Aaargh! You won’t believe this. Christy Clark is trying to change the BC Society Act to give deep-pocketed interests new powers to drag any community group that opposes them into court. The changes would allow private interests to sue environmental and community groups for opposing their projects, tying those groups up in expensive court battles. Environmental organizations, neighbourhood associations, churches, you name it -- they could all find themselves targeted if Clark’s plan goes through. The potential impact of this policy is chilling. It could effectively muzzle free expression and public debate across British Columbia, striking at the very heart of our democratic values and giving unprecedented power to those with the deepest pockets. This is wrong and the NDP is going to fight it. But we need your help. Please visit DontMuzzleBC.ca right now to add your voice and show Christy Clark that we won’t stand for this. This plan affects over 27,000 groups across the province. It could bankrupt small community organizations, muzzle public dissent, and force non-profits to fight against constant legal proceedings from anyone who disagrees with their work. The legislative session ends this Thursday, and we have a simple goal: get as many people as possible to join our campaign before the legislature adjourns. Please add your name to DontMuzzleBC.ca now to send Christy Clark a message before it’s too late. With your help, we can stop this. -John Horgan Leader – BC New Democrats
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 06:33:53 +0000
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