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Kootenay-Columbia riding joins 50 + rallies to stand against Bill C-38
On Saturday afternoon (June 2), people from Kootenay-Columbia joined a national day of action with 74 locations across the country at Conservative MPs’ offices and support locations, by rallying at David Wilks’ office to voice their concerns about the Federal Budget Bill currently before Parliament.
The Federal Budget Bill, Bill C-38, makes changes to over 70 laws, and has drawn criticism across the political spectrum, including from former Conservative cabinet ministers and members of Prime Minister Harper’s own caucus.
Former Conservative Fisheries Minister, Tom Siddon, when asked to comment on the cross-Canada events, called the national day of action “worthy” and “worthwhile.”
“I think it’s important that all possible means should be brought to bear on Bill C-38 to have these important environmental clauses removed from the bill,” said Siddon. “This is not about party politics. This is about political leadership, it’s about distinguishing between a government approach which is only concerned about the pocketbook issues, and the more serious and profound value we place on Canada – the heart and the soul of the nation.”
Participants believe that if the Bill passes unchanged, it will put a black mark on Canadian democracy. “We are looking for 13 “hero”Conservative MPs who will work together to stop the budget, split it apart, and start over by inviting Canadians to help them craft laws that will work better for all of us,” said Jamie Biggar, Executive Director of Leadnow.ca.
All local events were organized by volunteers who have signed up online to participate. Leadnow.ca is an intergenerational community that works for progress through democracy. For more information about the campaign, please visit www.leadnow.ca.
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