40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION – Transcript
40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION – Transcript – June 11, 2009, Hon. Ralph Goodale (Wascana, Lib.) – link 1, link 2, link 3
June 9, 2009 – Prime Minister of Canada – Stephen Harper – announced today in Parliament House of Commons that Canada will be seeking to extend HONORARY CITIZENSHIP OF CANADA to His Highness the Aga Khan.
Right Hon. Stephen Harper (Prime Minister, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, first, I think I speak on behalf of all members in congratulating His Highness the Aga Khan on receiving an honorary doctorate today from the University of Alberta.
The Aga Khan, with his network of agencies, is a great partner and long-time friend of Canada, and a great benefactor to humanity. He is truly a beacon of humanitarianism, of pluralism and of tolerance throughout the entire world.
I have informed the Aga Khan that our government will be seeking the consent of the House to extend honorary citizenship to His Highness. I hope that all members will see fit to confirm it.
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Ismailimail 
I believe once again it is a moment of highest pride in our Beloved MHI that he continues to be recognized as a great Humanitarian and leads by example!
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This is a great honour for PM Harper and the Conservative Party to bestow on Hazar Imam.
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It should be highlighted that Honorary Canadian Citizenship can only be granted with a 100% yes vote of the Canadian Parliament – so all political parties would need to agree. That being said, for the motion to be put forth by the current sitting government does deserve recognition.
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we love our spritule father he gAave us his whole life we allare vearyproud imami ismali THANK YOU FOR SCHOOL BEACAUSE OF THAT WE GOT EDCATEDIN PAKISTAN AGAKHAN SCHOOL GEMKHANAGARDERN KARACHI AND NOW IN AMERCA A HAPPY CITZIN
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Does anyone ever wonder, how can One man achieve all this, especially now at His age??
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Congratulations to all the Ismailis, specially to the Canadian Ismailis!
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All Ismailies worlwide should stand tall and be proud today, as once again Hazar Imam has been honoured by Canada in recognition of all
His outstanding achievements.Congratulations!
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IF some believe he is who he is, then it is easy to understand all that he is doing and why
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ABSOLUTELY CORRECT…. US KI BATIEN WO HI JANEY… NAZREY CHAHEY UNHEY PEHCHANNEY KE LIYEE……… SB JANTA HAI MERA SHAH KARIM
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Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem
Mubarak to all Ismailis on this wonderful occasion as Mowlana Hazar Imam is soooooooooooo respected, honored and revered globally and now by the Canadian Government and leadership.
East meets West on common grounds.
We pray His achievements will inspire and guide us as we face the future with hope and courage.
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Ya Ali Madat to all Ismailies
It is a matter of great pleasure for all the Ismailies that our Imam got the
doctorate degree and candadian citizenship. We all love you Mawla bapa.
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What he is doing is the mandate of his office as being from the Prophet’s family , to serve humanity and to keep everyone and everything together !
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Congratualate to all ismaili brothers and sister. Our IMAM is now leading the world……..
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This is the best news I have heard all year. It is fantastic to see the government of Canada recognise the contribution made by this selfless man for the benefit of humanity. His projects in poverty-stricken and war torn third world countries are a symbol of his determination to imporve the quality of life in those regions.
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The Conservative Government Of The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, 22nd Prime Minister Of Canada, Has Righteously, Rightfully And Consistently Shown The Utmost Deference And Respect to His Highness The Aga Khan, 49th Hereditary Imam Of The Shia Ismaili Muslims:
http://gonashgo.blogspot.com/2009/06/486the-conservative-government-of-prime.html
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I think it is fair to say that all Canadian governments, be they Conservative or Liberal, have shown exceptional respect and friendship towards His Highness the Aga Khan and His Highness’ community.
Many Ismailis will, and should, recall the friendship of the Aga Khan with the late Pierre Trudeau, who during his term as the 15th Prime Minister of Canada opened the doors for Ismailis who were fleeing the Ugandan crisis.
“Many of you may remember that my personal involvement with Canada dates back more than three decades when, at a time of great upheaval in Uganda, many members of the Ismaili community and others found here a new home in which they could quickly re-build their lives. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and expressing habits of mind and spirit which have long been central to the Canadian character, this country provided a welcoming haven to those who had been victimised by history.”
HH The Aga Khan, Inaugural Ceremony of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat
http://www.akdn.org/speech/699/Inaugural-Ceremony-of-the-Delegation-of-the-Ismaili-Imamat-Ottawa
The thoughts of Adrienne Clarkson, former Governor General of Canada, as expressed in a special to the Globe and Mail, exemplify that respect and also highlight the long-standing relationship.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/article723853.ece
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This motion to confer Honorary Canadian Citizenship on His Highness the Aga Khan was passed unanimously in the Canadian House of Commons today June 19th 2009. Rejoice!
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Ya ALi Madad to all ismailis
First of all i would like to congrats every member of this glabl noorani family and its is emmense pleasure for all of us that hazir imam got doctorate degree from canadian uni and citizenshp in canada with 100% YES votes …
PROUD TO BE ISMAILI
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What a proud moment it is!!!…. for all Ismailies but what a proud moment it woud be For MHI….if his followers follow his foot steps…. Time to think……Agree???
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Assalamu Alikum & YA ALI MADAD!
WHAT A REJOICE AND JUBILLIENT DAY FOR THE UMMAH AND SPECIALLY FOR THE FOLLOWERS OF AGA KHAN ‘THE SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS OF THE WORLD. MY CONGRATULATIONS GOES TO UMMAH AND THE NOORANI FAMILY. CONGRATS TO THE ISMAILIES OF THE WORLD WITH DUAA TO UNDERSTAND THE DIVERSITY AND PLURALISUM CONCEPTS OF IMAM OF THE TIME.
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