Liberals form majority government A month before the elections, there was no clue whether or not the PQ government would win a majority government that Pauline Marois had hoped for. At the beginning, the PQ was ahead in the polls which gave pro-federalists something to worrry about. But things started changing quickly when Dr. Philippe Couillard started on a consistent campaign by focusing on the economy and warning people about the referendum if the PQ wins. The polls consistently predicted a Liberal majority win and they were right. The following are the resullts of the April 7, 2014 election The Liberals took 70 seats in the 125 seat National Assembly, the Parti Québécois 30, the Coalition Avenir Québec 22 and Québec Solidaire three. The Liberals entered this election campaign as the official opposition, but battled back from a public backlash and integrity questions See Page 4 Liberals win majority Quebec Liberal leader Philippe Couillard and his wife Suzanne Pilote take the stage after winning the provincial election Do you know this Monday April 7, 2014 (CTV News photo) boy? Please let him call number below. Noy calls for humility, sacrifice MANILA, APRIL 21, 2014 (PHILSTAR) By Delon Porcalla - President Aquino yesterday called on the public to be humble and sacrifice for the greater good as he wished everyone a peaceful and significant observance of Holy Week. “Let us not forget that practicing humility, concern for others and rightful acts should not only be done during the Holy Week. Reflections and prayers prepare us for a lifetime of emulating the life of Jesus Christ,” Aquino said in Filipino. Job Ryan Baland Romero He said “Jesus laid down his Please call Maria who found your card - 514-578-7620 See Page 4 President Aquino www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star April 2014 Prof. Irwin Cotler MP receives inaugural Romeo Dallaire Human Rights Leadership Award from Concordia University's Montreal Spring - a time for change to be Institute on Genocide Studies (MIGS) more positive and optimistic During normal times, it seems that can even make us happier. I think it easy to be positive but when many is worth a try to change bad behavior things go wrong, it is almost impossible simply by finding the good in each one. to do so. It is one of the things easier Hopefully, this new way of thinking may said than done. Many psychologists encourage others to do the same. advocate having a positive attitude even Political problems may no longer exist about bad experiences. Not only do that usually split up groups and create they build one’s character but they also hostilities among former associates and teach lessons that could not be learned friends. In spite of the existence of many in any other way. associations, we may find a way to Recently, I have listened to a channel all their energies and efforts speaker from a meditation center that towards a project that will attract them to reinforced my personal philosophy do. Perhaps, doing a spring cleaning in about being positive and optimistic. He the community parks and streets may said that everyone has many thoughts appeal to everyone. which can be classified into four types: After hearing common remarks positive, negative, practical and about people’s negativity for so long, we wasteful. Negative thoughts produce now need to focus on their positive side. anxiety, sadness, anger, frustrations, and It is about time we recognize that most many other unpleasant feelings. people are good by nature although Practical thoughts are those that we sometimes we may find an odd person Professor Irwin Cotler (left) receiving the award from Professor Frank Chalk, MIGS Director who is not. We need not go far in finding need to do, but if we always think of On April 23, the National Day prosecution (the Desire Munyaneza them to the exclusion of other things, an example of how good people can be. The historical magnitude of the of Remembrance & Action on Mass case) under Canada’s War Crimes and they become wasteful thoughts. These Atrocities, Concordia University’s Crimes Against Humanity Act – which two types of thoughts were not damages caused by the typhoon Haiyan Montreal Institute on Genocide Studies he had spearheaded through elaborated upon as much as positive mobilized thousands of our fellow (MIGS) marked the 20th anniversary of Parliament as an MP – for war crimes, thoughts - what they are and how they citizens to help out in every way they the Rwandan genocide. crimes against humanity and genocide can make you feel happy and satisfied.. could. They did all kinds of activities to Although I have already been raise funds like holding a talent concert, The Honorable Irwin Cotler, in Rwanda. exposed to the idea of positive doing zumba, and cultural shows to help MP and former Minister of Justice and The award was presented to psychology that I learned from another their fellow citizens who are victims of Attorney General of Canada, Emeritus Cotler by MIGS Director, Concordia course before, I cannot claim that I have the typhoon. They proved that they all Professor of Law at McGill University, Prof. Frank Chalk, who lauded Cotler always succeeded in shutting out have that innate goodness which was honoured with the inaugural as a human rights hero. negative thoughts like being angry when naturally emerges from within when the Roméo Dallaire Award for Human Howard Liebman someone has offended me. I thought it need comes to make use of it. Rights Leadership. Chief of staff / Chef de cabinet is just normal human behavior to get We are quite proud to say that Cotler gave the keynote Hon. Irwin Cotler, P.C., O.C. / c.p., o.c. upset when other people treat us Filipinos are known world wide as ideal address on Lessons of the Rwandan Member of Parliament for Mount Royal unfairly. For a minute, I thought it would workers and they are welcome to work Genocide For Our Time, includiCotler / Député de Mont-Royal be difficult to behave as if nothing anywhere and everywhere in any field. noted that when asked at the time why happened if someone is rude and Many employers want to hire them he was leaving his law professorship at 316 - 4770, avenue Kent critical. But as I listened closely to the because they are hardworking, honest, McGill and his human rights work to Montréal (Québec) explanation, I began to realize that reliable and loyal. Moreover, our fellow run for Parliament, he said, one word: citizens have always been volunteers in maybe, this new idea if practiced in our “Rwanda; If such atrocities were ever Canada H3W 1H2 many organizations, both young and daily life may empower us to be aware of to break out again, I wanted to be there Téléphone / Telephone: +1 (514) 283- old. Youth volunteers are found in sports more important things in life. If we to combat it and bring the perpetrators 0171 remain calm and in control, we will have clubs, university student unions and other extra-curricular activities while to justice.” Télécopieur / Telecopier: +1 (514) 283- peace and harmony within ourself. The As it happened, Cotler became 2407 speaker cited the disadvantage of being retired people work for soup kitchens, homes for the aged and hospitals. There the founding chair of the Save Darfur upset when people make you angry Parliamentary Coalition when mass Courriel / Email : because it is like giving others the power seems to be no generation gap as far as atrocities broke out in Darfur and as [email protected] over you. There is a better alternative to volunteerism is concerned. What Minister of Justice & Attorney General this reaction - stay focused on finding motivates people is love of service to of Canada, presided over the Site web / Website : irwincotler.ca something good which will make you others. This Spring is probably the right deportation of Leon Mugesera to Twitter: @IrwinCotler feel calm and stable. @HowardLiebman On the other hand, I realize that time to start being positive and we may Rwanda for his incitement to genocide. finding something good in each of our find this to be a way of life that is both He also initiated the first fellow citizens may sound unrealistic and good for our health, mentally and impractical. It is perhaps easier to keep physically. Thank you for continuing to watch our old ways, but then if we do, we will never find out that there is a better way Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi MABUHAY MONTREAL TV on Videotron Channel 16/616 HD and Bell Fibe 216/1216 HD every Friday at 7 PM 5320-A Queen Mary Road Tel.: 514-485-7861 Roman Gordy, B.A., B.C.L. Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T7 E-Mail: [email protected] Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. AVOCAT ATTORNEY AT LAW Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Immigration W.G. 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