Message in the air

On Monday April 3rd, the day after the Walk for Democracy, the 39th Parliament of Canada will be called to order. Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers across the country, and the voices of tens of thousands of Canadians, members of Parliament won’t be allowed to forget that Canadians remain outraged over the undemocratic actions of the current government. Vancouver-Kingsway’s fight has served as a wake-up call to all Canadians – our fight is everyone’s fight.

When MP’s head to Parliament Hill next Monday they’ll be delivered a powerful message – a message in the air – that no one will forget.

Message in the Air is the brainchild of Manuel Pereda, who was one of the Emerson Nine ithat staged a sit-in at Emerson’s constituency office on February 25th. Local press got wind of the story – this article in the National Post is written by Vancouver Province columnist Ian Bailey.

“We’re going to send a message to him in Ottawa,” said Pereda. “This has gone beyond just the matter of crossing the floor. Now it’s a matter of Mr. Emerson not even being available to his constituents.”

Emerson’s press secretary has repeatedly declined to return calls and e-mails from The Province seeking comment on the minister’s troubles in the riding.

Manuel’s project deserves our support – you can donate online on the Message in the Air website, or do it in person at the Walk for Democracy this Sunday.