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A conservative OPINION blog --with bite. OPINION by Joel Johannesen.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Conservatives finally act on the liberals’ “human rights” commissions

Written by Joel Johannesen on Friday May 30 2008 at 06:28 PM

Ezra Levant has the complete story at his web site but here’s a small tidbit:

Government to launch inquiry into CHRC “investigative techniques”, section 13

The Conservative government has introduced a motion to Parliament’s Justice Committee proposing an investigation into the abusive, corrupt practises of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The motion specifically refers to public “concerns” about the CHRC’s “investigative techniques” and their “interpretation and application” of the section 13 thought crimes provision.

The resolution, which you can read here in both official languages, was put forward by Rick Dykstra (pictured at left), the Conservative MP from St. Catherines, Ontario, with the knowledge and approval of the Justice Minister, Rob Nicholson. Here is an e-mail from Nicholson, sent to a voter just today, in which you can read his change of approach. An excerpt from Nicholson’s letter:

I would like to inform you that my caucus colleague Mr. Rick Dykstra has tabled a motion that the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights examine and make recommendations with respect to the CHRC, including its mandate, operations, and interpretation and application of provisions relating to section 13 of the CHRA, which addresses hate messages. I look forward to that review.

Jason Kenney, the Secretary of State for Multiculturalism, was also instrumental in getting this issue onto the government’s agenda.

You can read the text of the motion at Ezra’s web site, and get caught up on the whole sordid affair there, where it’s all excellently written up as developments occur. 

Posted by Joel Johannesen on   Fri, May 30, 2008 at 6:28:01 PM
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  1. Heather's avatar Heather says:

    Ok, phew, my world just tipped back on its axis. Faith restored and all that stuff…...

    Posted by Heather  from  Chilliwack, B.C.  on  Sat, May 31, 2008 at 2:12:50 PM
    — Heather's   s i g n a t u r e:

    The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.
    Ecclesiastes 10:2

  2. bluetech says:

    Ditto Heather…I haven’t had any response to my letters to the CPC explaining that I won’t send any money more unless the CPC shows some backbone on this issue…I guess this is their answer.

    Posted by bluetech  from   on  Sun, June 01, 2008 at 4:34:22 PM
  3. twh says:

    It is about time.

      But, Didn’t the Canadian media pretty well ignore this issue? Seems to me the major papers and tv networks in Canada didn’t think it was news.
      There were stories all over the internet for weeks before I read it in the Toronto Sun.
      Hopefully they will see some news value in it now.

    Posted by twh  from  Keene Ont.  on  Sun, June 01, 2008 at 4:57:49 PM
  4. Dacre says:

    This is the email Rick Dykstra sent to me on Friday.I was happy to receive it.

    I’m writing because I know that you are interested in the subject of Human Rights Commissions and I just wanted to give you an update as to what actions I am taking concerning this subject.

    I have been following this situation over the past months and due to what has been reported in the news media and the great interest that this issue has generated amongst constituents like yourself. I have come to the conclusion that this issue merits further study. That is why I have submitted a motion to the clerk of the Justice Committee, of which I am a member, to review the mandate and operations of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the application and interpretation of section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

    I know that I have the support of my Conservative colleagues on the committee for this review, however in order for my motion to pass I need the support of at least one other committee member. If my motion passes the committee will study these matters and submit a report to the House of Commons, which will include any proposed amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act that arise from the Committee’s deliberation.

    Thank you for taking the time to write me. If you have any further comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me at my community office at 905-934-6767 or by e-mail at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

    Regards,

    Rick Dykstra, M.P.,
    St. Catharines

    Posted by Dacre  from   on  Mon, June 02, 2008 at 6:35:52 AM
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