The public backlash rising from the announcement of the Site C Dam in Northeastern British Columbia has reached the BC Legislature.
Insiders say Premier Gordon Campbell became short with caucus members that questioned the political wisdom in building another dam.
He responded to questions by saying "if dam building is good enough for our national rodent it's good enough for me".
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Good idea to have 'a critical eye' on Gordon Campbell, Larry Lekstrom and the collective conscious mentality of the 'greater good' seeming more like the 'greater greed'. The opening of this issue in the wake of the announcement of Site C is timely. This is a time to be highly critical, visible and challenging to information and stats presented by Gordon et al.
ReplyDeleteDear Critical Eye,
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see your blog. Please help to publicize the following event:
On Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 7:00 pm, there will be a public discussion related to Site C at the Fort St. John Campus of Northern Lights College. The event is entitled “Lessons from the Past: A Mayor’s Experience with the Revelstoke Canyon Dam.”
The featured speaker is Sid Parker, former Mayor of Revelstoke during the planning and construction of the Revelstoke Dam in the late 1970s. Following his term as Mayor, Mr. Parker served as the Member of Parliament for Kootenay East and dealt with many issues surrounding the Columbia River Treaty.
Sid Parker is now an elder statesman who has spoken at colleges and universities across Canada. He has come to the Peace region to share his extensive, community-based knowledge about large hydroelectric projects. Given ongoing discussion about “Site C,” a potential third dam on the Peace River, Sid Parker’s visit is timely.
The purpose of the evening is to educate and inform. Parker says that his intention is not to impose his views on anyone, nor to create divisions within the region. "The consideration of a large hydrolectric project has very serious ramifications," Parker observes. "Whether you're for the project, against the project, or somewhere in the middle, people [in project-affected communities] need to be prepared."
Parker worked closely with Revelstoke's legal team and played a significant role in the BCUC hearings on the Revelstoke Dam. He was involved in issues related to safety, the location of camps, and reliance on a local workforce.
This presentation is relevant to anyone who sees their future in the Peace country. Admission is free. For further information, contact the NLC Reception Desk at 785-6981.