Two Canadas: My story of generosity and systemic racism | Honourable Ahmed Hussen | TEDxToronto

Hon. Ahmed Hussen entered Canada a child refugee, and today is Minister of Immigration and Refugees. He shares his experience of Canada: a country of immense generosity, but also one that struggles with systemic racism, and paints a bold picture of how a country can become truly great. Ahmed Hussen is Canada’s Immigration Minister and Member of Parliament for the riding of York South-Weston. A lawyer and social activist, he has a proven track record of leadership and community empowerment. Born and raised in Somalia, Ahmed immigrated to Canada in 1993; In 2002, he co-founded the Regent Park Community Council, which helped secure a $500 million revitalization project for the area, and he has been widely recognized for his significant contributions to the city of Toronto. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @pasqualinamichelaconsiglio9391
    @pasqualinamichelaconsiglio93913 жыл бұрын

    "I have lawyer friends moving into Regent Park."

  • @jasminmohammed5103
    @jasminmohammed51034 жыл бұрын

    Its the same hier in the Nederlands, you are given much in one hand yet you will be humiliated and put down at the same time its hard to deal with specially when you are young. Thank you Ahmed

  • @taylerthompson7559
    @taylerthompson75596 жыл бұрын

    Don't read the comments ! Turn back now

  • @MissUnderstoodasAlways
    @MissUnderstoodasAlways3 жыл бұрын

    Sir thank you for sharing in such a brilliant way. The sad thing is people who lack intelligence really cannot understand things beyond an elementary level. They only sound smart to like minded people. you’re brilliant💯💕

  • @tsigewynitesfay7855
    @tsigewynitesfay78553 жыл бұрын

    Thank you many people expressing life god bless you

  • @user-kp3fh8qx7w
    @user-kp3fh8qx7w5 жыл бұрын

    السلام عليكم اخي احمد انا من سورية ولا امللك بيت وانا متزوج ولدي طفلتين وهم الان عند امي في بيت العائلة واود السفر الى كندا كي اعمل كي اشتري منزل لي في سوريا انا الان في تركيا وان كانت تحب ان تسعدني من بعد ربي فا اجارك على الله وللك جزيل الشكر ان سعدني وان لم تسعدني. شكر كند

  • @jt-zf9kj
    @jt-zf9kj2 жыл бұрын

    he was tasked with the job of making housing affordable to canadians irrespective of their backgrounds. He also had immigration portfolio. While being a minister he purchased an investment property. Was he buying a property that was going to lose in value. Certainly not. Obviously property price skyrocked. he should do another show and explain the ethics and rationale behind the transaction. His job performace? Canada is mired in a housing crisis. it is certainly not a product of any discrimination by anyone. It seems there is no mechanism to hold anyone in public life accountable for engaging conflict of interest activities. If this were to happen in some other countries, he would have gone long ago. Housing crisis affects every one and it affects minorities as well. Poor, middle class canadians irrespective of their backgrounds, are on the brink of low quality life and poverty.

  • @mosqueearrahmanacie-sherbr8374
    @mosqueearrahmanacie-sherbr8374 Жыл бұрын

    (يرفع الله الذين آمنوا منكم والذين أوتوا العلم درجات) صدق الله العظيم

  • @butterflychellebelle9198
    @butterflychellebelle91984 жыл бұрын

    It is (though it should not be) surprising to me the commonality that people of color have in societies that boast diversity but are predominantly caucasian. The anecdotes of this chap, and the stories shared with me by some Afro-Brits I've recently met,as well as those I've heard from an Aboriginal mate from Australia that I correspond with are astoundingly similar to my own experience in the U.S. Likewise, am I bewildered by the clap back of whites in all these areas, in their assumed superiority, cry out "What privilege?". The fact that you presume superiority dictates in and of itself absolute privilege. I find the indignation rather amusing. How dare we expect equality in these societies that claim to be so democratic.

  • @Bzzzinga
    @Bzzzinga6 жыл бұрын

    As an immigrant living in Canada (immigrated from Kenya in 2009), I find this talk insulting to the generosity of Canadians. This country has given me opportunities beyond my wildest dreams! I experienced worse discrimination from people I share same skin color back in my home country. I’m not saying there’s no racism in Canada, but it’s nowhere near the discrimination perpetuated through tribalism in most African countries!

  • @rcana5803
    @rcana5803

    Ahmed Hussen got moved from important housing ministerial job to an unimportant ministerial position job. Why was he moved? Is it a demotion? He made a blunder by becoming a landlord while being a housing minister and also did some other legal but questionable practices. Otherwise he is a good man and hope he does well his in new position.

  • @luke8838
    @luke88383 жыл бұрын

    Hard to understand the Conservative KZread community that dislikes this video. This story is what Canada is all about.

  • @richard_the_lion_farted
    @richard_the_lion_farted6 жыл бұрын

    Try writing this guy about matters of other refugees. I'll just bid you good luck now in even getting a response.

  • @rachelforbes4424
    @rachelforbes44244 жыл бұрын

    Canada is great because we want to do better!

  • @grigoryzinoviev244
    @grigoryzinoviev2445 жыл бұрын

    His solution has not been to get rid of racism, it has been to try to become the majority through border neglect.

  • @Top_one_status_333
    @Top_one_status_333

    💙Mashallah💙 my brother you are brilliant brother❤️

  • @haibeabdi5350
    @haibeabdi53505 жыл бұрын

    The man is speaking honest only stating facts thankful but expressing the embarrassments experienced. Take it like it is, not only are you folks doing all the dirt in your nations behind close doors, you have also made us second class in our own nations for multiple hundred years. Do not even respond one more drunk comment like the judgementals that passed. Great speech ahmed Hussenow

  • @HiddenInPlainSight386
    @HiddenInPlainSight3865 жыл бұрын

    "Honorable" Minister of Immigration, that statement alone is worth a Million in prizes!

  • @patrykcetnarski8068
    @patrykcetnarski80686 жыл бұрын

    Let me tell you a story about privilege. Inverse privilege to be specific. I am a 24 years old Polish citizen trying to immigrate to Canada as part of the Express entry program. I speak 5 languages including English (CLB 11) and French (CLB 10), I have a Master's Degree in Translation and a year of skilled work experience. I could definitely make it to the pool. What I don't have are 12,475 Canadian dollars i.e. the minimum proof of funds for a skilled immigrant. This is not the type of money we earn that easily here in Europe, especially at my age. My parents are broke so it will take me a lifetime to collect all the money. I mean, if I had that kind of cash, I wouldn't be here searching for a better life & trying to immigrate to Canada!

  • @asterghebreamlak218
    @asterghebreamlak2184 жыл бұрын

    Mr Ahmed, I sponsored my husband and the immigration denied the application. I am trying to reaaply and I need help. I do not know to who to ask. My marriage is legal and legitimate. I am upset who I have to through this. Please help

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