Justin Trudeau’s holiday on Aga Khan’s island comes under investigation

the guardian ^ | Monday 16 January 2017 13.14 EST

[BenLurkin]

Trudeau may have violated the federal ethics code during his holiday with the Aga Khan, the philanthropist and hereditary spiritual leader to the world’s Ismaili Muslims who Trudeau says is a family friend. It is the first time the ethics commissioner has opted to investigate the actions of a sitting prime minister.

In a letter to opposition Conservative politician Blaine Calkins, who was among those who filed formal complaints, Dawson said she was looking into Trudeau’s stay at the island and his use of the Aga Khan’s private helicopter to get there.

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The Conflict of Interest Act and Trudeau’s own ethics guidelines both bar the use of sponsored travel in private aircraft, allowing it only for exceptional circumstances. The guidelines also prohibit a minister or any member of their family from accepting gifts or “advantages” that could reasonably be seen as influencing government decisions. The only exception is if the person providing the gift is a friend. [????]

Trudeau has repeatedly called the Aga Khan a longtime family friend.

[Ann Archy]

He;s a LIBERAL DEMOCRAT....HELLO!!!! of Course he violated Rules, and Nothing will happen to him!

[Buttons12]

I’m no fan of Trudeau but if this is only about using Prince Karim’s helicopter to get to his digs, it would seem someone’s got it in for Trudeau. It really isn’t peculiar that a host would provide transportation when he invites you over.

[JudyinCanada]

Pretty Boy Justin is above the law! We should just be so thankful that he wants to be our great leader. Maybe he’ll usher in a Trump soon.

[Liz]

Texas has the first Sharia Court, triumphal mosque, and Asian Immersion School in the US. How'd that happen?

Circa 2003: then-Gov Rick Perry advances Muslim teachings; builds mosque; sets up Texas Sharia Court

Then-Gov Rick Perry signs agreement with the Aga Khan--Muslim leader.

PERRY: “It is a great honor to be in the presence of the Imam of 16 million Muslims around the world, a global humanitarian leader, a man of peace with a pluralistic vision for people around the world, His Highness, the Aga Khan, the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.

PERRY: Your Highness, on behalf of 23 million Texans, and over 600,000 thousand Muslims living in Texas, I extend our heartfelt appreciation for your 50 years of great international leadership."

PERRY: "We are delighted to welcome you to the Lone Star State and participate in the celebration of your Golden Jubilee. I am also grateful to the many federal, state and local leaders in attendance tonight. By their presence, these special guests convey the profound respect that exists in the Western World for His Highness’ work and leadership.”

In April 2004, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and Univ of Texas-Austin finalized a grant proposal that created the partnership that became known as the Muslim Histories and Cultures Program (MHC).

MHC recruited and directly trained 80 teachers affecting approximately 15,150 students of World History and World Geography in ten key Texas districts in 2005 and 2006.

The purpose is two-fold 1) to fulfill Governor Rick Perry’s desire to better educate Texas teachers on Muslim topics and 2) to train teachers to use a cultural lens approach to understanding other cultures.

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE STATEMENT : Governor Perry was instrumental in getting this program off the ground (and was helpful in getting a triumphal mosque built in Texas, and placing Sharia Law in the Texas justice system). ####

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ISLAMIC SHARIA COURT in TEXAS
888 S. Greenville Ave, Suite 188,
RICHARDSON, TEXAS

SOURCE 2ndcoa.courts.state.tx.us/opinions/ ^ May 8, 2003 judicial opinion 322ND DISTRICT COURT OF TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS

IT IS AN ACTIVE COURT--EXCERPT On September 25, 2002, all five parties to the divorce signed an “Arbitration Agreement.” This document recites, in full, that the parties: after consultation with their respective attorneys, agree to submit all claims and disputes among them to arbitration by the TEXAS ISLAMIC COURT (entire opinion at link) (FR Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2011).

[wjcsux]

Canada is finding out what we endured for eight years.

[Peter ODonnell]

Yes we Khan!

[littleharbour]

A “private family vacation”? BS. He had the President of the Liberal Party with him. And the Aga Khan received $55 million in grants from the government and another $30 million to build an office here. This is pay to play - a super-luxury vacation to say thanks for the millions.

[vpintheak]

Smarmy leftist jack wagon!

[albertabound]

“The prime minister’s office said: “As the prime minister said last week, we are happy to engage with the commissioner and answer any questions she may have.”

in a pigs ass...he is still operating out of the DNC handbook and failed to get the message of Nov.8th 2016...an entitled flash in the pan whose best days are already behind him...

[xp38]

It’s against some ethics rules. This is the first time any PM has ever been investigated for this sort of breach. For each violation the fine is $500 so it’s a mere pittance but it reveals some corruption and arrogance on the libs part.

[Jimmy Valentine]

How in heck did our good old Canadian cousins ever elect this lefty chump.?