The former Liberal MP booted from caucus for nepotism says she can try to “fly high” like an eagle, says Blacklock’s Reporter..And MP Yasmin Ratansi (Don Valley East, Ont.) said she got into trouble because of her “Islamic ethos” and vowed she would not bow to “slander” and hurtful comments..“A further lesson provided is that of the eagle and raven,” Ratansi told the Commons..“The raven is the only bird that dares to peck at the eagle’s neck. However, the eagle does not react..“It does not fight back. It does not spend time and energy with the raven. Instead, it opens up its wings and begins to fly higher in the sky..“The higher the flight, the harder it is for the raven to breathe, and the raven eventually falls to the ground due to lack of oxygen. We as parliamentarians face many ravens, internal and external. As we try to do our jobs to better the lives of our constituents and Canadians, let us be like eagles and fly high.”.“Avoid the temptation of the slanderous ravens. Stop wasting time with the ravens. Just take them to our height and they will fade away. I have personally taken this advice very seriously.”.The Ethics Commissioner on June 15 cited Ratansi for breach of the Conflict Of Interest Code For Members and a Commons bylaw in putting her sister on the payroll for some eight years. Ratansi in reply said she broke no rules since her sister, Zeenat Khatri, was technically adopted..“Anyone who has interacted with Muslims knows that one is referred to as a sister or a brother as part of Islamic ethos,” Ratansi said Tuesday..“I would never give these Islamic principles up no matter the misinformation, the slander and the media circus.”.Ratansi fired her sister following the disclosure last November 2 but paid her severance totaling $9,391. The Commons Board of Internal Economy last March 8 ordered Ratansi to repay the money..“The past many months have, to say the least, been difficult for me and my family,” said Ratansi..“They have indeed been a struggle, and I am grateful to family, friends, colleagues and individual Canadians who have supported me through this ordeal.”.Ratansi served five terms in Parliament. She was ejected from the Liberal caucus last November 10..“The vast majority of all MPs follow those rules,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters at the time..“They are extremely honourable people who should be recognized for their sacrifices and dedication to their communities. It is disappointing when events like this crop up which tarnish the reputation of all 338 MPs.”.Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.,dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/nobby7694
The former Liberal MP booted from caucus for nepotism says she can try to “fly high” like an eagle, says Blacklock’s Reporter..And MP Yasmin Ratansi (Don Valley East, Ont.) said she got into trouble because of her “Islamic ethos” and vowed she would not bow to “slander” and hurtful comments..“A further lesson provided is that of the eagle and raven,” Ratansi told the Commons..“The raven is the only bird that dares to peck at the eagle’s neck. However, the eagle does not react..“It does not fight back. It does not spend time and energy with the raven. Instead, it opens up its wings and begins to fly higher in the sky..“The higher the flight, the harder it is for the raven to breathe, and the raven eventually falls to the ground due to lack of oxygen. We as parliamentarians face many ravens, internal and external. As we try to do our jobs to better the lives of our constituents and Canadians, let us be like eagles and fly high.”.“Avoid the temptation of the slanderous ravens. Stop wasting time with the ravens. Just take them to our height and they will fade away. I have personally taken this advice very seriously.”.The Ethics Commissioner on June 15 cited Ratansi for breach of the Conflict Of Interest Code For Members and a Commons bylaw in putting her sister on the payroll for some eight years. Ratansi in reply said she broke no rules since her sister, Zeenat Khatri, was technically adopted..“Anyone who has interacted with Muslims knows that one is referred to as a sister or a brother as part of Islamic ethos,” Ratansi said Tuesday..“I would never give these Islamic principles up no matter the misinformation, the slander and the media circus.”.Ratansi fired her sister following the disclosure last November 2 but paid her severance totaling $9,391. The Commons Board of Internal Economy last March 8 ordered Ratansi to repay the money..“The past many months have, to say the least, been difficult for me and my family,” said Ratansi..“They have indeed been a struggle, and I am grateful to family, friends, colleagues and individual Canadians who have supported me through this ordeal.”.Ratansi served five terms in Parliament. She was ejected from the Liberal caucus last November 10..“The vast majority of all MPs follow those rules,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters at the time..“They are extremely honourable people who should be recognized for their sacrifices and dedication to their communities. It is disappointing when events like this crop up which tarnish the reputation of all 338 MPs.”.Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.,dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/nobby7694
