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Dear friends,
After the Liberals caucus called for a moratorium on the use of
"Vision", I enquired with the NDP as to whether they would do the same.
Today, they issued a press release calling for a halt to herbicide
spraying, simultaneously putting them back in my good books and teaching
Liberals a lesson about communications (calling for a moratorium on the
use of vision? sheesh)
Given that this is a minority government, we can hope that this will put
an end to the spraying, at least for now. Below is the NDP's press release.
Peace- Daniel.
http://www.ns.ndp.ca/elect2003/news_media.php?select_id=1134&printable=yes&email=yes
September 7, 2004
NDP CALLS ON TORIES TO HALT HERBICIDE SPRAYING
Issued by: Joan Massey ()
Halifax - NDP Natural Resources Critic John MacDonell and NDP
Environment Critic Joan Massey are calling on the Minister of Natural
Resources, Richard Hurlburt, to put an immediate stop to the application
of herbicides planned for several areas in the province.
“The choice is not people or trees,” says Massey. “The issue is the
right choice to ensure the safety of the families who live in the areas
that will be sprayed, and the right choice to protect our forests.”
“The evidence is that Vision is not safe and not the only choice to
protect our softwoods.”
On August 25th, 2004 MLA MacDonell wrote the Minister of Natural
Resources to request that the proposed aerial spraying be stopped until
positive alternatives to controlling the broadleaf species that threaten
the softwood stands can be explored.
In arguing for an immediate halt to any plans to use Vision, MacDonell
cited evidence that links the key ingredient glyphosate to birth
defects, certain cancers, respiratory problems, and miscarriages.
To date the Minister has not responded to MacDonell’s letter.
“The long-term health of our population, and of our forests, are
compatible,” says Massey.
“What we need are well-researched and well-considered approaches not a
blind commitment to the first option, and not a Minister who refuses to
listen to those most affected,” adds MacDonell.
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