Dr. Suzuki

One of the most respected men in the world and without doubt the most respected and influential in Canada in matters related to the world environment and health of our planet. If you have read anything about this great man during the past 40 years you will realize that when he is upset, he has good cause.

The path that this government is taking with regards to the safety nets established for the protection of our citizens and the country as a whole, causes him to be distressed. Never, during his lifetime, has he been so aggressive in his attempts to bring the people together to stop the rape of our environmental system, and to try to have this government return to a democratic process, if changes are required.

Dr. Suzuki is adamant that the direction of this government is trying to make Canada more friendly to big business by dropping the requirement,s such as impact studies and due diligence, when a company wishes to do business in Canada. During the last months, the government has made cuts to the most essential safeguards. Even the way our food is processed and inspected will be of major concerns as the number of budget cuts will make it impossible to guarantee proper safeguards for our citizens. All this is being done in the name of a so-called budget.

This government will not face the house members in proper debate and in question period. Their every answer is scripted by the PM's office. Today we have a handful of the PM's cronies who act as the only body able to make decisions for the Canadian people. Many of these same people were part of the hated Harris regime in Ontario, and now they are acting the same way in Ottawa. This small block of men are not Conservatives, but are really the core of ultra right-wing group who stole the party away from the true Progressive Conservatives.

Cracks are forming in the party and members are hearing the complaints of their electorates and will demand change. Already some members are publicly asking for changes in the way the budget is being presented. I feel that this unrest will become more clear when the press do their job and the ordinary citizen sees what is going on. Dr. Suzuki is leading the charge. We should become informed and aid him in his desire to bring Canada back to its democratic roots and change what is taking place in Ottawa.

Check out the David Suzuki Foundation website to learn how you can help.