Podcast appearances and mentions of Ahmed Hussen

After many warnings and Canadians issuing their concerns about the lack of oversight on our immigration and student visas processes, news broke that a full on human trafficking ring from India had set itself up here in Canada using the Student Visa Program Loophole. Trump was right to threaten tariffs until we get our act in order! Correction at 5:45: Ahmed Hussen was the Immigration Minister in 2018, overseeing the implementation of the SDS program. Listen to our Podcast on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elev8podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elev8podcast X: https://twitter.com/TheElev8Podcast 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Human Trafficking Ring in Canada 5:15 - Policy Failure 8:15 - More Fraud Discovered

Ministers on Bloc demands for Liberal government, conflict in LebanonMinisters speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill before the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting.Mark Holland (health), Karina Gould (government House leader), Randy Boissonnault (employment) and Steven Guilbeault (environment) face questions on the Bloc Québécois' demand of increasing benefits to seniors as one of its two preconditions for supporting the minority Liberal government.Bill Blair (defence), Ahmed Hussen (international development), Jean-Yves Duclos (public services) and Marc Miller (immigration) comment on the federal government's response to the escalating conflict in Lebanon.Blair also comments on Iran's missile attacks against Israel and fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East.Duclos and Miller also respond to questions on the Quebec government's approach to the influx of asylum seekers to the province.Guilbeault comments as well on Quebec Environment Minister Benoit Charette's visit to Ottawa and on the federal government's potential emergency decree to protect boreal caribou in the province"Raging fires are fast becoming an inferno" - UN Chief's Briefing | United NationsSecretary-General António Guterres today (18 Apr) told the Security Council that “the events of the past week, the past month, and indeed nearly the past year make it clear: It is high time for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages,” and an “irreversible progress to a two-state solution.”Briefing the Council following the latest events in the region, Guterres warned that the raging fires in the Middle East are fast becoming an inferno.” In recent days, he said, “we have seen a dramatic escalation – so dramatic that he wondered “what remains of the framework this Council established with resolution 1701.”The Secretary-General said peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) “remain in position, and the UN flag continues to fly despite Israel's request to relocate and stressed that “the safety and security of all UN personnel must be ensured.”Guterres, who was declared persona non grata over his response to Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel, said, “as should have been obvious yesterday in the context of the condemnation I expressed -- I again strongly condemn yesterday's massive missile attack by Iran on Israel. And these attacks paradoxically do nothing to support the cause of the Palestinian people or reduce their suffering.”He said it was “high time to stop the sickening cycle of escalation after escalation that is leading the people of the Middle East straight over the cliff.”Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles on Tuesday towards Israel. Since last October, more than 1,700 people have been killed in Lebanon -- including over 100 children and 194 women.Russia on the Middle East - Security Council Media Stakeout | United NationsRemarks to the media by Vassily Nebenzia, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

They're working late, because they want your attention. The Liberals and Conservatives are locked in a political battle for the attention and support of Canada's youth, with the government looking to win back support of a key demographic that helped launch them to power in 2015. The House digs into the issue, hearing from some MPs trying to shakeup their communication style, and some strategists on whether it will work.First, though, the federal minister for international development sits down with host Catherine Cullen to talk about the government's position on Palestinian statehood and the status of Canadian aid in Gaza.Also — we'll speak with the head of a government think tank that put out a report listing dozens of potential crises that could change life as we know it.And then, we'll hear about a Supreme Court case that could have implications for the way that third party groups — non-political parties — are able to advertise in future elections.Finally: The head of an organization who supports victims of domestic abuse discusses the concept of coercive control, and Canadian legislators' efforts to fight it.This episode features the voices of: Ahmed Hussen, minister of international development Kristel Van der Elst, director general, Policy Horizons CanadaRandy Boissonnault, federal employment ministerJulie Dzerowicz, Liberal MPDan Arnold, chief strategy officer, Pollara Strategic InsightsDennis Matthews, president, Creative CurrencyDanica Nelson, personal finance influencerThe CBC's Christian Paas-LangAndrea Silverstone, CEO, Sagesse

It sounds surprising, but baby eels, or elvers, have become big business in Canada. And along with the profits have come poachers — and some serious threats. The House digs into why the government is convinced they need to shut the whole thing down.But first: It's been two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war is still going, but has Canada's attention wavered? Ukraine's ambassador to Canada discusses that question and more.Plus — the federal international development minister weighs in on the question of how best to provide aid to Palestinians in Gaza, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.This episode features the voices of: Yulia Kovaliv, Ukrainian ambassador to Canada Ahmed Hussen, minister of international development Matt Delong, commercial elver fisherRick Perkins, Conservative MP Michael McDonald, Mi'kmaw lawyerMike Kelloway, Liberal MP

Ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting.Ministers Sean Fraser (housing), Marc Miller (immigration), Arif Virani (justice), Mark Holland (health), Karina Gould (House Leader), Ministers Jean-Yves Duclos (public services and procurement), Mary Ng (trade), Ahmed Hussen (international development) and MPs David McGuinty, Joël Lightbound, Rob Oliphant, Anthony Housefather, Darrell Sampson, Emmanuel Dubourg, René Arseneault and Marcus Powlowski face questions on Anthony Rota's resignation as House Speaker following his parliamentary tribute to a Nazi-linked veteran and whether the government should issue a formal apology for the incident. They also comment on whether Rota should remain in the Liberal caucus and on the election of the new speaker of the House of Commons. Duclos also discusses recent polling numbers showing a decline in Liberal support in Quebec.MP Greg Fergus announces that he will be running to replace Rota as House Speaker in next week's election.Minister Seamus O'Regan (labour) discusses the way forward for the Canada's transition to a net-zero economy#inspiringstories #inspirationalstory #faith #loveandtrust #podcast #newmediahttps://depictions.media/

Jagmeet Singh, NDP Leader; Ahmed Hussen, International Development Minister; The Front Bench with: Elliot Hughes, Gary Mar, Anne McGrath and Laura Stone.

Ahmed Hussen is the federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion.

Today we speak with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Member of Parliament for York South-Weston, and Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion. Minister Hussen speaks about the national housing strategy, how racial gaps affect economic gaps, and how the housing market remains affected by immigration. Minister Hussen explains to host Pamela Ritchie that while 68% of Canadians own a home, housing still needs to be built for everyone, including those experiencing homelessness. Canada's National Housing Strategy, launched in 2017, aims to get people off the street and into permanent housing. He also cites programs like the first-time homebuyer incentive and tax-free savings account, as additional ways home ownership can be supported. Disparities in homeownership, Minister Hussen says, are even more pronounced among Indigenous and black Canadians. He describes some of the steps being taken to address the gap, which includes the recent allocation of $4 billion to invest in housing on reserves through the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy. Speaking about how the housing market is affected by immigration, Minister Hussen says that Canada is at an advantage because of a strong immigration system that remains effective in attracting skilled workers for housing construction. The $4 billion Housing Accelerator Fund aims to double housing construction in Canada over the next 10 years. Recorded on May 17, 2023. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For the second year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked the #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2022 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Ahmed Hussen is Canada's minister of housing, and diversity and inclusion, and the Liberal MP for York South-Weston. He discusses what the federal government is doing to esnure safe and affordable housing for all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taleeb Noormohamed, Liberal MP; Raquel Dancho, Conservative MP; Judy Trinh, CTV News; Sylvia Jones, Ontario Health Minister; Ahmed Hussen, Diversity and Inclusion Minister; Kathleen Wynne, former Ontario premier; Christy Clark, former B.C. premier; and Darrell Dexter, former N.S. premier.

Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Senior Consultant at McMillan Vantage Policy Group and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Political analyst Karim Boulos. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling the process to make the ArriveCan app ‘illogical' and ‘inefficient.' The Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Ahmed Hussen gave over $93,000 of constituency funds to a PR firm run by the sister of a senior staffer Car theft has exploded since the end of the pandemic in Montreal. A 62% increase year over year

Ahmed Hussen is Canada's Minister of housing and diversity and inclusion.

Kevin Gallagher, CTV News; Maj.-Gen. (Ret'd) Denis Thompson, former NATO Task Force Commander in Kandahar; Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Dr. Alika Lafontaine, Canadian Medical Association President; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Karen Hogan, Auditor General; Ahmed Hussen, Housing Minister; Joy Malbon, CTV News; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Emilie Nicolas, Le Devoir; and Guy Saint-Jacques, former Canadian Ambassador to China.

An interview with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Canada's Housing Minister and also the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion. Hussen previously served as the federal immigration minister. In this conversation, Hussen addresses our questions on the growing housing affordability crisis in Canada. Photo credit: Jessica Deeks

“When people have a home of their own, whether they rent or they own, they are better able to invest in themselves, and invest in their communities. Our government understands that it is only by investing in people, that we can grow our economy. Tackling housing affordability is a complex problem and there is no one silver bullet, but announcements like today's give more people a place to call home, and a real and fair chance at success.”The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada“Housing affordability is key to strengthening the middle class and those working hard to join it. Our government is investing in proven and innovative programs to alleviate housing gaps today and into the future. This will help promote inclusive growth and lift more Canadians out of poverty.”The Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion

Lowell brings today's Sun article from Brian Lilley to our attention. In it, Lilley explains that The Community Media Advocacy Centre, run by Laith Marouf, received $133,000 in handouts from the Government in order to assist him in spreading his message on how to fight racism to the media. Except... Marouf is on record for calling the people of Israel "Jewish white supremacists." He also referred to Jewish people as bags of human feces, used the N word to describe people of colour, called French Canadian people "frogs" and Christians "bitches." Despite being warned by colleagues, Ahmed Hussen, the minister in charge of Canadian Heritage, approved the grant. And we also discuss the media's fixation that, during a meet and greet, Pierre Poilievre shook hands with Jeremy Mackenzie (currently facing firearms charges after and RCMP raid on his Nova Scotia home). Lowell suggests that Poilievre very likely had no idea who the man even was as this happened at a campaign event open to the public. We hear from you, as always, on these matters and more! Join us live weekdays at 2pm ET on BlastTheRadio.com and streaming video on Facebook, Twitch, Youtube, Twitter and now... LinkedIn too!

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: MORE REACTION TO DOUG FORD'S HEALTHCARE CRISIS RESPONSE Libby Znaimer is joined by Charles Sousa, The former minister of finance for Ontario and MPP for Mississauga South, Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, and Cheri DiNovo,

Not long after it was flagged to the federal government, a consultant whose firm was funded by the Department of Canada Heritage, is going to get action taken on them for anti-Semitic tweets. Laith Marouf's tweets are being called out by Canada's Diversity Minister, Ahmed Hussen, as "disgusting." Avi Benlolo, Founder and Chairman of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative, joined Alex to discuss this and what it means going forward.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Human Capital's Role in the Canadian Economy: Investing in Canada's Future Leaders, decision-makers and experts from the Canadian business community and government form this Empire Club panel to discuss the vital importance of human capital on the Canadian economy. The panel will focus on how Canada can attract skilled workers to lead future economic development, growth, and innovation in Canada and unlock the economy's full potential. The pandemic severely disrupted immigration to Canada and worsened the country's shortage of available skilled labour. This panel of thought leaders will discuss; how Canada can reverse this trend, what our economic and societal needs are across key sectors, and the role that public-private collaboration must play in filling these gaps. The panel will assess and consider how human capital can contribute to diversity and inclusion goals, humanitarian assistance as well as labour force development and industry innovation. Panelists will share their sector-specific insights as well as their opinions on how Canada can improve its competitive advantage by boosting its population and luring highly-skilled immigrants from across the world. Moderator: Elena Cherney, Coverage Editor , Wall Street Journal Speakers: The Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Government of Canada Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the Board, RBC Mark Wiseman, Chairman, AIMCo Senator Hassan Yussuff, Senate of Canada *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

Heather Wright, CTV News; Ahmed Hussen, Diversity and Inclusion Minister; Byron Brown, Mayor of Buffalo, N.Y.; Siobhan Morris, CTV News; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Ian Bailey, the Globe and Mail; David Coletto, Abacus Data; and Kaisa Heikkilä, Finland's Chargé d'Affaires in Canada.

The James Webb Space Telescope is set to be the successor to the famous Hubble Space Telescope, continuing its legacy of peering deeper into the cosmos but what does the world's most expensive telescope mean for us? Former U.S. President Donald Trump was booed by his own supporters after announcing that he had received his COVID-19 Booster Vaccine. As funny as it may seem from some points of view, what does it mean for the U.S. if some of the fervent fans of Trump start to feel like he has betrayed their values? Doug Ford is taking heat because of the vaccine rollout and pandemic response and it's coming from those both craving vaccines and opposing them. Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins the show for a bit of a retrospective on the pandemic in Ontario. The Federal Housing Minister, Ahmed Hussen, told Reuters that he supports cities implementing density measures, as well as banning foreign home buyers, to control the housing crunch. Would that solve the housing crisis? And politically speaking, how is the Federal government handling the pandemic? Guests: Paul Delaney, the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy, University Professor (Teaching Stream) York University, Toronto Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Scott Radley, Drake's biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor - Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6:33 | Ryan looks at Brian Jean securing the UCP candidacy for the upcoming Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche by-election and what it could mean for Premier Jason Kenney, the UCP and Alberta.  17:00 | Aviation expert John Gradek and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos discuss holiday travel and how the COVID Omicron variant could have major impacts on Canadians' vacation plans. 45:12 | Minister of Housing, Honourable Ahmed Hussen on Canada's affordable housing crisis, how foreign investment, the economy and immigration factor in. 1:18:34 | Positive Reflections | Ryan taps into the lighter side of life and celebrates little glimmers of hope in the everyday. Presented by Kuby Energy.

Episode 5 of First Generation, the Canadian Immigrant podcast series, features Ahmed Hussen, Somali refugee, lawyer and Member of Parliament. Minister Hussen shares his inspirational journey - from a teenager trying to figure out how laundry machines work to advocating for community services for residents of Toronto's Regent Park to entering public service to help make a difference in the lives of others like himself. He shares his experiences, learnings and advice for immigrants looking to make Canada home and ways that they can pay it forward to help others like themselves find their feet. Get ready to be inspired!  Host Farah Mohamed also discusses helpful resources for those on the immigrant journey with Canadian Immigrant editor Ramya Ramanathan.  Inspiration, information, helpful tools, tips and resources – find all this and more at canadianimmigrant.ca/podcast2021. 

Hello and welcome to rabble radio: rabble.ca's weekly audio magazine. I'm your host and the editor of rabble.ca, Chelsea Nash. Rabble has its finger on the beat of the issues that matter to you and every Friday, we break it down for you - no matter where or how you're listening. It's a good way to catch up on the news of the week and, as with all rabble news, look at current events through a progressive lens.  This week on the show, national politics reporter Stephen Wentzell speaks with American legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky to talk about his new book: Presumed Guilty: How the Supreme Court Empowered the Police and Subverted Civil Rights, in which Chemerinsky makes the case that the United States Supreme Court has been far more likely to uphold government abuses of power -- including those done by police against racial minorities -- than to stop them. Chemerinsky is the dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT This week at rabble, senior politics reporter Karl Nerenberg had his suspicions confirmed when Justin Trudeau's government made the sly attempt to bury the news that it had filed an appeal to Federal Court Justice Paul Favel's September 29 ruling which upheld a Human Rights Tribunal order that the government pay $40,000 to all victims of the underfunded First Nations child and family welfare system.  The government's lawyers waited until the very last minute last Friday to announce the appeal -- doing so after 5pm so as to attract as little public and media scrutiny as possible. "The only surprise in the late Friday announcement was that the government will suspend its appeal process for a couple of months in order to work on a negotiated settlement with the complainants, the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society headed by Cindy Blackstock and the Assembly of First Nations," writes Nerenberg.  The newly-minted ministers responsible for this file, Justice Minister David Lametti and newly-named Indigenous Services and Crown-Indigenous Relations Ministers Patty Hajdu and Marc Miller, played their cards close to their chest. Government officials reached out to Blackstock but it wasn't until the day before the appeal that they approached her with the intention to have discussions. Blackstock and her partners at the Assembly of First Nations -- who have been fighting this fight for 14 years now -- have accepted the government's olive branch and are ready and eager to undertake good faith talks. Speaking of the new cabinet, street nurse and housing advocate Cathy Crowe weighed in on Trudeau's decision to appoint a new minister of housing. Sure, there have been ministers responsible for the housing file before, but until now, there had never been a minister with housing in their title. Ahmed Hussen now takes on that role with the official title of "minister of housing and diversity and inclusion." Crowe, having been let down by government promises on housing for decades, remains sceptical. "Our country needs a minister of housing," she writes. "We now have one in name, but with a catchall title that suggests some boxes were ticked off in Minister Hussen's appointment." In the media interviews the minister has done since his appointment, Hussen has predictably followed the Liberal's election platform pretty closely. It's what's missing there that concerns Crowe. Nowhere in the Liberal platform, nor in Hussen's interviews, has she heard the term "social housing." "We will truly have a minister of housing if the minister's mandate letter includes funding for social housing and rent-geared-to-income housing, creating a co-op housing stream, providing rehabilitation funds for old housing stock, ensuring that seniors' pensions are increased so they can afford to stay in their homes, and creating long-term care standards so our seniors can be housed safely in their later years, and the same for home care," Crowe writes.  Also on the site this week: Our coverage of COP26 continues. Brent Patterson writes about how the prime minister's promise to cap Canada's oil and gas emissions will do nothing to stop the criminalization of Indigenous land defenders. Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan point out that because of vaccine apartheid and the U.K.'s obstructive visa requirements, COP26 is the whitest and most privileged of the United Nations' climate summits since 1992.  Plus, two Indigenous films -- one a documentary -- are reviewed by Humberto DaSilva and Doreen Nicoll.  Da Silva reviews Portrait From A Fire -- a small, award-winning film that follows a First Nations youth on a supernatural journey to unravel his family's secret tragedy. Portraits From a Fire is being screened in select Canadian theatres starting November 1 and will be released through video on demand on November 9.  Nicoll reviews the documentary film: Kimmapiiyitssini: The Meaning of Empathy. Kimmapiiyitssini [GEE-maa-bee-bit-sin], the Blackfoot word for, “Giving kindness to each other,” is key in reducing deaths from drug poisoning in the Kainai community in Southern Alberta. Filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers tells the story of the opioid crisis and how through harm reduction, compassion and de-colonizing recovery, the community has begun to heal. That film opens today, Nov. 5 in Vancouver with screenings scheduled across the country throughout November. Also in arts and culture this week, sex worker columnist Natasha Darling looks at the many ways sex workers contribute to pop culture. From the movie Zola to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's music, sex workers are most accurately represented when they themselves are in control of how they are depicted, Darling argues.  Finally, last Friday, V.S. Wells takes a look at how Canada media is importing British transphobia.  It started with Toronto Star columnist Rosie DiManno, writes Wells. Her Oct. 16 piece claimed gender-neutral language in healthcare erased women. It's not a particularly new or interesting take, and one that's been thoroughly critiqued over the years, but the Star gave the piece a full page (A3) in the news section — despite it being opinion. The online article also received a traffic boost due to being (controversially) tweeted by author Margaret Atwood on Oct. 19. A few days later, Atwood shared another article — this time from the CBC, decrying “toxic, in-your-face activism.” The opinion piece was written by a trans woman, Jessica Triff, but was filled with transphobic talking points. Triff implied that trans people who do not transition medically are “risks to women's safety,” and that the label “trans woman” should only be used to refer to someone who has “gone through therapy, hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgeries.”  Finally, there was also a CTV “investigation” into trans children and youth who are seeking gender affirming medical treatment. That story relied heavily on the stories of two cis women in the U.K. who identified as trans men, before re-transitioning back to live as women — in order to argue that trans affirming youth healthcare in Canada is too easy to access. This sudden resurgence in feminist-cloaked anti-trans media rhetoric is probably due to that strategy's success in my home country, the U.K. Wells breaks down the differences between American and British transphobia, and why we've been seeing a heightened degree of transphobia in Canadian media in recent weeks. Find all that and much more at rabble.ca, where as always, we're bringing you the latest in political, social and arts and culture reporting, opinion and analysis.  EXTRO If you like the show please consider subscribing wherever you listen to your podcasts. Rate, review, share it with your friends -- it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.  Got feedback for the show? 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This is part 2 of our chat with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and MP for York-South Weston, and Marci Ien, MP for Toronto-Centre, both of whom are seeking re-election on Sept 20th.We pivoted the conversation to learn how the Liberals would help make life more affordable, including through their housing plan called A Home. For Everyone; we discussed why the millennial and gen-z vote (ages 18-34) seems to be in NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's corner; we heard their thoughts on Universal Basic Income, and finally, they broke down how the Liberal $10 a day child care plan will help Black families in particular, and all Canadian families more broadly.Hit play to hear what Ahmed and Marci had to say.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, it was a true pleasure to welcome the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and MP for York-South Weston, and Marci Ien, MP for Toronto-Centre, both of whom are seeking re-election on Sept 20th.As we do every now and then, we split this episode up for your listening pleasure.In part 1, we asked the two Black leaders to reflect on the past year, including what they were able to accomplish for Black and racialized Canadians; about their proposed legislation to repeal 20 mandatory minimums that disproportionately hurt Black Canadians and Indigenous Peoples, and what's at stake if it doesn't pass; and the importance of Black specific business and economic supports to build back better after the pandemic.In part 2, we pivoted the conversation to learn how the Liberals would help make life more affordable, including through their housing plan called A Home. For Everyone; we discussed why the millennial and gen-z vote (ages 18-34) seems to be in NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's corner; we heard their thoughts on Universal Basic Income, and finally, they broke down how the Liberal $10 a day child care plan will help Black families in particular, and all Canadian families more broadly.Hit play to hear what Ahmed and Marci had to say.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At a news conference in St. John's, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that the federal government has reached a funding agreement with the government of Newfoundland and Labrador aimed at improving access to child care and early learning in the province. The deal follows similar agreements between Ottawa and British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Yukon, and Prince Edward Island. Also taking part in the event are Andrew Furey, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; Ahmed Hussen, the federal minister of families, children and social development; Tom Osborne, Newfoundland and Labrador's minister of education; Elizabeth Kidd, the president and CEO of the College of the North Atlantic; and Ocean Whelan, an early childhood educator. Responding to questions from reporters, the prime minister also comments on the federal government's agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador to reduce the costs of the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project, as well as the timing of a possible federal election.

Is owning your own home, a place to raise your family, now just a pipe dream for many Canadians? We put that question to federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Ahmed Hussen, and ask what the federal government is doing to help people struggling.

This February marks the 25th anniversary of Black History Month, since then Liberal MP Jean Augustine led a motion to have it recognized. Writing in the Toronto Star recently, Minister Ahmed Hussen reflected on What Black History Month means in 2021. He joins Nate to discuss why he's looking at that history through the lens of deeply troubling events, what action the government has taken  to date to address racial equality, and what more needs to come. Minister Hussen is an accomplished lawyer and cabinet minister, he came to Canada with his family from Somalia as a refugee, and despite all of his accomplishments he's said he still gets followed around in stores and has spoken out against racial profiling. 

Minister Of Families, Children & Social Development Ahmed Hussen - Plans For National Daycare System by VOCM

We chat with Ahmed Hussen, Minister responsible for CMHC, about homelessness in Vancouver.  

Guest: Min. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Liberal MP for York South-Weston (Ontario).

Richard Madan, CTV News; Bishop Harding Smith, Minnesota Acts Now; Ahmed Hussen, Social Development Minister; Sandy Hudson, Black Lives Matter; Robyn Maynard, Author, ’Policing Black Lives: State violence in Canada from slavery to the the present’; Kennedy Stewart, Vancouver Mayor; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Vicky Mochama, The Conversation; Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, University of Toronto.  *The viewpoints expressed in this podcast represent the opinions of the host and participants as of the date of publication and are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and best practices by leading medical authorities as the information surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic is constantly evolving.

In Episode 4 NCCM CEO Mustafa Farooq sits down with the Federal Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development, Minister Ahmed Hussen! Our conversation reflects on Supporting Canadians in this Crisis.

Ahmed Hussen exhibits some peculiar behaviour. His statements seem to be in conflict with his own government. This is the kind of stuff you read about in the book 1984. The minister tells you a program exists, so therefore it exists. The minister tells you the next day the program never existed, so therefore the government expects you to believe that the program never existed. Minister Ahmed Hussen’s actions have put the pensions and government benefits of all Canadians at risk. Is there more going on behind the scenes? Help support Operation: Kill Switch at www.OperationKillSwitch.com Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/quiggin-report/id1361779100?mt=2 SoundCloud www.soundcloud.com/quigginreport Stitcher Radio www.stitcher.com/podcast/quigginreport Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijozso2tqcinynbnixt5zm6nwga?t=Quiggin_Report Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2qNLS66w5JutxTAyknjQcV?si=qvbEe1GBSKanLne8_8ettQ BitChute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/quigginreport/ Connect With us. Twitter: @QuigginReport Gab.ai: @QuigginReport Facebook: www.facebook.com/quigginreport Help Us Fight Back www.OperationKillSwitch.com

Ahmed Hussen exhibits some peculiar behaviour. His statements seem to be in conflict with his own government. This is the kind of stuff you read about in the book 1984. The minister tells you a program exists, so therefore it exists. The minister tells you the next day the program never existed, so therefore the government expects you to believe that the program never existed. Minister Ahmed Hussen’s actions have put the pensions and government benefits of all Canadians at risk. Is there more going on behind the scenes? Help support Operation: Kill Switch at www.OperationKillSwitch.com Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/quiggin-report/id1361779100?mt=2 SoundCloud www.soundcloud.com/quigginreport Stitcher Radio www.stitcher.com/podcast/quigginreport Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijozso2tqcinynbnixt5zm6nwga?t=Quiggin_Report Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2qNLS66w5JutxTAyknjQcV?si=qvbEe1GBSKanLne8_8ettQ BitChute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/quigginreport/ Connect With us. Twitter: @QuigginReport Gab.ai: @QuigginReport Facebook: www.facebook.com/quigginreport Help Us Fight Back www.OperationKillSwitch.com

Nick Beaton, Victim’s husband; Christine Blair, Colchester County Mayor; Ahmed Hussen, Social Development Minister; Molly Thomas, CTV News; Robert Fife, The Globe and Mail; Brad Wall, Former Saskatchewan Premier.  *The viewpoints expressed in this podcast represent the opinions of the host and participants as of the date of publication and are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and best practices by leading medical authorities as the information surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic is constantly evolving.

Paul Workman, CTV News; Dr. Marla Shapiro, CTV News Medical Specialist; Ahmed Hussen, Social Development Minister; Andrew Scheer, Outgoing Conservative Party leader; Glen McGregor CTV News; Drew Dilkens, Windsor Mayor. *The viewpoints expressed in this podcast represent the opinions of the host and participants as of the date of publication and are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and best practices by leading medical authorities as the information surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic is constantly evolving.

Liberals across the West often imagine Canada as a progressive paradise — a tolerant land, welcoming to immigrants, where marijuana is legal and everyone gets free healthcare. But how accurate is that picture? In the wake of last month’s federal elections, in which Justin Trudeau held onto the Prime Minister's post but lost his majority in parliament, Deconstructed headed to Toronto for the HotDocs Podcast Festival. There, Mehdi Hasan talked to two of Canada’s leading politicians. Ahmed Hussen is the Immigration Minister in Trudeau’s cabinet, and is himself an immigrant who arrived in Canada from war-torn Somalia in the 90s. Jagmeet Singh is the leader of the New Democratic Party, or NDP, and the first Sikh to head a major political party in Canada. Hasan sat down with Singh and Hussen to discuss Canada’s reputation as a shining beacon of Western multiculturalism — and whether it’s truly deserved.

Chief Ernest Betsina of Ndilo remembers Muriel Betsina, his mother, who passed away on Monday. Plus federal immigration minister Ahmed Hussen discusses ways northern immigration could change.

Throughout our series on refugee resettlement, we’ve referenced Canada’s system of private sponsorship as an overall success - but how does it actually work? And what can other countries learn from it as they build their own resettlement infrastructures? This week, Grant and Ravi get a close-up view of Canada’s resettlement system with Ahmed Hussen, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship for the Government of Canada. Minister Hussen provides insight into the history of resettlement in Canada and describes how private sponsorship has a political impact on the citizens who support refugees. Displaced is a production by the International Rescue Committee and Vox Media. You can read more about this episode in our show notes. Join our conversation about refugee resettlement by tweeting your thoughts to @grantmgordon and @rgurumurthy. Make sure you include the hashtag #DisplacedPodcast! One last thing: we are conducting an audience survey to better serve you. It takes no more than five minutes, and it really helps out the show. Please take our survey here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent email from Afghanistan communicated that a former Afghan interpreter for Canada's military has been executed by the Taliban. This highlights the increasing urgency to permit the former interpreters to come to Canada and build a life here. The current federal government is showing zero interest in doing so and the Harper government opened only a very brief window for interpreters to apply during the Afghanistan mission in 2011. Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington, encountered Ahmed Hussen – the federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees – this week, and raised the issue of the interpreters withhim. What was Joe told? We find out Guest:  Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun columnist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Escuche ES_Entrevue_3-20190308-WIS30 ¡Hola! Bienvenidos a Canadá en las Américas Café, el espacio de encuentro semanal que les proponemos desde el servicio en español de Radio Canadá Internacional. En esta ocasión, se trata de la emisión para el 8, 9 y 10 de marzo de 2019. Como es habitual, nos encontramos a través de las diversas vías disponibles, como son Facebook Live, nuestra página web www.rcinet.ca/es  y también nuestro canal de YouTube. Hoy estamos en el estudio Paloma Martínez y Luis Laborda. La mujer se encuentra a la cabeza de las luchas sociales en América Latina. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado. Este viernes 8 de marzo se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Mujer, declarado en 1975 a instancias de Naciones Unidas, como un homenaje a la lucha de las mujeres pos su emancipación. La fecha nos sirve para acordarnos del camino que aún resta por hacer, para lograr la igualdad de género en los más diversos ámbitos… laboral, educativo, de derechos de la persona… También es un reconocimiento a todas las mujeres que, aún al costo de padecer la condena social, las injurias, los castigos corporales y hasta la muerte, no dejaron de buscar el fin de los prejuicios sexuales, de la discriminación de género y el logro de la justicia y la equidad sin distinción de sexos. El feminicidio es uno de los flagelos de nuestro tiempo. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido. Las denuncias sobre abusos sexuales en diversas partes del mundo, los reclamos de equidad salarial y los casos de niñas violadas, que son obligadas a convertirse en madres son sólo algunas de las cuestiones que quedan por resolver. Y para hablar de la mujer, tenemos en nuestro estudio a 4 invitadas: María Teresa Zambrano, del organismo Femmes du Monde à Cote des Neges (Mujeres del Mundo en Cote des Neges), Amelia Moreno, del Movimiento contra la Violación y el Incesto de Montreal, Mónica Peña, de la Cooperativa de La Maison des Ameriques (La Casa de las Américas) y Victoria Bautista Bueno, militante por los derechos humanos en México. Las jóvenes lideran la búsqueda de un cambio. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido. En lo que se refiere a los temas trabajados esta semana por la sección, estas son nuestras sugerencias: Paloma Martínez nos comenta que la editorial Écrits des Forges celebra este 2019, 30 años de intercambios poéticos en español y francés entre México y Quebec y para conmemorar esos ires y venires, el director de la casa editorial decidió organizar una lectura conmemorativa y nosotros hablamos con él. Algunas portadas de libros bilingües (español/francés) publicados por Écrits de Forges. (Foto: © Écrits de Forges /Radio Canadá Internacional) Luis Laborda y una entrevista con Ben Rowswell, del Consejo Internacional de Canadá, quien sostiene que la respuesta china a la detención de una ejecutiva de la firma Huawei en Vancouver, apresando a dos ciudadanos canadienses, no sólo implica un daño a las relaciones bilaterales, sino demostración de la carencia de un estado de derecho en el país asiático. La prensa china dice que Michael Kovrig y Michael Spavor robaron secretos de Estado. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Leonora Chapman nos habla de dos nuevos proyectos piloto del gobierno canadiense, para permitir que los cuidadores extranjeros que llegan al país tengan no solo un mejor acceso a la residencia permanente, sino que también puedan traer a sus familias. Se trata de trabajadores extranjeros que cuidan a domicilio a niños o a personas con necesidades médicas especiales. Ahmed Hussen, ministro canadiense de la Inmigración y Ciudadanía. CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Tutton Pablo Gómez Barrios y una entrevista a Margarita López Pérez, una mexicana activista y defensora de derechos humanos, integrante del grupo Buscando Cuerpos y madre de Yahaira Guadalupe Bahena López, desaparecida el 13 de abril de 2011 y asesinada en Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, México. La búsqueda. (Foto: Cortesía de Margarita López Pérez)

Escuche ES_Entrevue_3-20190308-WIS30 ¡Hola! Bienvenidos a Canadá en las Américas Café, el espacio de encuentro semanal que les proponemos desde el servicio en español de Radio Canadá Internacional. En esta ocasión, se trata de la emisión para el 8, 9 y 10 de marzo de 2019. Como es habitual, nos encontramos a través de las diversas vías disponibles, como son Facebook Live, nuestra página web www.rcinet.ca/es  y también nuestro canal de YouTube. Hoy estamos en el estudio Paloma Martínez y Luis Laborda. La mujer se encuentra a la cabeza de las luchas sociales en América Latina. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado. Este viernes 8 de marzo se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Mujer, declarado en 1975 a instancias de Naciones Unidas, como un homenaje a la lucha de las mujeres pos su emancipación. La fecha nos sirve para acordarnos del camino que aún resta por hacer, para lograr la igualdad de género en los más diversos ámbitos… laboral, educativo, de derechos de la persona… También es un reconocimiento a todas las mujeres que, aún al costo de padecer la condena social, las injurias, los castigos corporales y hasta la muerte, no dejaron de buscar el fin de los prejuicios sexuales, de la discriminación de género y el logro de la justicia y la equidad sin distinción de sexos. El feminicidio es uno de los flagelos de nuestro tiempo. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido. Las denuncias sobre abusos sexuales en diversas partes del mundo, los reclamos de equidad salarial y los casos de niñas violadas, que son obligadas a convertirse en madres son sólo algunas de las cuestiones que quedan por resolver. Y para hablar de la mujer, tenemos en nuestro estudio a 4 invitadas: María Teresa Zambrano, del organismo Femmes du Monde à Cote des Neges (Mujeres del Mundo en Cote des Neges), Amelia Moreno, del Movimiento contra la Violación y el Incesto de Montreal, Mónica Peña, de la Cooperativa de La Maison des Ameriques (La Casa de las Américas) y Victoria Bautista Bueno, militante por los derechos humanos en México. Las jóvenes lideran la búsqueda de un cambio. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido. En lo que se refiere a los temas trabajados esta semana por la sección, estas son nuestras sugerencias: Paloma Martínez nos comenta que la editorial Écrits des Forges celebra este 2019, 30 años de intercambios poéticos en español y francés entre México y Quebec y para conmemorar esos ires y venires, el director de la casa editorial decidió organizar una lectura conmemorativa y nosotros hablamos con él. Algunas portadas de libros bilingües (español/francés) publicados por Écrits de Forges. (Foto: © Écrits de Forges /Radio Canadá Internacional) Luis Laborda y una entrevista con Ben Rowswell, del Consejo Internacional de Canadá, quien sostiene que la respuesta china a la detención de una ejecutiva de la firma Huawei en Vancouver, apresando a dos ciudadanos canadienses, no sólo implica un daño a las relaciones bilaterales, sino demostración de la carencia de un estado de derecho en el país asiático. La prensa china dice que Michael Kovrig y Michael Spavor robaron secretos de Estado. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Leonora Chapman nos habla de dos nuevos proyectos piloto del gobierno canadiense, para permitir que los cuidadores extranjeros que llegan al país tengan no solo un mejor acceso a la residencia permanente, sino que también puedan traer a sus familias. Se trata de trabajadores extranjeros que cuidan a domicilio a niños o a personas con necesidades médicas especiales. Ahmed Hussen, ministro canadiense de la Inmigración y Ciudadanía. CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Tutton Pablo Gómez Barrios y una entrevista a Margarita López Pérez, una mexicana activista y defensora de derechos humanos, integrante del grupo Buscando Cuerpos y madre de Yahaira Guadalupe Bahena López, desaparecida el 13 de abril de 2011 y asesinada en Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, México. La búsqueda. (Foto: Cortesía de Margarita López Pérez)

In this episode I discuss the illegal border crisis facing Canada, and Ahmed Hussen's remarks. P.K.

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The Roy Green Show Podcast These are tense times between Federal Minsiter of Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Ahmed Hussen and MP Michelle Rempel, the CPC Shadow Minister that position. MP Rempel explains the situation. Who won last night's Munk debate between David Frum and Steve Bannon? Steve Paikin, host of The Agenda on TVO, was present gives his perspective. Several countries have refused to sign the U.N. Global Compact for Migration, including the U.S. and Australia. Maxime Bernier, leader of the People's Party of Canada, says Canada should not have signed/should not sign. Bernier talks to Roy about Canada's current immigration and refugee policies and what he thinks needs to be changed. An Angus Reid poll suggests Canadians may be viewing the carbon tax more favourably, following the announcement of a carbon tax rebate. Are they not concerned how much more the carbon tax will add to their daily cost of living? Is the U.S. about to see a “Blue Wave” next Tuesday when voters go to the polls for the midterms, or will there be another surprise from an energized Republican base? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic Growth and Prosperity: How Immigration Benefits the Middle Class

Economic Growth and Prosperity: How Immigration Benefits the Middle Class

He came to Canada at 16, a Somali seeking asylum, and now Ahmed Hussen is the country’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. On 31 August 2018, this lawyer, refugee and national leader spoke at UNSW’s Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, sharing his singular insights into Canada’s efforts to successfully integrate new citizens.

Justin Trudeau's Liberals say there is no problem, no crisis, on the border. Yet Trudeau's own immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen, is warning that the system is unsustainable as people cross the border illegally in the tens of thousands. Listen as Brian Lilley speaks to former Chris Alexander who served as immigration minister in the last Conservative government about Trudeau's abject failure. SHARE this on Facebook.

Joining Alex for this night's edition of Counterpoint are:  Anthony Furey, Sun / Postmedia columnist & national comment editor Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations Topics include the cancellation of green energy contracts, the feud between Lisa MacLeod and Ahmed Hussen, John Tory's fight against Toronto gangs, and more. 

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Rob Breakenridge from Global News Radio 770 in Calgary and Devon Peacock, Executive Producer at Global News Radio 980 in London   Topics include the Robert Latimer appeal, Twitter's fake account purge, and the feud between Ahmed Hussen and Lisa MacLeod. 

Ahmed Hussen speaking to reporters today following the gathering of immigration ministers in Winnipeg.

Federal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has announced a $50 million payment to Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba, to help cover housing costs borne by the provinces as a result of the thousands of illegal border crossings from the the U.S. into Canada.  What signal is this sending to millions globally looking to enter nations like Canada illegally and not be turned back immediately, or perhaps not at all?   Roy is joined by Michelle Rempel and callers to discuss these issues.    Guest: Michelle Rempel. Canadian Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament and Immigration critic (Photo: AP Photo Charles Krupa) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Refugees and Immigrants to Citizens

From Refugees and Immigrants to Citizens

Andray and Desmond talk to Liberal MP-elect Ahmed Hussen, soon to be Canada's first MP of Somali descent. They discuss the refugee crisis, diversity in Parliament, Bill C-51 and more.Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.