Press Conference calling for Resignation of Brad Wall Mar 26 12 noon PA
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Subject: EVENT: Press Conference calling for Resignation of Brad Wall Mar 26 12 noon PA
Press Conference calling for Resignation of Brad Wall Mar 26 12 noon PA
Please be advised: it would be great to have a room full at this press conference!!!
PRESS CONFERENCE called for Tuesday, March 26, 2013 12:00 Noon
WHERE: JMC Public Library (downstairs meeting room)
125-12th Street East
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
For more information contact:
Bryan Lee, President of Fish Lake Metis Local
306-982-4576 or 306-980-2521
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Press statement: To call for the resignation of Premier Brad Wall
Prince Albert Daily Herald, Fri. March 22nd 2013 quotes Premier Brad Wall regarding jobs, “Such jobs not only drive the economy, but they serve as a revenue generating social service. Do you know what the best program for First Nations and Métis people in Saskatchewan is? Not a program at all – it’s Cameco.”
Premier Brad Wall in making the foregoing statement is actively engaged in the gross interference of fundamental justice that has been decreed by the Supreme Court of Canada in the court’s ruling on Duty to Consult and Accommodate.
The Haida Nation decision (2004), the Supreme Court of Canada held that the legal duty to consult rests with the Crown and is triggered when: The Crown has actual or constructive knowledge; of the potential existence of an Aboriginal right or title; and contemplates conduct that might adversely affect it.
In a letter received from the Premier dated Dec. 18th 2012, dealing with Cameco’s proposed uranium mine called the Millennium Project, the Premier writes on the matter of Duty to Consult and Accommodate. The Premier states, “The Ministry of Environment will fulfill the Duty to Consult with First Nations and Métis communities in a manner consistent with the Consultation Policy Framework.”
The Premier by virtue of his comments made on March 21st 2013, is blatantly racist, subverts the legal requirement of Duty to Consult and Accommodate, and does not honour the legal and moral obligation to govern responsibly in our names. Uranium companies are not appropriate governance for Indigenous people.
As a result of Brad Wall’s comments, we hereby call for his immediate resignation.
WHAT: Local groups are holding a media conference to ask for the resignation of Premier Wall
WHEN: Tuesday, March 26 at 12:00 NOON
WHERE: JMC Public Library (downstairs meeting room): 125 12th St. E.
For more information, or to arrange an interview in advance,
contact Bryan Lee at 306-982-4576 or 306-980-2521
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Premier gives local supporters plenty of red meat
< http://www.paherald.sk.ca/Local/Politic ... red-meat/1 >
Prince Albert Daily Herald March 22, 2013
EXCERPT:
There are many reasons why Saskatchewan’s growth is important, he told the audience.
“We want this province to grow because we want a better quality of life, here – we want to leave things better than we found them, for the next generation.”
By citing a few examples of people who have benefited from programming and initiatives the Sask. Party has put in place, Wall provided example of why he feels growth is important -- it allows the government to afford to do more.
Surgery wait times is one such initiative, he said, noting that over the past three years, the number of people waiting longer than six months for surgery has reduced from more than 500 to 60.
“It’s too many, but in four years, 500 to 60 -- why? Because we put $70 million into a surgical wait times initiatives, and yes we allow private clinics to operate within the system, and when we did nobody spontaneously combusted -- people just got their surgery more quickly.”
When you have more revenue, you can pay $3 billion off the debt, you can lower taxes -- you can more importantly invest in health care and education,” he said. “In Prince Albert, for example, we found money to invest in the transition home, here, so that there can be more beds. - Premier Brad Wall
The elephant in the room was the Prince Albert area’s request for a second North Saskatchewan River crossing, in light of the financial devastation months of weight restrictions and lane closures a single crack on the Diefenbaker bridge sparked beginning in August, 2011.
Referencing the long list of accomplishments he shared previously in his speech, Wall said that while their record isn’t perfect, Sask. Party MLAs have done, and continue to do, a lot.
“Based on that record, ladies and gentlemen, if the study done by third-party experts who do this for a living would have said we need a second bridge, we need to get going on it right now -- don’t you think we would be doing that right now? That’s our record.”
The Prince Albert Area Second Bridge River Crossing Wall referenced was released publicly in January, and noted that the bridge will be functional for another 25 years.
“The precedence that government sets by ignoring that kind of a report is a difficult one,” he said, adding that when extrapolated on other initiatives, it isn’t one that balances the books, as he said they’ve been able to do over the past six years.
“The best chance for a second bridge in Prince Albert, though, is this – a province and a north that continues to grow.”
The Sask. Party is encouraging such initiatives, he said, with the government having set its sights on uranium industry expansion, as well as supporting the Keystone pipeline.
Such jobs not only drive the economy, but they serve as a revenue-generating social service, he said.
“Do you know what the best program for First Nations and Métis people in Saskatchewan is not a program at all -- it’s Cameco,” he said.
“It’s a job in the north, it’s the chance to engage in the prosperity that we see in Saskatchewan. We will say yes to that opportunity.”
Although Wall’s speech on Thursday was to Sask. Party supporters, highlighting their perspective on the budget and Sask. Party accomplishments, opposing parties will disagree with many comments and assertions made.
The Saskatchewan NDP and Green Party of Saskatchewan expressed their points of view on the Saskatchewan Party’s 2013-14 budget in a separate article in today’s Daily Herald.
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Calling for Brad Wall's Resignation - Press Conference
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Calling for Brad Wall's Resignation - Press Conference
by Oscar » Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:16 am
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Wall's Reply to Call for his Resignation - Letter to the Edi
by Oscar » Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:59 am
Wall's Reply to Call for his Resignation - Letter to the Editor
< http://www.paherald.sk.ca/Opinion/2013- ... l-3-2013/1 >
Published on April 3, 2013
Letters to the Editor (The Prince Albert Daily Herald)
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QUOTE: "If those who are misinterpreting my remarks as anything but a results-based comparison between government programs and real private sector jobs want us to return to the failed practices of the past, then they will not like the approach of our government. We are simply not to continue using tax dollars to prove that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result."
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Topics :
First Nations , Cameco , Saskatchewan Party , Saskatchewan , Prince Albert , Northern Saskatchewan
At a recent Saskatchewan Party dinner in Prince Albert, I made a reference to the uranium industry and specifically, the positive First Nations and Metis employment record of one of Saskatchewan's very best corporate citizens, Cameco. Surprisingly, this comment has since caused some controversy.
Over the last number of years, our government has worked with the federal government to encourage access for Saskatchewan uranium into the Chinese and Indian civilian nuclear power markets -- two of the most robust economies in the world. Prime Minister Harper has taken a direct interest in these matters and now, with agreements concluded in both countries, these markets could well mean billions of dollars worth of more Saskatchewan uranium mined here.
This fact, combined with more competitive royalties we announced in the new balanced budget bode well for the industry, for the City of Prince Albert, for northern Saskatchewan and for northerners, including First Nations and Metis. My point was that this industry, and specifically Cameco with its excellent track record of employing First Nations and Metis, is better than any government program in terms of reducing the Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal employment gap.
So yes, I did say Cameco's record of ensuring over 40 per cent of their mining work force is First Nation and Metis is better than any government program.
In fact, let me go one step farther. Over the years, governments of all stripes have used taxpayers’ money to pay for well-intentioned programs that pay out a lot of mileage expenses, produce studies and schedule meetings with no discernible decrease in the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aborginal employment. Our government is moving away from this failed approach.
MORE:
< http://www.paherald.sk.ca/Opinion/2013- ... l-3-2013/1 >
< http://www.paherald.sk.ca/Opinion/2013- ... l-3-2013/1 >
Published on April 3, 2013
Letters to the Editor (The Prince Albert Daily Herald)
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QUOTE: "If those who are misinterpreting my remarks as anything but a results-based comparison between government programs and real private sector jobs want us to return to the failed practices of the past, then they will not like the approach of our government. We are simply not to continue using tax dollars to prove that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result."
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Topics :
First Nations , Cameco , Saskatchewan Party , Saskatchewan , Prince Albert , Northern Saskatchewan
At a recent Saskatchewan Party dinner in Prince Albert, I made a reference to the uranium industry and specifically, the positive First Nations and Metis employment record of one of Saskatchewan's very best corporate citizens, Cameco. Surprisingly, this comment has since caused some controversy.
Over the last number of years, our government has worked with the federal government to encourage access for Saskatchewan uranium into the Chinese and Indian civilian nuclear power markets -- two of the most robust economies in the world. Prime Minister Harper has taken a direct interest in these matters and now, with agreements concluded in both countries, these markets could well mean billions of dollars worth of more Saskatchewan uranium mined here.
This fact, combined with more competitive royalties we announced in the new balanced budget bode well for the industry, for the City of Prince Albert, for northern Saskatchewan and for northerners, including First Nations and Metis. My point was that this industry, and specifically Cameco with its excellent track record of employing First Nations and Metis, is better than any government program in terms of reducing the Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal employment gap.
So yes, I did say Cameco's record of ensuring over 40 per cent of their mining work force is First Nation and Metis is better than any government program.
In fact, let me go one step farther. Over the years, governments of all stripes have used taxpayers’ money to pay for well-intentioned programs that pay out a lot of mileage expenses, produce studies and schedule meetings with no discernible decrease in the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aborginal employment. Our government is moving away from this failed approach.
MORE:
< http://www.paherald.sk.ca/Opinion/2013- ... l-3-2013/1 >
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Comment from a Concerned Northerner
by Oscar » Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:05 pm
Comment from a Concerned Northerner
Posted on April 4, 2013 by 7000generations
This and several other thoughtful comments were posted in response to Brad Wall’s Letter to the Editor in the Prince Albert Daily Herald:
[ http://www.paherald.sk.ca/Opinion/2013- ... l-3-2013/1 ]
“As the Premier of this Province, Brad Wall should look in the mirror regarding his serious lack of understanding about the realities in Northern Saskatchewan.
Uranium mining in northern Saskatchewan is not the long term solution to employing people of any background, the companies are doling out minute amounts in comparison to what is being derived from total profits!!!
Wall’s comments about industry doing the people a favor doesn’t bode well, as it is reflective of this governments failure to invest in Northern Saskatchewan that is at the heart of the true message!!!
Companies hire people of the north simply due to Land Lease Agreements that states that they have to in order to be licensed.
Not all people are interested or want to work in a mining operation.
Companies also have a moral obligation as a “good corporate citizens” to hire locally.
We have lived in and around mining in this part of the Province for over three generations and for a southerner to tell us what he thinks is best for us demonstrates a true lack of respect and knowledge of Northerner Saskatchewan…
There are more harmful effects stemming from the full cycle of uranium mining that is less talked about, due to the $ollar $igns that are involved, that are beginning to show in wildlife habitats, migration patterns of fisheries, Water quality, and human health…
Next time the Premiere brags about the North, ask him where the Bridge is in his set of priorities, in the place known as the “Gateway to the North”…
He may want the companies to bail him out there, as well!!!”
Posted on April 4, 2013 by 7000generations
This and several other thoughtful comments were posted in response to Brad Wall’s Letter to the Editor in the Prince Albert Daily Herald:
[ http://www.paherald.sk.ca/Opinion/2013- ... l-3-2013/1 ]
“As the Premier of this Province, Brad Wall should look in the mirror regarding his serious lack of understanding about the realities in Northern Saskatchewan.
Uranium mining in northern Saskatchewan is not the long term solution to employing people of any background, the companies are doling out minute amounts in comparison to what is being derived from total profits!!!
Wall’s comments about industry doing the people a favor doesn’t bode well, as it is reflective of this governments failure to invest in Northern Saskatchewan that is at the heart of the true message!!!
Companies hire people of the north simply due to Land Lease Agreements that states that they have to in order to be licensed.
Not all people are interested or want to work in a mining operation.
Companies also have a moral obligation as a “good corporate citizens” to hire locally.
We have lived in and around mining in this part of the Province for over three generations and for a southerner to tell us what he thinks is best for us demonstrates a true lack of respect and knowledge of Northerner Saskatchewan…
There are more harmful effects stemming from the full cycle of uranium mining that is less talked about, due to the $ollar $igns that are involved, that are beginning to show in wildlife habitats, migration patterns of fisheries, Water quality, and human health…
Next time the Premiere brags about the North, ask him where the Bridge is in his set of priorities, in the place known as the “Gateway to the North”…
He may want the companies to bail him out there, as well!!!”
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Activists challenge Brad Wall on energy, environment
by Oscar » Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:39 pm
Activists challenge Brad Wall on energy, environment
< http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/2013-04- ... ironment/1 >
Matt Gardner
Published on April 12, 2013 Published on April 12, 2013
Unimpressed by Premier Brad Wall’s defense of his recent controversial comments about Cameco, area activists directly challenged the premier on Friday to improve his record on a range of social, economic and environmental issues.
Topics :
Cameco , Saskatchewan First Nations , John M. Cuelenaere Public Library , Saskatchewan , Northern Saskatchewan , Nova Scotia
“We’re not here to say that Premier Brad Wall is a bad person,” Idle No More co-founder Sylvia McAdam said at a press conference in the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library.
“We’re here to tell him that the tar sands are not working. They’re hurting people. The water is being devastated. We’re here to tell our leaderships, all leadership, to start looking towards the energy that is clean, that doesn’t harm humanity or the earth.”
Speaking on behalf of the same groups that recently called for Wall’s resignation, Fish Lake Métis Local 108 president Bryan Lee read out a list of 10 questions addressed to the premier.
“As a result of Premier Brad Wall’s comments in a letter to the editor of the P.A. Herald, it is clear that he has no intention of resigning, nor of retracting his earlier public comment, ‘Do you know what the best program for First Nations and Métis people in Saskatchewan is? No program at all, it’s Cameco,’” Lee read.
“We grassroots First Nations and Métis now bring forward several questions for you, Premier Wall.”
MORE:
< http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/2013-04- ... ironment/1 >
< http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/2013-04- ... ironment/1 >
Matt Gardner
Published on April 12, 2013 Published on April 12, 2013
Unimpressed by Premier Brad Wall’s defense of his recent controversial comments about Cameco, area activists directly challenged the premier on Friday to improve his record on a range of social, economic and environmental issues.
Topics :
Cameco , Saskatchewan First Nations , John M. Cuelenaere Public Library , Saskatchewan , Northern Saskatchewan , Nova Scotia
“We’re not here to say that Premier Brad Wall is a bad person,” Idle No More co-founder Sylvia McAdam said at a press conference in the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library.
“We’re here to tell him that the tar sands are not working. They’re hurting people. The water is being devastated. We’re here to tell our leaderships, all leadership, to start looking towards the energy that is clean, that doesn’t harm humanity or the earth.”
Speaking on behalf of the same groups that recently called for Wall’s resignation, Fish Lake Métis Local 108 president Bryan Lee read out a list of 10 questions addressed to the premier.
“As a result of Premier Brad Wall’s comments in a letter to the editor of the P.A. Herald, it is clear that he has no intention of resigning, nor of retracting his earlier public comment, ‘Do you know what the best program for First Nations and Métis people in Saskatchewan is? No program at all, it’s Cameco,’” Lee read.
“We grassroots First Nations and Métis now bring forward several questions for you, Premier Wall.”
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< http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/2013-04- ... ironment/1 >
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How to do business in North Saskatchewan . . .
by Oscar » Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:00 am
How (Bilderberger) Premier Wall's 'best buds' do business in northern Saskatchewan . . . his Saudi Arabia of Uranium!
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From: Elaine Hughes
To: Breitkreuz, G. Yktn-Mel. ; CBC Morning Edition ; Council of Canadians ; Ecojustice ; Greenpeace ; MAY, E. GPC Leader ; Ralph Goodale, Liberal.ca ; ROOT, John-UofS ; Safe Drinking Water Foundation ; SK Premier Wall
Cc: Beyond Nuclear ; Breitkreuz, G. MP-Ottawa ; Darlington Joint Review Panel-Commission d'examen Conjoint a Dar ; David Suzuki Foundation ; Dr. Ryan Meili ; Dr. Gordon Edwards ; Mining Watch.ca ; MULCAIR, T. NDP Leader ; Nature Canada ; Radio: CBC The Current ; Resurgence/Ecologist Newsletter ; Safe And Green Energy ; Sask EcoNetwork ; Sask Environmental Society ; Sierra Club - Can. ; Sierra Club - US ; SK NDP Caucus ; SK Party Caucus ; SK Watershed Auth. ; TRUDEAU, J. LIB. Leader
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 8:52 AM
Subject: Outrage, resistance and divisions at signing of ERFN-Cameco-Areva collaboration agreement
How (Bilderberger) Premier Wall's 'best buds' do business in northern Saskatchewan . . . his Saudi Arabia of Uranium!
Elaine Hughes
Archerwill, SK
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WATCH: a video of the actual signing of the agreement in Patuanak amid outrage, resistance and divisions:
< https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... IOg29iFmg#! >
Outrage, resistance and divisions at signing of ERFN-Cameco-Areva collaboration agreement
< http://committeeforfuturegenerations.wo ... 013/06/08/
outrage-resistance-and-divisions-at-signing-of-erfn-cameco-areva-collaboration-agreement/ >
by 7000generations
"There had been a wake going on that day, because there had been a death. Normally anything official would be postponed out of respect for the family. There were really hard feelings that that didn't happen," English River First Nation member Candyce Paul said of the May 31 signing of a collaboration agreement between the First Nation and uranium giants Cameco and Areva. "It's like a huge corporate takeover. It’s kind of awful that way. We feel like we’re in the middle of a really bad movie."
[ http://www.meadowlakeprogress.com/2013/ ... -600m-deal ]
Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel said the company has "a long history of working collaboratively with English River, and I am pleased that this agreement will further strengthen that partnership," according to a Cameco news release.
[ http://www.cameco.com/media/news_releases/2013/?id=730 ]
"There's a significant amount of opposition — huge actually — compared to them saying they're happy about it. It's split the community, it's split families, it got ugly," said Paul.
Read a recent Meadow Lake Progress article by Paul Brian about the controversial agreement
[ http://www.meadowlakeprogress.com/2013/ ... -600m-deal ]
Watch a video of the actual signing of the agreement in Patuanak amid outrage, resistance and divisions.
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... IOg29iFmg#! ]
7000generations | June 8, 2013 at 8:08 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/p2EqkF-8a
----- Original Message -----
From: Elaine Hughes
To: Breitkreuz, G. Yktn-Mel. ; CBC Morning Edition ; Council of Canadians ; Ecojustice ; Greenpeace ; MAY, E. GPC Leader ; Ralph Goodale, Liberal.ca ; ROOT, John-UofS ; Safe Drinking Water Foundation ; SK Premier Wall
Cc: Beyond Nuclear ; Breitkreuz, G. MP-Ottawa ; Darlington Joint Review Panel-Commission d'examen Conjoint a Dar ; David Suzuki Foundation ; Dr. Ryan Meili ; Dr. Gordon Edwards ; Mining Watch.ca ; MULCAIR, T. NDP Leader ; Nature Canada ; Radio: CBC The Current ; Resurgence/Ecologist Newsletter ; Safe And Green Energy ; Sask EcoNetwork ; Sask Environmental Society ; Sierra Club - Can. ; Sierra Club - US ; SK NDP Caucus ; SK Party Caucus ; SK Watershed Auth. ; TRUDEAU, J. LIB. Leader
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 8:52 AM
Subject: Outrage, resistance and divisions at signing of ERFN-Cameco-Areva collaboration agreement
How (Bilderberger) Premier Wall's 'best buds' do business in northern Saskatchewan . . . his Saudi Arabia of Uranium!
Elaine Hughes
Archerwill, SK
= = = = = = = = = =
WATCH: a video of the actual signing of the agreement in Patuanak amid outrage, resistance and divisions:
< https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... IOg29iFmg#! >
Outrage, resistance and divisions at signing of ERFN-Cameco-Areva collaboration agreement
< http://committeeforfuturegenerations.wo ... 013/06/08/
outrage-resistance-and-divisions-at-signing-of-erfn-cameco-areva-collaboration-agreement/ >
by 7000generations
"There had been a wake going on that day, because there had been a death. Normally anything official would be postponed out of respect for the family. There were really hard feelings that that didn't happen," English River First Nation member Candyce Paul said of the May 31 signing of a collaboration agreement between the First Nation and uranium giants Cameco and Areva. "It's like a huge corporate takeover. It’s kind of awful that way. We feel like we’re in the middle of a really bad movie."
[ http://www.meadowlakeprogress.com/2013/ ... -600m-deal ]
Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel said the company has "a long history of working collaboratively with English River, and I am pleased that this agreement will further strengthen that partnership," according to a Cameco news release.
[ http://www.cameco.com/media/news_releases/2013/?id=730 ]
"There's a significant amount of opposition — huge actually — compared to them saying they're happy about it. It's split the community, it's split families, it got ugly," said Paul.
Read a recent Meadow Lake Progress article by Paul Brian about the controversial agreement
[ http://www.meadowlakeprogress.com/2013/ ... -600m-deal ]
Watch a video of the actual signing of the agreement in Patuanak amid outrage, resistance and divisions.
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... IOg29iFmg#! ]
7000generations | June 8, 2013 at 8:08 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/p2EqkF-8a
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