Internet Insider: The best thing you can do right now to help kill C-51
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- Published on Friday, 22 January 2016 08:15
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INTERNET INSIDER
January 22, 2016
... Parliament returns from its winter break on Monday - but will the government finally talk to us about Bill C-51?
One thing’s for sure: C-51 is clearly on the new government’s radar. Last week, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said that the government wants to hear from Canadians on C-51 – a positive sign. But unfortunately we still don’t know when or what that consultation process will even look like.
The government has also said that it does not plan to introduce new legislation until the fall, when consultations are complete. But they're shaping the consultation process now. That means that this is our chance to ensure consultations are done right.
It’s clearly an important time to ensure MPs from all parties hear from Canadians that we’re not going to let this matter go. That’s why we’ve created a new tool that enables you to email your local MP at the click of a button - check it out, and make sure your voice is heard.
With MPs returning to Ottawa for the new Parliamentary session, there's rarely been a better time to make your voice heard on C-51. Make sure your local MP knows we need a genuine, open, public consultation that will let Canadians repeal this irresponsible legislation. Speak up now!
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