Wednesday, January 6, 2010

For those fed up with Harper's undemocratic behavior, tell your MP to get back to work on January 25th

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Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament

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On December 30th, 2009, for the second time in as many years, Stephen Harper has asked the Governor General to prorogue parliament. Like last time, he will certainly get what he's asking for, forsaking his responsibility to be accountable to his employers, us Canadians citizens.What can we do? Ask your MP to attend parliament anyways. Think it can't be done? Check this out:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_ParliamentFirst, find your MP:http://canada.gc.ca/directories-repertoires/direct-eng.html#mpOur Members of Parliament are our employees, and they should show up to do what we pay them for. If you need help getting started, here's a sample letter:Dear [MPs name]:I am writing to you to ask that you ignore Stephen Harper's request to prorogue parliament and attend anyway. This is not unprecedented in a parliamentary democracy, having occurred in England in 1640. It is important to me that you attend and I look forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely,[Your Name]Cher Député ou Ministre (nom)Je vous écrit pour vour demander d'ignorer la requête de prorogation du Premier Ministre Stephen Harper et de vous présenter à la Chambre des Communes malgré tout. Ceci n'est pas un précédent pour un gouvernement démocratique puisque cela s'est produit en 1640 en Angleterre. Il est très important pour moi (nous) que vous teniez cet engagement de vous présenter à la Chambre des Communes malgré une prorogation et j'attends avec impatience d'obtenir des nouvelles de vous. Sincèrement,(vote nom)Écrivez une lettre, un courriel ou téléphonez votre député. Faites circuler auprès de vos amis et de votre famille pour qu'ils s'impliquent. Nous devons montrer à ce gouvernement ce qu'est une VRAIE démocratie.Vous pouvez également contacter la Gourverneure Générale. Même si la décision a déjà été prise, il n'est pas trop tard pour lui faire connaître votre indignation et votre colère. Email Gouverneure Générale info@gg.caCall, email, write your MP. Tell your friends and family to get involved. We need to show the government what real democracy is about!Also, feel free to contact the Governor General. While her decision has already been made, its not too late to voice your anger:info@gg.ca (read less)
On December 30th, 2009, for the second time in as many years, Stephen Harper has asked the Governor General to prorogue parliament. Like last time, he will certainly get what he's asking for, forsaking his responsibility to be accountable to his employers, us Canadians citizens.What can we do? Ask your MP to attend parliament anyways. Think it can't be done? Check this out:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_ParliamentFirst, find your... (read more)
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