Apart from our perceptions in the social issues like health care, education system and affordable housing. And economical issues like job security, taxes and rising cost of living. The following are our policies I do see as a key to the future: the anti-war, anti- Star Wars missile defense system. However the hottest issue is Bill-36 and how it is important to scrap this Bill. This Bill not only criminalizes Maher Arar. But also criminalizes Juliet O’Neill. Maher Arar as an example from Muslim Community has experienced civil liberties violations since Sep11, 2001, and Juliet O’Neill is the example for the Canadian general public is experiencing civil liberties violations now. Who is next then?
The Arab and Muslim community is not only under estimated, under integrated and marginalized from the system. But also significantly under-represented in the House of Commons. My concern covers both micro and macro levels; (London and Canada), so my role in building the bridge between my community and Canadian Political System is not only crucial to our community and our city but also crucial to Canada. Less than one million of the Canadian Arabs and Canadian Muslims could walk through this bridge to the house of commons where they should truly help -as just an example- to SCRAP BILL-36. It is not easy course of action but it is survival.
Ma'in (pronounced "ma-in") Sinan, was born and raised in Jordan by Palestinian parents. He went to school in Amman-Jordan. He studied at Ain Shams University, in Cairo Egypt receiving a Bachelor of Science, in Automotive Mechanical Engineering, (graduated with distinction in Project design and management). This was evaluated by the University of Toronto as equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Ma'in worked: 1) Instructor at Al-Khawarizmi College, Jordan 2) Automotive Engineer at Horizons Engineering and Mechanical Company, Jordan. 3) Owner of Sinan Automobile Engineering Est., Jordan. 4) Technical and Operations Manager at General Automobile Trading Co. Jordan. 5) Owner of Sinan Consulting, Canada.
Ma'in came to Canada with his wife Inas and their children in May 1998 and moved to London in 1999. Here he is a member of: 1) London Fanshawe NDP Association (an executive). 2) Canadian Friends of Sabeel, London - an international, ecumenical grassroots liberation movement. 3) LETS (London Local Economic Trading System). 4) Canadian Palestinian Association in London. 5) Canadian Arab Association of London. 6) The Islamic Centre of Southwestern Ontario on Pond Mills.
Ma’in also did a lot of volunteer work in Jordan: 1) As a member of the Jordanian Engineering Association to reduce unemployment rates of engineers. 2) He participated in a task force of local and international experts charged with the responsibility of updating training programs, establishing competency tests and developing a licensing system on a nation-wide basis. 3) Facilitated development of mechanic training programs at a national level. 4) Created practical components of a vocation-training program by opening repair and maintenance shops to the public and arranging co-operative placements for students. 5) Simplified theoretical curricula to more effectively match students’ learning capabilities and taught courses in machine theory, automobile sub-systems, thermodynamics, etc.
Ma’in’s green accomplishment in Jordan: 1) Created and then supplied the market for vehicle pollution testing devices by building the first five gas analyzer service support program available in Jordan. 2) Directed computer specialists to link five gas analyzer results to manufacturing specification databases, resulting in savings of 30% on imported products. 3) Managed all logistics required to successfully promote and hold two major expositions, Computer Expo, 93 and Motor Show, 94. 4) Developed an extensive knowledge of customer’s needs and utilized this information to design, update and supply the equipment and tools required for a national mechanic training program. 5) Established and published a fifty page monthly trade magazine, Technology and Automobiles, in order not only to obtain market intelligence but also to develop and implement a number of strategies for creating new markets. 6) Arranged for specialized training with Hartridge in the United Kingdom to ensure effective application of new market concept - i.e., restoration of diesel injector nozzles at 90% efficiency vs. complete replacement. 7) Researched and developed a strategy for adding enhanced performance and cost reduction value to the Jordanian diesel fuel system market.
His 7 children are fantastic. When his oldest son (Yazan -15 years old) graduated from the elementary school and when he received “The Principal’s Award for Student Leadership”, the principle said "This Princess Anne student is dynamic, supportive and is committed to excellence be in academics or in co-curricular activities. He is involved in many leadership activities such as the yearbook and web design. He readily shares his computer expertise and helps with the supervision of young students. In addition, this person is a member of the Princess Anne Orchestra, guitar club and is a member of the student council, "The Pride". His classmates speak highly of him; they see him as a leader, someone who respects them and thus receives respect in return.
If I could have a crystal ball, I would say that this person would be one who could be a teacher and a principal. He leads from the heart, has passion, and has all that we want in our future leaders. Please join me in congratulating Yazan Sinan, recipient of the Principal's Leadership award for 2003".
He passionately wants the best for them. His family has much to contribute and in using Tommy Douglas' words, "It is not too late to build a better world". Ma’in couldn't agree more, so Ma’in as a lifetime socialist always knew that something more has to be done, to make his contribution he Builds the new Science of Social Economy
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Ma’in believes that his best accomplishment is his Economical Political Working Model; the real hope for peace that he can offer are not only his views on the needed changes for the world economy. But it is also about inner peace, balance and harmony in the home, in the family, in the community, and in the world. This is how we can derive a healthy planet and healthy relationships between all life forms. The result will be world peace. Isn’t that the real wealth?
It comes as no surprise that Ma’in has very strong views on world events, especially pertaining to the Arab world. What does come, as a surprise, is his solution. Ma’in believes deeply that there is only a one state solution for not only Israel and Palestine but also perhaps Jordan. “The Canadian provincial model would work very well in this region” This would allow a state or province of Israel, Palestine, and Jordan to function independently in matters of education, health, and perhaps resources, while major functions of security and foreign affairs would be a federally controlled issue. Even citizenship would be as one nation. This would be an economic benefit to the whole area.
His commitment to democracy is without question. However the transition to democracy would take time and expertise. Ma’in feels that Canada could play a major role whereas the U.S. would likely find it difficult at this point to gain the trust of the Arab nation.
Ma’in says, “It is time for new views on International matters, views that are non-confrontational and practical. It is time for Canada to lead in a way that only Canada is able to.”
My first encounter with Ma’in was as a fellow member on the London Chapter of Sabeel committee. He presented himself as a determined and highly committed community member. His altruistic nature made him a perfect candidate for our committee and he was bringing his highly technological skills with him as well. He has the ability to assess a situation and to determine the most effective route to take in finding a solution. Ma’in is a man of faith and integrity. Catherine McLean. Email: cmmclean46@yahoo.com
Sure Ma'in; "Working on a committee with Ma'in had been a very rewarding experience. His practical, yet well thought-out ideas are always a positive contribution. He is able to analyze logical solutions to everyday problems or highly complex technical issues. His passion for social issues comes through at every meeting. He is a man I have grown to respect. David A. Janzen. Email: djanzen1@attglobal.net
Hello Ma'in, just a note to say thank you for sharing your ideas and wanted to let you know that I agree with what you are saying and thank you for having the courage to speak from the heart. I have lately been discussing the same ideas with some of my friends about what is real wealth for us and our planet and how we need to look at our old energy dogmas and beliefs and change them instead of allowing ourselves to be manipulated by the forces of greed. All the best for 2004. Diahann Calhoun, Pathways To Healing. Email: diahanncanada@yahoo.ca
Ma'in is known to me for about four years. He is an engineer who is full of enterprising zeal. He seems to have done well in his native country, but in Canada most of his dreams have remained in the conceptual phase waiting for the opportune time for fruition. He is a loving family man- I see his children and wife always rallying around him and supportive of him in whatever endeavour Ma'in is involved. Meer Sahib. Email: msahib@rogers.com
I met Ma`in Sinan about four years ago, in a community gathering, after a period of time I discover that Ma’in is very helpful, friendly, honest, full of courage, a man of principles and disciplinary. Samir Ishaq. Email: jafa@telemouse.com
Hi Ma'in. Your article was very interesting. It would be really great to see you get into politics and help the socialist side of government. Your ideas are quite good especially that of including the LETS. I wish you much luck and hope that you are able to make a difference and create greater peace. Wolfgang Vincenti, Community Development Facilitator, London Community Resource Centre Branch Office, 652 Elizabeth St.,
London, Ontario, N5Y 6L3 Tel: 435-0345 / Fax: 432-6299 Email: lcrc@linkd.net
I have known Ma’in for just over 2 yrs. I began my relationship with Ma’in and his wife Inas through business. Our friendship has developed over the years and I know Ma’in to be a man of integrity, honor and intelligence. Ma’in has an unstoppable drive to realize his vision for world peace. Ma’in’s many achievements and education levels are impressive and go hand in hand with his vision. Ma’in is supported totally by his wife Inas and 6 (almost 7) children. Ma’in is a very proud husband, father, and member of the community. Susan Squires, Executive Enrolment Representative, USC Education Savings Plans Inc. squires@resp4kids.com
I have known Ms. Inas Zayed for close to three years. In that time, I have found Inas to be a warm, caring individual. I have seen the interaction between herself and her children and it appears to be a loving, respectful relationship. Inas has always spoken highly of her husband and holds him in high regard. It is evident that she is very proud of him and his accomplishments. Based on what Inas has told me, Mr. Sinan sounds like a man of integrity, not willing to accept things at face value without first investigating what it best for his family. I find Inas to be a wonderfully caring and thoughtful woman. I certainly wish her and her family all of the best in their future endeavours; personally and professionally.
Angela L. Armstrong. 124 Byron Avenue. Dorchester, Ontario. N0L 1G3 (519) 268-8948
I met Ma’in Sinan some months ago when I joined Canadian Friends of Sabeel, London - an international, ecumenical grassroots liberation movement. His passion for social justice is always evident, and in his work with the committee he has shown insight and the ability to work through problems to a solution. His economic theory indicates that he has spent a great deal of time considering economic disparities and searching for solutions and I expect that he will be an enthusiastic and helpful member of the NDP. Beth Guthrie
The first time I met Ma'in he brought the older children and picked up Inas at the Centre where I was doing leader training for a "Mommy and Me"program. I was very impressed with how well Inas picked up on cues from other mothers and still managed to learn the material and discuss how she could alter the program with mothers who did not speak English very well. Inas impressed me as a very good candidate to lead her own group. She was an eager learner and took work home to study, learning many new songs, verses and stories to help the children develop language skills as well as helping the moms to feel comfortable in their new home country. Inas also taught me many new skills, which I will explain a little further on in my story. Eventually Inas went on to form her own group for moms with wee ones. I hope she goes on and develops these skills, as she is a sweet and devoted mother who has many parenting skills to share. The next time I saw Ma'in was when I drove him and the older children to pick up eyeglasses. What a delightful time we had. Watching the rapport between Ma'in and his children was delightful to me. I must admit he broke any stereotype I had of distant daddies from other countries. Ma'in could teach a Daddy and Me group! The close relationship he has with each his
children is a lesson in true family values. This family not only understands but also exemplifies strong, connected and caring family like few others I have known. Ma'in and Inas have raised courteous, curious and bright children. Each is
different and like all siblings they tease each other, but they play together, work together and demonstrate skills and caring well beyond their years. The sparkle in their eyes tells that they know they are loved and
that they love life. It is a joy to meet them when on an outing in London. I once brought some grape leaves to Inas because she makes stuffed grape leaves that taste like a little piece of heaven. I knew money was tight
there and I thought it was a little thing to, do to pick leaves from the vines in my backyard, to help out. To thank me Inas wanted to give me some of the stuffed leaves so I said sure. When I went back there was a huge serving bowl filled to overflowing as a gift for my family. The three of us feasted and thankfully pondered how such gracious people had come to be in our lives. I know their trip to Canada was difficult and there have been hard times, but through it all everyone in this family has maintained a sense of humor and hope that inspires me when times in my life don't go as planned.
I cannot say enough about how good and honest this entire family is. My life is blessed and I believe London is a much finer place for them being here. I sincerely hope that Ma'in can share his many gifts - his creativity, his
energy, his persistence, his keen ability to grasp the issues we are facing as Canada and London change and evolve into a multicultural mosaic and most importantly his ability to stay focused and solution oriented. Ma'in you have my vote! Now go out there and get the rest!!
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