Canada's Ismaili Community - Aga Khan Development Network in 2026 and Atlantic Canada [Acadia Podcasts Don Mills & David Campbell]

 In 2026 here:  The Ismaili Community Has a Growing Interest in Atlantic Canada from Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting Podcast | Podcast Episode on Podbay

"Our podcast this week features an educational conversation with Dr. Moez Rajwani, the Executive Officer for the Aga Khan Council in Canada representing the interests of the Ismalili community across the country. There are between 100 and 125,000 Ismailis living in Canada. They are part of the Shia Muslim community that follow the Aga Khan as their Iman, the hereditary leader of the Ismailis,and  their spiritual leader. There are between 12-15 million Ismailis in the world. The Ismaili community has had a focus on Atlantic Canada in recent years and has held two Atlantic Canada Trade Mission Forums with their communities in Toronto and Vancouver in the last six months or so to highlight the investment opportunities in our region. These forums were well attended and generated significant interest in Atlantic Canada. The alignment of the values of Atlantic Canada to those of the Ismaili community is well recognized by the Aga Khan Council and one of the key reasons for interest in our region.. The Council is also focussed on developing a bigger community of Ismailis in the region and is currently working to bring refugee families to our region and has a well developed strategy to support those resettlement efforts by ensuring access to affordable housing, healthcare, language training as well as assisting in the integration into the local community. These efforts contribute to higher retention rates."

2014 Openinng of the Ismaili Centre Toronto... here:

Opening Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre Toronto - Aga Khan September 12, 2014

Aga Khan's legacy and connection to Canada ... here:

Remembering the Aga Khan’s legacy and connection to Canada - YouTube

More here with Steve Paikin, on the Aga Khan's Special Bond with Canada.. on his passing:

The Aga Khan's Special Bond with Canada | The Agenda

"Feb 10, 2025 The Aga Khan's Special Bond with Canada.

The death of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, or Aga Khan IV as he was better known, has led to an outpouring of tributes. The spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, more than 80,000 of whom reside in Canada, was known for his philanthropic efforts around the globe. Here to reflect on his legacy: Arif Lalani, former Canadian diplomat who also led the diplomatic department of His Highness the Aga Khan."