Gary Chisholm

from Gary Chisholm
to info@garygoodyear.com
cc Goodyear.G@parl.gc.ca
date Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 8:40 PM
subject Efficacy of our democracy – Cambridge business owner and resident

The Honourable Gary Goodyear,

I’m writing in good faith, and hoping for a response from you personally, as we did have some good discussions about technology and the non-profit sector at my place of business before the election. I like to thank you and/or your staff that has answered all my previous emails about digital technology freedom rights, as you are my voice for Cambridge and the Minister of State for Science & Technology.

I’m writing today to show my disappointment about our federal government’s choice to prorogue parliament. I hope you and your staff has noticed the Facebook group called “Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament” and “Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament (Waterloo Region Chapter)”. It is quickly gaining support and it’s numbers have doubled in 24 hours (currently at 52,000 supporters, and 500 in Waterloo Region). I am excited but not surprised by the overwhelming response of Canadians against prorogation. Members of this group, and certainly other Canadians who can’t access Facebook, are now speaking out proving that Canadians do care. From many statements I have read, it’s clear that we need to settle our national issues democratically
and openly.

Parliament must be allowed to do its job. Otherwise, I am forced to question the reality, and the efficacy, of our democracy. This country is being insulted on the international stage and now it has been crippled at home. Let’s get down to work. You need to do the work that you were elected and are *still being paid* to do. Please respond to my request. Please avoid generic template letters; I find them insulting and easy to recognize.

Best Regards,

Gary A. Chisholm

PS: I like to extend a personal invite to speak your or your parties opinion at the Waterloo prorogation rally on January 23 2010, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Waterloo Public Square (on King Street South, in front of the Waterloo Town Square Mall).

from GoodyG1C@parl.gc.ca
to Gary Chisholm
date Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 2:19 PM
subject RE: Efficacy of our democracy – Cambridge business owner and resident
mailed-by parl.gc.ca

Dear Gary,

Please know that your e-mail message has been received in the Hon. Gary Goodyear’s Office and that this correspondence will be brought to the Minister’s attention. Our office always welcomes hearing from correspondents and being made aware of their views.

Thank you for taking the time to write.

Yours truly,

Kevin Dias
Member’s Assistant
Hon. Gary Goodyear, MP
T: (519) 624 7440
F: (519) 624 3517

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from GoodyG@parl.gc.ca
to Gary Chisholm
date Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 1:25 PM
subject RE: Efficacy of our democracy – Cambridge business owner and resident
mailed-by parl.gc.ca

Dear Gary,

Thank you very much for your e-mail, .

In the time leading up to the new Throne Speech and Budget, our government will be taking advantage of that time to consult with Canadians on how we can best implement phase two of the Economic Action Plan and return our budget to balance once the economy has recovered.

In preparation for the new Throne Speech on March 3 and the Budget on March 4, 2010, I have personally begun seeking out the views of my constituents. On my website, garygoodyear.com, you will find that I have posted a consultation document in which I invite constituents to share their thoughts with me on the upcoming federal budget. As a Minister, I am also beginning a series of consultations with stakeholders over the next few weeks. This input from Canadians will be very important as we prepare for the new Budget.

As you know, the Government of Canada has also announced that it will be launching the next phase of our Economic Action Plan in the Speech from the Throne and in the Budget.

A new Throne Speech is a routine event for governments as the average Parliament will have three or four. A Throne Speech gives Canadians an opportunity to see what the government’s agenda is for the coming session of Parliament.

The economy remains Canadians’ top priority and our top priority. The three economic themes of the new session will be: (1) completing implementation of the Economic Action Plan, (2) returning the federal budget to balance once the economy has recovered and (3) building the economy of the future.

This past year has been a challenging one for Canadians and their families as they were affected by the global recession. This is why our government responded quickly by introducing Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

We’ve seen Canada’s economy stabilize in the last few months and the first signs of a recovery. Our government wants to put policies in place to better build that recovery, protect the jobs of Canadians and create the jobs of the future.

I thank you again for your e-mail, and rest assured that I will continue to work hard for Cambridge and North Dumfries.

Sincerely,

Gary Goodyear, P.C., M.P.

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Join the Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament (Waterloo Region Chapter) on Facebook.

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