Naheed Nenshi is a smart articulate man and mayor, and his religion has absolutely no bearing on why he won the mayoralty in Calgary.  It is obvious that a majority of people voted for his abilities and talent.  Seven years in political office in any Canadian city is a LONG time, and it is inevitable that he will face more competition the longer he is in office, but I hope he is re-elected.

At the same time, I am disappointed to learn he stooped to playing the 'race card' when he said his opponents are trying to get racists & haters out to vote. Canada may not be perfect, but it leads the world in accommodating other nationalities. Look at China, India, Nigeria, Philippines, Bangladesh, etc heavily populated nations whose citizens migrate to Canada willingly. How are other nationalities accommodated in those lands? Not at all.  If plurality is good for Canada, our politicians must preach it elsewhere, instead of fomenting 'false animosity' here.