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Free prescription medications for children and youth in Ontario through OHIP+

Premier Kathleen Wynne

AS part of the 2017 Budget, Ontario is making prescription medications free for children and youth.

Premier Kathleen Wynne was joined on Friday by Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance, at Jenner Jean-Marie Community Centre in Toronto to announce the new OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare Program.

Beginning January 1, 2018, all children and youth 24 years of age or younger will be able to get their prescription medications for free by simply showing their Ontario health card number and a prescription. Coverage will be automatic, with no upfront costs.

The proposed new program will improve access to prescription medications for more than four million children and young people, and will help many families to afford the medications their children need to stay healthy.

Beyond the most common prescriptions, OHIP+ will give young people access to more than 4,400 drugs reimbursed under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program, including medications listed under the Exceptional Access Program, at no cost. These include drugs to treat cancer and rare diseases.

Ontario’s drug funding program is already one of the country’s most generous, helping to pay for needed prescription medications for seniors, people with high drug costs, and other vulnerable populations. Ontario is investing $465 million to expand coverage through OHIP+.

 

QUICK FACTS

  • Once this program is implemented, Ontario will be the first province to provide universal prescription medication coverage for children and youth 24 and under.
  • To ensure a smooth transition to public drug coverage, the province will work with Ontario Works administrators, the federal government and Indigenous leaders.
  • Ontario will also work with representatives from the private insurance industry to ensure that any savings are passed on to employees and employers.
  • Prescription medications will be covered if they are listed on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary or if they are funded through the Exceptional Access Program formulary and requested by a doctor.
  • Ontario is investing an additional $7 billion in health care over the next three years. With these new investments, growth in health spending will now average 3.3 per cent over the medium term.

B.C. EVENTS: For the week of Saturday, April 29

 

 

(These are FREE listings. Your submission must be emailed by Wednesday night in typed form. Please do not send posters. Email: [email protected])

 

 

Naari Chetna Diwas

 

Punjab Bhawan invites you to the celebration of Naari Chetna Divas on Saturday, April 29, 12:30-3 p.m., at 15453 Fraser Highway, Surrey (Phone: 604-580-1000). Chief guest is Amarjit Singh of the Consulate General of India. Punjab Bhawan is taking an initiative to spread awareness and empower women.

 

The Dance Centre

 

High school students perform as part of The Dance Centre’s program of free events celebrating International Dance Day in Vancouver on Saturday, April 29, 1-1:30 p.m., at Vancouver Art Gallery South Plaza (Robson Street between Hornby and Howe). In the event of heavy rain, the students will move to Robson Square. Thirty students from Vancouver’s Windermere Secondary School will perform a short bhangra routine. The students, from grades 9-11, have been coached by South Asian Arts. For a full schedule of International Dance Day events, visit www.thedancecentre.ca

 

Dance Canada in Richmond

 

Celebrate Canada’s rich multicultural diversity with Dance Canada: A Celebration of International Dance Day in Richmond on Saturday, April 29. Aberdeen Centre has partnered with Sudnya Dance Academy and Clarkson Events to host this year’s celebration. A free performance showcasing dance traditions from around the world will take place on Saturday, April 29 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Both events are open to people of all ages and abilities and will take place in the Central Atrium at Aberdeen Centre. For more information, visit iddrichmond.wixsite.com/iddrichmondbc.

 

S.A.F.E.S.: Film “Peepli Live”
S.A.F.E.S. will be screening the movie “Peepli Live” (2010) on Saturday, April 29, 2-5 p.m., at Room 4955, SFU Goldcorp Centre, 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. In this satirical comedy directed by Anusha Rizvi, an impoverished farmer threatens to end his life, inviting attention from politicians and the media. The screening will be followed by a discussion.

 

South Asian Seniors: Isha Kriya Inner Engineering

 

Vedic Seniors Parivar Center of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian adults / senior members, non members and everybody to attend the presentation on Isha Kriya Inner Engineering Program (body, mind & emotions) addressing stress-free healthy living through an interactive session by Ganesh Narayan Swamy, a teacher from Tennessee Isha Kriya Foundation  USA on Sunday, April 30, 2-3:30 p.m., at Shanti Niketan Hall of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple at 8321 140th Street, Surrey. There will be a question and answer session. Tea and light snacks will be served. Contact coordinator Surendra Handa at 604-507-9945 for further information.

 

Sai Japa

 

All devotees are invited at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., 3885 Albert Street, Burnaby, to participate in Sai Japa / Bhajans on Saturday, May 6 at 5 p.m. Program: 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. – Bhajans / Kirtan. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. – Sai Japa. 7:30 p.m. – Priti Bhojan. Contact: Rajubhai Parekh at 604-327-8259, Kantibhai Patel at 604-522-7989 or Mandir at 604-299-5922.

 

The Kids Help Phone

 

The first annual Surrey – Walk so Kids Can Talk event will be held on May 7 in Holland Park. This will be a fun family oriented event with lots of entertainment including the RCMP Marching Pipe Band, Celtic fiddle guitar duo “even Steven”, and featuring local teen sensations Ava Carich and Richard Tichleman. There will also be mascots, face painting, sports games, photo booths, a bouncy castle, food trucks, a BBQ and much more. Every year more than 10,000 youths from 183 B.C. communities reach out for help and advice from the free professional counsellors at Kids Help Phone, provided across Canada on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis. The callers have a full range of mental health issues, from anxiety, depression and suicidal feelings to bullying, harassment and family problems. Registration starts at 10 a.m. Walk starts at 11 a.m. The Kids Help Phone toll-free line is 1-800-668-6868. Website: http://org.kidshelpphone.ca/. To register for the Walk and / or donate go to https://walksokidscantalk.ca/.

 

Punjabi Theatre

 

Luna’s voice: Exploring the Punjabi narrative Puran Bhagat. An arts-based workshop with the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, UBC with local artists and performers, and special guests from India, Samuel John and Sohil Bhatia. Sunday, May 7, 3-5 p.m., at Dorothy Somerset Studios Theatre, 6361 University Boulevard, UBC. * The 2017 Harjit Kaur Sidhu Memorial Program, UBC: Celebrating Punjabi Language and Culture. Kahani da Rangmanch: A Theatre of Storie with Samuel John and Rangmanch Punjabi Theatre. Dulatti (The Hidden Power). Ghasea Hoea Aadmi (Worn Out Man). With awards for student essay contest winners and a local Punjabi-language author. Saturday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at North Delta Secondary School, 11447 82nd Avenue, Delta.

 

Richmond-Vancouver Walk for ALS

 

Volunteers and families gather each year to show their support for Canadians living with ALS.

Every year, volunteers from all around the province team up with the ALS Society of BC to organize and lead a Walk for ALS. This year’s Richmond-Vancouver Walk will be held on May 13 at Garry Point Park in Steveston, Richmond. The Walk will start at 10:30 a.m., with check-in at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited and welcome to join this family friendly event.The 5km walk gives people the chance to raise funds and awareness for those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their families. Leading up to the event, walkers collect pledges from family, friends, and colleagues who wish to sponsor them. On the day of the Walk, participants can enjoy various activities organized by the volunteers. Proceeds from the Walk for ALS go to the ALS Society of BC to provide support for people living with ALS and to invest in research to make the disease treatable not terminal. Register today at www.walkforals.ca

 

Surrey RCMP: Celebrate Police Week

 

Come celebrate and help kickoff Police Week by visiting the Surrey RCMP’s Open House at their Main Detachment (14355 57th Avenue) on Saturday, May 13 from 12 to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this family-friendly event at the country’s largest RCMP detachment. There will be police vehicles on display, demonstrations, kids’ police “briefings”, food, photos with Red Serge officers, and more. Featuring: Air 1 Helicopter, Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Bike Team, Explosives Disposal Unit, RCMP Vehicles & Equipment, Forensic Identification Team, Kids “Watch Briefings”, Career & Volunteer Info, City of Surrey Public Safety Strategy, and popcorn, cotton candy, and pizza. Surrey RCMP urge you to travel smart – there will be limited parking on site. Check out their website for directions and transportation options. Dress for the weather conditions on the day of the event. Many of the activities and displays will be held outside.

 

B.C. Children’s Hospital

 

On Saturday, May 13, B.C. Children’s Hospital will be having its 18th annual Balding for Dollars main event to raise awareness and funds in support of children with cancer and blood disorders. The event is a family-friendly event, open to all ages. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CFRI building on the north side of BC Children’s Hospital.  Around 50 brave individuals will be coming up on stage to shave their heads or chop their locks in support of BC’s young cancer warriors and their families. There will also be live entertainment, a photobooth, fun games, great food, facepainting, Disney Princesses, arts and crafts and so much more. This is a free event to attend with food and participation in certain stations by donation. For more information, visit baldingfordollars.com, find us on Facebook or contact Christine Tulloch, Balding for Dollars Administrator, at [email protected]

 

CFOFO Youth Talent Show

 

Join the 14th Annual CFOFO Youth Talent Show (YTS) on May 27, organized by youth for all youth from various communities. This event will bring you a night of talent, passion and inspiration. The show starts at 5:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. The show provides an opportunity for the youth in the community to showcase their talents. The night will entail exciting performances, a vegetarian and non-vegetarian inclusive dinner, and a presentation of scholarships and youth volunteer service awards. Items in the night include Bollywood, Hip Hop, Traditional Fijian dance numbers, motivational talks, and English and Bollywood songs performed by youth Tickets purchased prior to the show are $20 and $25 at the door. Ticket prices for children aged 12 and under are $15. If you are interested in attending the event, you can purchase tickets through any executive board member of the CFOFO, or even a youth committee member. If you have any questions, or would like to purchase tickets, please contact: * CFOFO Interim Chairperson, Kelvin Chand: (604-603-4785) * Youth Talent Show Co-Chairperson, Ashley Prasad: (604-839-9643) * Youth Talent Show Co-Chairperson, Shannon Permal: (778-709-2853).

 

Scotiabank MS Walk

 

The Scotiabank MS Walk on Sunday, May 28, occurs during MS Awareness Month in 18 different locations and offers individuals and teams the chance to celebrate hope and join the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS) while raising crucial funds for the cause. All Scotiabank MS Walk events have routes of varying lengths, including wheelchair-accessible routes. Participants will also have the opportunity to join in on start/finish line activities and team awards ceremonies as well as hear amazing speeches from people living with MS. For a complete list of events and to register, the public may visit mswalks.ca or call 1‑604‑689‑3144. To learn more about MS and the activities of the MS Society of Canada, the public may visit mssociety.ca.

 

Free Income Tax Clinic

 

At Richmond Multicultural Community Services. Call 604-279-7160 to book an appointment or email [email protected].

 

South Asian Seniors: Filing Income Tax Returns Free

 

Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey informs South Asian seniors that during the tax filing period they can help you to file your income tax returns for the year 2016 free of cost through the community volunteer program of Canada Revenue Agency from now to May 2 – if you are living in Surrey / Delta. The eligibility criteria are as follows: 1. Single individual with annual income limit up to $ 30,000. 2. Couples with annual income up to $ 40,000. 3. Adult with one child annual income up to $ 35,000, add the income limit by $ 2,500 for each dependent child. Interest income not over $ 1,000 and this income will be included as total eligibility. With no investment income, no rental income, no business or partnership income and no capital gain or loss. SIN card and photo ID will be required for proof. If you are eligible, contact coordinator Surendra Handa at 604-507-9945 for further information.

 

Surrey Art Gallery: Vaisakhi

 

Passionate Colours: from now until July 14. The South Asian Artists Guild will be launching an exhibit at Surrey Art Gallery that embodies a zest for life and passion for colour. The artists in Passionate Colours are: Shital Anmol, Gunwant Bassi, Sanjoy Das, Vipin Kapoor, Baljit Kaur, Bindoo Matharu, Jay Panesar, Jarnail Singh, Navalpreet Rangi, Neeti Singh, Parminder Singh, and Mandeep Wirk. Surrey Art Gallery at 13750 88th Avenue, Surrey. Phone: 604-501-5566 / surrey.ca/artgallery. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. / Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / Sunday 12-5 p.m. / Closed Mondays and holidays.

 

ESL Book Clubs: Surrey Libraries

 

If you would like to practice your English and make new friends, join Surrey Libraries’ ESL Book Clubs. Come practice reading, speaking, and listening in English. Readers are welcome at any level from beginners to advanced.  Library books will be provided (Levels 1-4). Call or visit the libraries to register. * City Centre Library: Wednesdays, 1 – 2:30 p.m. May 24, June 21 * Fleetwood Library: Saturdays, 1:30 – 3 p.m. May 17 * Guildford Library: Thursdays, 2 – 3:30 p.m. May 4, June 1 * Newton Library: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. May 25, June 22 * Semiahmoo Library: Thursdays, 1 – 2:30 p.m. May 18, June 15. www.surreylibraries.ca

 

Surrey’s 150+ Summer Day Camps

 

Registration is open for City of Surrey’s 150+ fun, affordable and safe summer day camps designed to keep children and teens (ages 3–18) active and engaged over the school break. Parents have the option to pay 50% of the cost at the time of registration and the remaining balance on the first day of camp. Early registration is recommended as popular day camps fill up fast. In addition to Summer Fun 1-1 and Youth on the Move for youth ages 13–18 with disabilities, City of Surrey’s variety of unique day camps include: fun zone, pre-teen road trip, leadership, 3D animation, forest adventures, ready-set-paint, photography fun, basketball, and swim and skate. Free one-to-one staff support is available for children ages 6–13 with disabilities for a limited number of weeks. Extended camp hours are available through the Camp Connections program. For complete details, visit www.surrey.ca/daycamps or call 604-501-5100.

 

PICS: Free Self Employment Program

 

Are you unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week? Are you thinking of launching your own business? Join PICS for an information session on PICS’ Self Employment Program at one of PICS Offices: * Suite 205, 12725 80th  Avenue, Surrey – every 2nd Wednesday of the month, or * 8153 Main Street (near Marine Drive), Vancouver – every 3rd Wednesday of the month. All info sessions are from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. This program offers * Business Start-Up Training * Business Plan Writing * Business Advisor Support * Networking Events * Support During Business Launch Period. To attend a session, pre-register at [email protected] or 604-596-7722, ext. 150

 

(For more events, please visit the “Events” section of our website voiceonline.com)

 

What’s happening at the Delta Libraries during the week of May 1 – 6?

Everyone wants to know how to save their money!  Learn 75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses at the Tsawwassen Library on Thursday, May 4 from 7 pm – 8:30 pm.  Financial Educator Catherine Ching from the Credit counselling Society will share practical and easy ways to reduce utility, cable, phone and internet bills; reduce your grocery bills; trim your personal expenses and more.  Registration is required so call or visit to register.

 

Baby teeth influence a child’s health and development, not only assisting with smiling, chewing and speaking, but they guide the placement of permanent teeth as they come in.  Start your infant off with good oral care!  On Monday, May 1, from 11:30 am – 12 pm, the George Mackie Library presents Baby Oral Health Workshop,  a fun, informative and interactive session for parents and young kids to learn how to properly car for teeth at an early age.   The same clinic will be held on Friday, May 5 at the Tsawwassen Library and the Ladner Pioneer Library, at 11 am  and 1:30 pmrespectively.

 

What else is happening at the Delta Libraries?

 

Wind Down to Bedtime Storytime

Thursdays, May 4 – June 29, 7 pm – 7:30 pm – George Mackie Library

Is your child ready for bed?  Not until they wind down at storytime!  Join us every Thursday night for specially chosen bedtime stories, breathing exercises, songs and some sleepy yoga poses.  Wear your pajamas and bring your favourite stuffy.

 

Paws 4 Stories

Saturday, May 6, June 17, July 15, August 19, 2 pm – 3 pm – George Mackie Library

Paws 4 Stories is a St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog Community Service that promotes improvement in children’s reading skills.  When a child reads with a dog, they start to relax and forget about feeling nervous about reading.  Dogs make very supportive listeners!  Therapy dogs and their volunteers will listen to children who want to practice reading aloud.  This is a free program forages 6 and up.  Space is limited!  Please register by phone or in person after 10 am on the day of the program for your 15-minute reading session.

 

Spanish Conversation Circle

Tuesday, May 2, 16, 30, 7 pm – 8:30 pm – Tsawwassen Library

Join our free drop-in Spanish Conversation Circle for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed environment.

 

Uke ‘n Play – Ukulele Basics

Thursday, May 4, 7 pm – 8:30 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library

Ever wanted to learn more about that joy-inducing instrument – the ukulele?  Well, this workshop is for you!  We will look at the history and the different kinds of ukes, go over the basics of the instrument and learn how to read chord charts.  We will even learn a few songs!  You will leave this workshop with a good understanding of the ukulele and a song in your heart.  Ukuleles will be provided and registration is required.

Liberals say they will streamline credential confirmation services

THE Liberals will bring together all credential confirmation services under the Minister Responsible for Labour, Premier Christy Clark announced on Thursday. Candidates Puneet Sandhar (Surrey-Panorama) and Teresa Wat (Richmond North Centre) met with stakeholders to highlight the announcement on Friday.

The Liberals said their platform also commits to attracting the best and brightest to support the development of the tech and life sciences sector, and working with the federal government to increase skilled talent immigrating to British Columbia.

“I came to Canada in 2002, shortly after I’d received my law degree in India, and worked for the next three years to be successfully called to the bar in British Columbia,” said Sandhar. “I have personally experienced the challenges of having my professional credentials acknowledged in my new home and am committed to helping other immigrants with this process.”

Wat and candidate Richard Lee (Burnaby-North) visited the settlement services office of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in Burnaby to highlight the news.

“Too often you hear stories about doctors, engineers and other professionals who have spent years learning a skill but aren’t able to utilize it in Canada,” said Wat. “By bringing together credentialing under one ministry, we’re going to streamline this process so we can help get qualified new British Columbians into their careers faster. That means we’ll have more medical professionals and technical experts doing what they do best – supporting their families and building stronger communities.”

Ontario court deems indefinite detention violates Charter Rights

THE End Immigration Detention Network is calling on the federal government to end indefinite immigration detention following another historic ruling by the Ontario Superior Court in the case of long-term detainee Kashif Ali. The End Immigration Detention Network (EIDN), working with detainees, demands a 90-day limit on detentions, an end to maximum-security imprisonment, and a revamp of the judicial oversight process, as initial steps to ending immigration detention.
“The court found that there was no basis for Kashif’s detention and ordered his release,” said Jared Will, Ali’s lawyer, on Friday. “The judgment is a definitive rejection of indefinite detention.”
This unprecedented decision marks the first time the provincial courts have made a ruling in the case of a federal detainee brought​ by the End Immigration Detention Network. In the previous two instances, the Canada Border Services Agency avoided a ruling by deporting the detainees in question.
“Detained indefinitely, separated from their families, immigration detainees are running out of time. Fifteen people have died since 2000, the majority of them in Ontario prisons,” said Mac Scott, an EIDN representative.
On May 15, the Federal Court of Canada will be hearing arguments brought forward by EIDN, along with long-term detainee Alvin Brown, for a 90-day limit to immigration detentions. Following an historic hunger strike by 191 detainees in 2013 and backed by demands from the many currently held in jails on administrative grounds, the End Immigration Detention Network has consistently called for a regulatory limit on the period of detention.

USW International president slams Premier Christy Clark for making false claims

Premier Christy Clark

IN an open letter to B.C. Steelworkers, USW International President Leo Gerard has slammed Premier Christy Clark for making false claims, stating that “Clark is attacking our union and me personally, because she wants to distract from the fact that the BC Liberals have been the most corporate government in North America.”
In his letter, Gerard stated: “BC Liberal leader Christy Clark has falsely claimed that my meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump was about softwood lumber – she just made that up – in fact it was about protecting our members’ jobs in the steel industry in both the U.S. and in Canada.

“Clark even claimed she’s been to Washington, D.C. to defend B.C.’s lumber industry—she made that up too. Again, in fact, I have been to Washington, D.C., to defend our members in Canada’s forest industry and I’ll go again and again and again until we get a fair deal that protects our members’ livelihoods and Canadian forest communities.”

He pointed out: “The tariffs filed by Trump have nothing to do with protecting jobs in the US; in fact it will cost Americans 8,000 jobs in the construction industry alone. It has more to do with US lumber companies trying to drive up prices and increase their profits. And quite frankly Canadian lumber companies like West Fraser and Interfor stand to benefit no matter what. They’ve taken profits from B.C. to buy mills in the US and hedge their bets. It’s the small operators, the value added sector, and most importantly our members and their communities that get hurt the most. Think Christy Clark is on the side of the little guy? Think again.”

He added: “Our members work hard for the wages they earn, Christy Clark’s actually been fattening her wallet with money from corporate donations, including companies like Weyerhaeuser – one of the very same lumber companies that instigated the softwood lumber dispute. She’s pocketed $300,000 from donations from big companies, including many of our biggest employers in the forest industry. We support John Horgan and the BC NDP’s plan for election finance reform, the real question is why Clark and her corporate cronies don’t.”

Gerard stated: “Outside of powerful U.S. lumber companies most Americans don’t want a trade fight with Canada. Like Canadians they want to stop unfair dumping of manufactured goods from overseas and end the race to the bottom on lower standards for workers and the environment. Just a few years ago Christy Clark had a chance to stand with us when the United Steelworkers intervened to fight the unfair dumping of overseas rebar.

“Instead she opposed our efforts and stood with anti-union groups who claimed rebar was driving up the cost of B.C. homes —she made that up too. Thankfully she lost, and we won.

“We’ve canvassed, surveyed and talked to our members all across British Columbia. A massive majority are tired of a government that only cares about the wealthy and big corporations. They want change in B.C., and it’s no surprise to me.

“Let’s remember the BC Liberals closed over 100 mills and killed 35, 000 forestry jobs, while allowing raw log exports to skyrocket. When Christy Clark and the BC Liberals encouraged the exploitation of temporary foreign workers in B.C. mines and other workplaces, instead of hiring local workers, Steelworkers stood up and fought back. And no one has fought more against the BC Liberal deregulation of health and safety standards than the United Steelworkers. From botched investigations to poor enforcement and cuts to pensions we’ve held Christy Clark and the BC Liberals to account. We’re a union that fights and the BC Liberals just don’t like it.

“Our members have been clear; we want a government that’s on the side of working people for a change. That’s why this election we’re supporting John Horgan and the BC NDP.”

He concluded: “So steelworkers you know the old adage, when under attack, stand up and fight back. I’m asking you for your help; hand out more leaflets, knock on more doors, make more phone calls, get our fellow members and their families out to vote. Get involved with #SteelworkersVote. Let’s make sure this election we send Christy Clark and the BC Liberals a message where it counts—at the ballot box. Together, this May 9, let’s elect John Horgan and the BC NDP.”

Vinod Khanna’s 10 most memorable roles

Mumbai (PTI): In a career spanning five decades, Vinod Khanna, who passed away today at the age of 70, starred in over 140 films.

Here is the list of 10 of his most memorable performances in Hindi cinema:

“Mera Gaon Mera Desh” (1971) – Considered to be one of his breakthrough roles, the film saw Khanna portray a negative role of a ruthless dacoit Jabbar Singh. One his dialogues from the movie — “Jabbar Singh ne sirf do hi baatein seekhi hai.

Ek mauke ka faayda uthana aur apne dushman ka naam aur nishaan mita dena” is still a favourite among his fans.

“Mere Apne” (1971) – In Gulzar’s first directorial venture, Khanna played the role of a gang leader, who often gets into fights with another gang leader, played by Shatrughan Sinha. But finds solace in the grandmother-like embrace of Meena Kumari’s character. Khanna stood out with his performance of a disillusioned young man in the movie.

“Achanak” (1973) – In the film, loosely based on the controversial real-life KM Nanavati murder case in 1958, Khanna played an army man who kills his wife for having an extramarital affair with his best friend.

“Imtihan” (1974) – Khanna portrayed the role of an idealist man, Pramod who leaves his rich father’s house and takes up the job as a history lecturer at a college. Things go awry for Pramod when the college chairman’s daughter and student, Rita falsely accuses him of sexual harassment.

“Hera Pheri” (1976) – Directed by Prakash Mehra, Khanna played best friends and partner-in-crime to Amitabh Bachchan in the film. The rock-solid relationship of the two is questioned when Bachchan’s character discovers Khanna’s father may be his father’s murderer.

“Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977) – Directed by Manmohan Desai, Khanna played the eldest son of Nirupama Roy’s character, who goes missing along with his two younger brothers, played by Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapooor. He is raised as a Hindu and grows up to become an honest police officer Amar Khanna.

“Parvarish” (1977) – The film is based on the theme that upbringing plays an important role in nurturing one’s character rather than blood relations. Khanna played the role of Kishen, the son of an honest policeman, who strays for a while only to find his way back home.
In this film, Khanna shared screen space with Bachchan, whose character, the son of a dacoit, is raised by Khanna’s father and grows up to be an honest cop.

“Qurbani” (1980) – In this film, Khanna, who starred alongside Feroz Khan, played the role of a thief. It was one of his major hits just before he left the film industry to join his spiritual guru Osho Rajneesh in the US. Incidentally, Feroz also died on April 27, 2009.

“Lekin…” (1991) – After being stereotyped in the roles of cops and goons, Khanna starred in an interesting role in Gulzar’s “Lekin”, a ghost story. Khanna played a government official who comes across a friendly spirit and plays an important role in fulfilling her purpose.

“Dabangg” (2010) He played a stubborn step-father to Salman Khan’s cop in the movie. The film’s most pivotal emotional moments revolve around their troubled relationship.

Federal government eliminates conditional permanent residence for spouses and partners

Ahmed Hussen

THE Government of Canada has removed the condition that applied to some sponsored spouses or partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to live with their sponsor for two years in order to keep their permanent resident status.

The government announced on Friday that this was to uphold its commitment to family reunification and to support gender equality.

This change applies to anyone who was subject to the requirement, as well as to new spouses and partners who are sponsored as permanent residents.

The government said that eliminating conditional permanent residence supports the its commitment to gender equality and to combat gender violence. The regulatory change addresses concerns that vulnerable sponsored spouses or partners may stay in abusive relationships because they are afraid of losing their permanent resident status even though an exception to the condition existed for those types of situations.

The government said it does not want any sponsored spouse or partner who is in an abusive situation to remain in it for fear of losing their status in Canada.

It said that the change also supports family reunification, which is a key immigration commitment. Removing the condition recognizes that the majority of marriages are genuine and most spousal sponsorship applications are made in good faith.

Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, said: “We’re doing away with a measure that could have made a bad situation worse by possibly making people feel they needed to stay in abusive situations just to keep their status in Canada. Removing conditional permanent residence is another example of the government’s commitment for family reunification and making it easier for immigrants to build successful lives in Canada.”

Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, said: “Our government is committed to advancing gender equality and to reducing gender-based violence. By eliminating conditional permanent residence, we can help ensure that people coming to Canada are kept safe from gender-based violence as they seek a chance at a better life.”

 

 

Liberals: NDP Leader Horgan says yes to deal that would cost 20,000 jobs

Bill Bennett

THE Liberals said on Friday that while making his first foray “North of 50” in this campaign, the NDP’s John Horgan said British Columbia should have signed a softwood deal that would have cost as many as one in three B.C. forest workers their job.

“John Horgan showed again he doesn’t have the temperament to be premier and won’t stand up for B.C. workers,” said Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett. “Premier Christy Clark looked at the deal and said no, she wouldn’t sign a bad deal just to get a deal. Horgan would have signed and that would have meant 20,000 forestry workers out of work across the province. The BC NDP clearly aren’t prepared to protect B.C. jobs.”

The Liberals said that last year, the United States Trade Representative tabled a softwood proposal that would have reduced Canada’s share of the American industry from 32 percent to 22 percent over four years. The governments of Canada and B.C. – along with the B.C. forest industry – all rejected this outrageously unfair proposal that would have seen massive mill closures and job losses right across British Columbia.

But when asked by a reporter about the U.S. proposal yesterday in Prince George, Horgan said: “All I know is that there’s two options for Christy Clark. Either she was asleep at the switch or she gambled and she lost. And I think in either case it’s a hashtag fail for that.”

“It’s clear what Horgan’s strategy would have been: fold and walk away from the table. Once again we see the true nature of John Horgan – reckless and irresponsible,” said Bennett.

“With the stroke of a pen, John Horgan and the BC NDP would have devastated communities from Surrey to Nanaimo to Prince George.”

The Liberals said that since the introduction of the BC Jobs Plan, British Columbia has added almost 10,000 more forestry workers – which leads the country in terms of growth by a wide margin.

“Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberal team are the only party with a plan to protect and grow the economy,” said Bennett. “Premier Clark won’t give up on forestry workers like Horgan has, she will continue fighting for a deal that makes sense for B.C. workers. Forestry workers can count on us to defend them.”

NDP: Christy Clark’s Liberals will revive HST in the near future

John Horgan

THE  NDP revealed on Friday that recently when Liberal MLA Doug Bing was asked how the BC Liberals would reform provincial taxes, he admitted the BC Liberals are planning a review of the tax system to justify bringing in the HST, predicting: “I would think in the near future it will be revived.” (Maple Ridge News)

NDP Leader John Horgan said: “Year after year, the BC Liberals have been taking money from hardworking British Columbians and handing it to their rich donors. Now we’ve learned that Christy Clark is planning to bring back the HST after the election. Enough is enough. British Columbians just can’t afford Christy Clark anymore.”

The NDP noted “For 16 years, the BC Liberals have promised to cut taxes before elections and then hiked taxes and hidden fees on regular British Columbians after elections. The average BC family now pays $1,000 more per year in Hydro, MSP, and ICBC than they did when Christy Clark’s Liberals were elected.
“If British Columbians hadn’t stood up to the BC Liberals and said no to the HST the first time, they would be paying another $800 a year right now with extra taxes on restaurant meals, school supplies, movie tickets, and much, much more.
“Christy Clark’s rich donors want the HST because it would shift billions in taxes from profitable corporations directly on to hardworking British Columbians.
“This election, there’s only one difference: Christy Clark let her plans slip before British Columbians vote.”

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