec, so your 'Pure Laine' or should I say "Pure Wool" is better perhaps!! What I've found in my enlightenment is that the English of Quebec are far far more racist against the French. French at least tolerated us, but the English had nothing but lies and made up scary things about the French, which I found completely unfounded. I was surprised actually that I was experiencing exactly he opposite of what my friends had warned me about !! And if by any chance you are French, so need to get out and experience your province.

Wow.

I hit a Separatist!

 

[taxslave]

I don't think people hate Muslims. It is their regressive religion that is hated.
Islam is the only religion I know of that totally controls the lives of Muslims. There are many different religions practised in Canada but most of them are private and unknown to the average person on the street because they don't flaunt it or wear it.
No country likes to have its society changed to accommodate one group of people and we see Muslims too often acting in a way that is contrary to the mainstream society, making demands for changes in law, education systems, etc. that are incompatible with our Constitution.
Remember the outrage when turbans were first allowed in the RCMP? That outrage has died down because those turban wearers are not known for terrorism as widely as Islam is. When people see Muslims in their traditional garb they are apt to think immediately of the 'honor' killings that have taken place in Canada, the petitions for Sharia Law, for special prayer accommodations for Muslim students, etc.
Those things can be very upsetting not only to native born Canadians but to new Canadians of other countries too who come here and adapt.
There is a sense that objection to Muslim immigrants is growing in many countries around the world. There must be a reason for that. People don't turn against other people for no reason.

Interseting point. WOuld honour killings not constitute hate crimes? Or More probably terrorism?

 

[Remington1]

Wow.

I hit a Separatist!

An Ontarian! not yet, but who knows, maybe in the future, but our French here in Ontario are mostly north, and they don't care that we don't have French on everything or demand we provide accommodate them with special privileges like the English in Quebec. Our French's Ontarian understand that this is an English Province, so we won't need a bill any day soon.

 

[Curious Cdn]

An Ontarian! not yet, but who knows, maybe in the future, but our French here in Ontario are mostly north, and they don't care that we don't have French on everything or demand we provide accommodate them with special privileges like the English in Quebec. Our French's Ontarian understand that this is an English Province, so we won't need a bill any day soon.

I know lots of Franc-Ontariens and they aren't expecting much. Their population in Ontario is bigger than that of six provinces, or so though.

 

[DaSleeper]

French Canadians come from Quebec


In Ontario we have Francophones

 

[Curious Cdn]

French Canadians come from Quebec


In Ontario we have Francophones

Oh, bruvva. What do you called Acadians?

 

[Mowich]

....... we see Muslims too often acting in a way that is contrary to the mainstream society, making demands for changes in law, education systems, etc. that are incompatible with our Constitution.

Please, do tell me about the Muslim people you see acting contrary to mainstream society. You can also fill me in on the demands for changes to our laws etc. Yes, years ago a group of Muslims did try to have Sharia law enacted in Canada but they were quickly disabused of that notion. Since then - nothing.

That outrage has died down because those turban wearers are not known for terrorism as widely as Islam is.

Those turban wearers are RCMP constables and they were never known for terrorist activities - or did you think the RCMP would have missed that little item when vetting them?

When people see Muslims in their traditional garb they are apt to think immediately of the 'honor' killings

Maybe you immediately think that but don't you dare include me among the people who do - ever! Yes, there have been honor killings in this country but a quick check with Bing or Goggle would inform you that those people are now in jail had you been at all interested in the truth.

Those things can be very upsetting not only to native born Canadians but to new Canadians of other countries too who come here and adapt.

You do not speak for all Canadians. Better you write in the first person from now on.

There is a sense that objection to Muslim immigrants is growing in many countries around the world. There must be a reason for that. People don't turn against other people for no reason.

If your country was being over-run with illegal migrants, you too would be upset. That is not happening here in Canada. People turn against each other for all kinds of reasons - every day.

 

[mentalfloss]

'Adapt or go back': Racist note shocks Edmonton Muslim man - Edmonton - CBC News

 

[Mowich]

'Adapt or go back': Racist note shocks Edmonton Muslim man - Edmonton - CBC News

Yes, mf.............I read about this three days ago............but hey.....thanks for finally getting to it.