May 20, 2004

MQM Canada meets with Official Opposition

House Leader Hon. John Reynolds

MQM Canada hold a detailed meeting with Official Opposition House Leader Hon. John Reynolds to discuss community issues particularly the

ones faced by Canadians of Pakistani Origin.  MQM Canada's Care Taker Dr. Syed Ali, Central Organizer Aamir Waheed and Coordinator of MQM Canada Political Action Committee Mr. Farhan Hashmi along with the National Co-Chair of CPC's Bridge Building Mr. Zubair Chawdhary were also present during the meeting. Hon. John Reynolds listened to all the issues raised and agreed with MQM Canada's concerns with respect to each.  He also gave his party (CPC's) stand on the issues in the backdrop of upcoming Federal Elections.  MQM Canada stressed the need for greater community participation in the political process but at the same time need for political parties to reach out to communities in a bid to making their issues part of their election agenda.  Hon. John Reynolds reiterated that his party will do everything to resolve the issues in its capacity.