Anti-dhimmitude from an unlikely place. Let's hope other Western nations swiftly follow suit. From AP, with thanks to Shinolite:
TORONTO - Canada said Wednesday it was suspending assistance to the Palestinian Authority because the new Hamas-led government refuses to renounce violence and recognize Israel. Hamas responded that Ottawa's decision was hasty and unfair.It was the first government besides Israel to cut off financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority since Hamas won the legislative elections in January, and other nations were expected to follow suit.
Hamas formally took power Wednesday, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas swearing in its 24-member Cabinet.
Hamas and new Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh insist they won't soften the militant group's violent ideology or formally recognize its longtime nemesis.
Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay said in a statement that Canada had no choice but to suspend assistance and decline any contact with the new Hamas Cabinet.
"The stated platform of this government has not addressed the concerns raised by Canada and others concerning nonviolence, the recognition of Israel, and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations, including the roadmap for peace," MacKay said. "As a result, Canada will have no contact with the members of the Hamas Cabinet and is suspending assistance to the Palestinian Authority."...
But some money will still flow:
Ottawa has said, however, the Palestinian people should not be penalized over the actions of the group and currently provides $22 million in annual humanitarian aid through various United Nations and non-governmental agencies...."Working with our partners and through the United Nations, its agencies and other organizations, Canada will continue to support and respond to the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people," Verner said. "Canada will also continue to work with the voices of moderation within Palestinian society."
Not such an unlikely place. Don't forget we had a change of government, going from the Euro-style Liberals to the more American-oriented Conservatives.
Kudos to the Harper government for having the stones to stand up for freedom and for refusing to fund a genocidal jihadi terror regime.
On the other hand, it's too bad the government is going to give "humanitarian" aid money to be passed out by anti-Israel, terror enabling outfits like the UN.
But I'm sure that, it being for humanitarian purposes and all, none of the money will fall into the hands of terrorists.
/obvious and extremely bitter sarcasm
Cdn have over the years have this feel good thing about the UN! although it is a great step forward for the govenment not to recognize hammas, but we shouls still demand no money going the UN! the UN is corrupt, with the scandal of oil for moeny with saddam, and the UN pathetic negligence of the deaths in Dafur, and other parts of AFrica. this is one Cdn who is not fooled by the likes of Koffi and his cohorts!
Something is wrong with this picture.
Who would elect a terrorist to lead them? I think bloodthirsty terrorists of course!! So, none of them should be rewarded with a single dime!!
this is one Cdn who is not fooled by the likes of Koffi and his cohorts!
Posted by: Lulu at March 29, 2006 07:06 PM
Do you mean most of your countrymen actually support the corrupt, decrepit, rotten-to-the-core United Nothing?! The UN has proven that it is an impotent failure, with no irenic ambitions unless the United States decides to defend itself. It has become a profligate, bloated, corrupt, mega-bureaucracy consisting of hundreds of mini-bureaucracies, staffed by anti-American socialists and Marxists whose primary agendas consist of designing "treaties" to rob America of its sovereignty and redistribute our wealth.
The world would be a much safer, freer place if this malevolent edifice imploded and its corrupt bureaucrats, diplomats, and superfluous staff were permanently terminated. It reminds me of the Blob--it absorbs everything in its path for nourishment and ergo, it grows.
Those hearty Canucks better put the Mounties on alert, cuz suspension of jizya payment is a serious crime against our Koranic God, and they gonna be some seriously upset Islamists in Montreal tonight, blood.
Whatever in the hell an Islamist is.
Sounds like maybe they supposed to be highjackers of a great and peaceful religion. But, if that's what they mean by Islamist, why do they capitalize this inexplicabale new word? Out of respect and fear, perhaps?
Tim Russert and Bill O'Reilly, back down on your knees where you belong, or we'll bring some of our burkha-clad bithces into the studio here and then they'll be a serious boot kicking put down on your self-important asses!