After reading the comments of our esteemed Member of Parliament, Colin Mayes, I feel the need to express my concerns. First and foremost is my disappointment that Mr. Mayes is worried about the perception created by recent rulings from the speaker of the House. I would rather he be concerned that his government may be in breach of parliamentary privilege.
Mr. Mayes, it is not the perception that is the problem but facts that give Canadians a reason to believe that their government has been hiding information and misleading us all.
The Conservative Party ran on a platform of accountability and transparency and yet they routinely block access to information and stifle honest debate.
I agree with Mr. Mayes that the government should be focused on the economy and health care, and yet in recent memory, it seems all the government is really interested in is prodding the Liberals and teasing the NDP. Instead of ensuring taxpayer money is spent efficiently we see a massive increase in Government of Canada ads on the economic action plan and other uniquely Conservative programs.
I will applaud Mr. Mayes for expressing his disappointment in the conduct of Minister Bev Oda. He is willing to do something the PM does not. I ask that you not sacrifice the principles you were elected on, and pressure your leader to ask for Oda’s resignation.
Any business person will tell you that we all make mistakes but sometimes, no matter how nice of person you are, you have to pay for it.
There is much more to Mr. Mayes’ comments I find issue with but my final comment will be on his convenient reference to the Liberal sponsorship scandal. Remember, rules are rules.
The Liberals broke the rules and are doing their time for it. What makes the Conservative in-and-out scheme any less repulsive? Sure the Liberals used taxpayer money, but the Conservative Party is compromising our democracy. Can we say this is any better?
Dustin Griffin
Vernon
