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www.dialogue.ca EXTRACT VOL. 21 NO. 6 APR–MAY 2008 dialogue 1 2 dialogue APR–MAY 2008 VOL. 21 NO.6 EXTRACT www.dialogue.ca A word from the publisher and editor… Quote… is... Well, here we are at the end of another year of dialogue …an independent, not-for-profit Dialogue, Volume 21, that is! Canadian magazine, written And what a different world it is we live in, today, even compared to 1987. Children coming and supported by its readers - empowering their voices of age in 2008 are greeted by the world we and the sharing of ideas. adults (and earlier generations) have made – or Dialogue, for twenty-one years, allowed to be made – for them: the consumer/ has been providing a forum for Maurice, Penny & Janet worker lifestyle, rampant militarization, a world at home in Nanaimo, BC economy teetering on the brink, global politics the exchange of ideas and an careening towards fascism, and a badly degraded natural environ- antidote to political correctness. ment… What a legacy our grandchildren will inherit!! We encourage readers to share with others – including our But, whether they or we know it, we are all living at a time that is undergo- politicians – the ideas and issues ing profound transformation. Oh, you won’t see it on your TV news – except gleaned from these pages. for occasional glimpses – but it is happening all around us and all around the If this is your first issue, please world. People are awakening to the realization that we make – or break – let us know what you think of it. our own reality. Around the world, people are taking into their own hands: If you would like to share your the care and nurturing of their community and environment. Yes, things will ideas and become a writer in likely get a lot worse before we see genuine progress, but change happens dialogue first in our hearts and that is where it needs to be nurtured. magazine consider this your invitation! Many of us are embroiled in political actions and reactions – in issues that seem so crucial to us. But there are other ways to foster change: meaningful We also need your support as a alternatives that can lead us toward sustainable solutions that will allow us subscriber, to help us continue to play a positive role in the transformation that is sweeping the planet. (See P. 58 for details) So, we need to understand what is going on, of course; and there are Dialogue was founded in many unfolding disasters that are beyond our capacity to control. But 1987 and is published with an open mind, a loving heart and our full attention, we may notice that six times a year. Maurice J. King, President-Publisher an “ending” is also an opportunity. Start to think and dream about the kind Janet K. Hicks, Volunteer Editor of world you want, to replace the one that seems to be crumbling around us. For it is the remembered dreams – of young and old – that will create the future of Date of Current Issue: Mar. 22, ‘08 Earth. 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Without your support and your voice, there would be no V9V 1B1 Dialogue! Your help in finding new readers is so vital – and greatly valued. Tel: 250-758-9877 Fax: 250-758-9855 Maurice, volunteer publisher Janet, volunteer editor E-mail: [email protected] …and Penny, of course! WEBSITE: www.dialogue.ca www.dialogue.ca EXTRACT VOL. 21 NO. 6 APR–MAY 2008 dialogue 3 Challenging the SPP/NAU Agenda… Received from: http://www.care2.com Local British Columbia council MP Presenters of Petitions from passes motion to halt the SPP citizens opposed to the SPP, 07-08 by Dana Gabriel Mr. Alex Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern www.opednews.com Interior, NDP) The Village of New Denver in southeastern British Colum- Ms. Catherine Bell (Vancouver Island North, NDP) bia, Canada, has recently passed a motion to halt the Secu- Ms. Chris Charlton (Hamilton Mountain, NDP) Mr. David Christopherson (Hamilton Centre, NDP) rity and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) of North America. Ms. Olivia Chow (Trinity—Spadina, NDP) The motion to stop the SPP is until such time as there is Ms. Jean Crowder (Nanaimo-Cowichan, NDP) more parliamentary oversight and a democratic mandate Mr. Nathan Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley, NDP) from the people of Canada to further pursue this agenda of Mr. Peter Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster, deeper integration. NDP) The motion passed reads as such, “the Council of the Village Hon. Jack Layton (Toronto—Danforth, NDP) Mr. Tony Martin (Sault Ste. Marie, NDP) of New Denver supports the position of Alex Atamanenko, Mrs. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP) MP, B.C. Southern Interior, in calling on the Federal Gov- Ms. Denise Savoie (Victoria, NDP) ernment of Canada to stop further implementation of the Se- Ms. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North, NDP) curity and Prosperity Partnership of North America with the United States and Mexico until there is a democratic man- We must stand up to the globalist traitors and let them know date from the people of Canada, Parliamentary oversight, that their efforts to destroy our country will not go unchal- and consideration of its profound consequences on Canada's lenged. In the end, it will take a coming together of con- existence as a sovereign nation and its ability to adopt a cerned and informed citizens on both the left and the right if autonomous and sustainable economic, social, and environ- we are going to truly defeat the North American Union. ♣ mental policies, and urge the Government of Canada to con- From The Council of Canadians: duct a transparent and accountable public debate of the SPP A copy of the New Denver, BC, motion was sent by let- process, involving meaningful public consultation with civil ter to MP Atamanenko, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, society and full legislative review, including the work, rec- NDP Trade Critic Peter Julian, Liberal leader Stéphane ommendations and reports of all SPP working groups, and Dion, NDP leader Jack Layton, Bloc leader Gilles full debate and a vote in Parliament.” Duceppe, the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Some might view a small town passing such a motion as Governments, the Union of B.C. Municipalities and the insignificant, but it could lead to a domino effect. Many Council of Canadians. U.S. states have already passed anti-North American Union The Council of Canadians has been demanding public con- resolutions. It is at a local, municipal, state, and provincial sultations and a full parliamentary debate on the SPP since level where we might be most effective in further engaging 2005 and encourages other city and local councils to pass this agenda. similar motions to this one from the Village of New Denver. The groundswell of grassroots resentment towards a North Council of Canadians campaign American Union is growing in Canada. Demonstrations against SPP and protests were recently held all across the country Integrate This! Challenging The Security and Pros- against deeper integration. People are taking action, but de- perity Partnership of North America spite their best efforts, there is still a lack of knowledge and www.canadians.org/integratethis/backgrounders/guide/index.html understanding from the general public in regards to the Citizen's Guide to the Security and Prosperity SPP. Don't look to the Canadian mainstream media for help Partnership (SPP) as they have been just as silent and complacent as their In March 2005, as a result of intense lobbying from North American counterparts on reporting on this agenda. America’s richest corporations, the leaders of Canada, Mexico and the United States met in Waco, Texas to shake It is up to activists, bloggers, and those in the alternative hands on the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North media to further expose the North American Union and America (SPP).