There isnt a non-partisan observer who believes these audits are random. Suddenly, some of the most highly respected and active environmental charities in the country were under the microscope. Organizations such as the David Suzuki Foundation, Tides Canada, Environmental Defence, the Pembina Foundation, Equiterre and the Ecology Action Centre were among them. Several believed they were being audited because of their anti-oilsands position. This week PEN Canada, which has long advocated for the freedom of expression across the political spectrum — including that of scientists whom the government has silenced (environmental researchers among them) — announced it is being audited. As Heather Mallick observed in her related-column, the message from Ottawa is, charities today must remain passive. Whether for the protection and restoration of our oceans or forests, addressing the needs and protection of of neglected children, battered women, or our First Nations communities, or to fight AIDS or racism, Canada has a long and honourable tradition of active charity. Yet another example of Harpers unrelenting reshaping of Canada to the wishes of the 39%, a political abuse that could not occur had we a truly democratic electoral system using proportional representation.
Posted on: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:14:08 +0000
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