Canada: Muslims claiming cash for numerous wives.

Canada: Ontario paying out millions in welfare. It is illegal under Canadian federal law but province law seems to trump that which shows once again the greatness of Multiculturalism.

Mumtaz Ali, president of the Canadian Society of Muslims, said wives in polygamous marriages are recognized as spouses under the Ontario Family Law Act, providing they were legally married under Muslim laws abroad. "Polygamy is a regular part of life for many Muslims," Ali said yesterday. "Ontario recognizes religious marriages for Muslims and others." He estimates "several hundred" GTA husbands in polygamous marriages are receiving benefits. Under Islamic law, a Muslim man is permitted to have up to four spouses. However, city and provincial officials said legally a welfare applicant can claim only one spouse. Other adults living in the same household can apply for welfare independently. The average recipient with a child can receive about $1,500 monthly, city officials said.