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Letter to Globe & Mail regarding Leader Debate E-42
Your decision to exclude Elizabeth May from the leaders’ debate being hosted by the Globe and Mail this week was undemocratic and unjustifiable.
The CPC, LPC, and NDP have controlled the narrative and constrained our perception of threat and opportunity for generations. In recent years they have become even less differentiated, to the extent that the Press is debating today whether or not the Liberals are "left" of the NDP. Party policies are driven by electoral strategies to secure power, not to serve this country.
The whole point of Parliament as an institution is to have multiple perspectives recommend, challenge and collaborate to develop better solutions than any one perspective could arrive at alone.
Elizabeth May is the finest parliamentarian of her day. She is a party leader who brings a perspective more firmly grounded in science than any of the others, who understands law and parliamentary procedure, and who is committed to working with others to come up with solutions that serve Canadians. She is exactly the kind of voice we want bringing forward and challenging ideas.
An effective democracy cannot function without an engaged and critical Press. By excluding May from the debates, the Globe and Mail has elected to contribute to a narrowed perspective, over-ruling the clear majority wishes of the Canadian Public that she participate.
I am gravely disappointed in your decision.
The CPC, LPC, and NDP have controlled the narrative and constrained our perception of threat and opportunity for generations. In recent years they have become even less differentiated, to the extent that the Press is debating today whether or not the Liberals are "left" of the NDP. Party policies are driven by electoral strategies to secure power, not to serve this country.
The whole point of Parliament as an institution is to have multiple perspectives recommend, challenge and collaborate to develop better solutions than any one perspective could arrive at alone.
Elizabeth May is the finest parliamentarian of her day. She is a party leader who brings a perspective more firmly grounded in science than any of the others, who understands law and parliamentary procedure, and who is committed to working with others to come up with solutions that serve Canadians. She is exactly the kind of voice we want bringing forward and challenging ideas.
An effective democracy cannot function without an engaged and critical Press. By excluding May from the debates, the Globe and Mail has elected to contribute to a narrowed perspective, over-ruling the clear majority wishes of the Canadian Public that she participate.
I am gravely disappointed in your decision.
Monday, August 24, 2015
In a year, the greenhouse should be able to crank out over 37,000 pounds of greens, 4,400 pounds of herbs, and 44,000 pounds of tomatoes...
Inside, the plants move throughout each greenhouse floor on a conveyor belt that the founders compare to a moving rack at a dry cleaner. As they rotate, each plant gets an equal amount of time in natural light on the south side of the building, saving energy in artificial lighting. On the top level, the system also pulls plants up to the ceiling, effectively creating an extra floor. The conveyor also brings each plant to workers who can transplant or harvest the crops.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Letter to PM Harper - Fair Elections Act
Right Honourable Mr. Prime Minister and Honourable Minister Poilievre,
When I first read the details of the Fair Elections Act, I was gravely concerned by it and resolved to write and express this to you. The reduced role of Elections Canada in promoting participation in our democracy, and the overly reactionary response to the non-problem of voter fraud take us in the wrong direction as a country. Then the wave of concern from across the country erupted and I felt certain the Act would be retracted or amended.
When I first read the details of the Fair Elections Act, I was gravely concerned by it and resolved to write and express this to you. The reduced role of Elections Canada in promoting participation in our democracy, and the overly reactionary response to the non-problem of voter fraud take us in the wrong direction as a country. Then the wave of concern from across the country erupted and I felt certain the Act would be retracted or amended.
And yet your Government continues to pursue this course. Ten years ago, Mr. Prime Minister, you would have fought endlessly to prevent such a flawed piece of legislation from being forced on us, and you would have been correct to do so.
Why are you focusing on the phantom of voter fraud and not the serious case of electoral fraud in 2011? That you pursue one over the other appears cynical and partisan, and is an insult to the values you once vigorously defended.
Please pull or amend the Fair Elections Act.
Tal Henderson
Toronto Centre
cc:
Honourable Chrystia Freeland, MP Toronto-Centre
Honourable Thomas Mulclair, Leader of the Opposition
Honourable Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party Leader
Honourable Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader
Friday, March 14, 2014
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Letter: ELA and Anti-Drought Convention
Right Honourable Prime Minister,
I strongly oppose two recent moves by your government to close the Experimental Lakes Area and pull Canada out of the UN Anti-Drought Convention. Research in the environmental sciences is of an all-time importance and these decisions run counter to an informed and evidence-based approach to determining policy and governmental response. That this is becoming a hallmark of your administration is gravely concerning.
In the interest of good and informed governance, please reverse these decisions.
Tal Henderson
Toronto-Centre
cc\
Honourable Bob Rae, MP Toronto-Centre and Liberal Party Leader
Honourable Thomas Mulclair, Leader of the Opposition
Honourable Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader
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