And Continuing:
Greetings, Jenetta
Yesterday, my colleague Andrew Frank went to the press with claims that the Harper Government has taken aim at ForestEthics, going as far as calling us an "Enemy of the Government of Canada."1
While a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office denied using this language, he refused to comment when asked whether ForestEthics was targeted by the government.2 There’s a good reason they wouldn’t comment: it’s true. It’s now being reported that in private meetings the Prime Minister’s Office pointed to ForestEthics as an example of a group acting "against the government of Canada and the people of Canada3" by opposing Big Oil’s attempts to bring pipelines and oil tankers into the Great Bear Rainforest.
Now is the time to rally and bring in every Canadian who cares about our natural resources and preserving democracy in Canada.
Sign this petition to PM Harper telling him that you won’t be silenced >>
The Government’s chilling tone in recent months – including a threat to prevent some people from speaking in the Joint Review Panel hearings3 -- has confirmed that they’re out to silence any opposition to Tar Sands development, be it charity or even individual Canadian citizens.
To be clear, this IS about oil spills in 600+ salmon rivers, our pristine West Coast, and the majestic Great Bear Rainforest. But it’s ALSO about millions of Canadians, democracy, freedom of speech, and not being intimidated by our own government.
Will you stand up for future generations? Will you stand up for our ability to openly debate the issues and participate in the democratic process?
Sign this petition. We’ll deliver it to PM Harper and copy the press to let Harper – and the world – know he can’t turn his back on real Canadians in his attempt to pander to China and his Big Oil buddies.
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/281/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=9288 Valerie Langer
Director of the BC Forest Campaigns
1,2 Affidavit accuses Prime Minister's office of threatening environmental charity
3 Environmentalist’s departure sheds light on tension felt by green groups
4 Foreign money could gum up pipeline approval Harper warns
DEFEND OUR WILD LANDS & WATERWAYS AND THE CITIZENS WHO SPEAK UP FOR THEM.
AND STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY IN CANADA.
Tell PM Harper to respect the rights of Canadians to speak up, and stop trying to silence opposition to the Enbridge Pipeline >>