Wednesday, April 9, 1997 — North Shore News — 9 (€e@@ Capilano Cam College AT CAP *» Sneak Peek ” Joffice Invigorating insights open minds Dear Editor: « “Beam me up, Scotty. There’s no intelligent life down here.” This usually rings through my head as I read about some scandal by some political fig- ure or about some decision that our socialist provincial government made. One day the government decides to waste my time by teaching me how to brush my teeth for half a year in the mandatory course CAPP (Career And Personal Planning) and the other day some student and his father decide to sue one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Mest of what I hear in the news makes the world sound stupid and frustrating. Luckily I came across the “Insights” section of the North Shore News. I was looking at a carica- ture of a scandal concerning Ted Nebbeling. It showed my MLA making a sarcastic com- ment to MLA Jenny Kwan. | enjoyed it immensely. There was an_ adjoining article “Tiresome Ted” which explained the situation in full. As I finished the article very frustrated and slightly upset, J noticed another article below, Ir was called “Two sides to Ted and Jesiny spat”. Two sides? ft sounded too good to be true. Could there be someone out there who actually sound- Not impressed by WILA Kwan's antics Dear Editor: I would like to express my Kwan-Ted Nebbeling affair. opinion about the :zcext Jenny _ First of all, Jenny Kwan had no business speaking Chinese in the legislature. Before 1 am accused of racism let me make it known that my own first language is not English or French, but Estonian: “c* [believe that Jenny Kwan and everybody else can speak their mother language among, in and friends. But the official lan- “; Guages of ‘aniada are still English and French, and these are the only languages that should be used in government business. ‘v [ suggest that if Ms. Kwan wants to speak Chinese in the leg- islature, she should go beck to where she came from and run for there. Likewise, if Mr. Nebbeling would speak Dutch in “the legislature, I would recommend that he go to Holland. “=, If T-would insist on using niy native Estonian in places other than among friends and family, anyone would be justified in telling me. to board a plane for Tallinn. “3. Ms.:Kwan, you are. in Canada. Your cheap little antics have “not endeared you to Canadians. Tom: Dreyer. North: Vancouver \ Dear Editor: ~ Re: Feb. 19. Mailbox - (Pigeon Poisoning Distur- bing). ; : It is ‘distressing, as Maric _, Sand pointed out in her letter, _to sce an animal die in convul- ‘sions. Many pigeons are brought into the Wildlife Rescue hospital with sitnilar - symptoms by both the public and the SPCA, ‘We are working with the SPCA and the pesticide branch of the provincial gov- -- ernment to ban the use of the .peison,. known as Avitrol, . used. on corn to “deter” pigeons. ‘4 Currently the provincial ‘authorities are notified of: SPECIALISTS SION ; Pigeon pesticide probed every confirmed case of poi- soning with Avitrol-laced corn that we get, and the exact site where the bird was found. We, too, are concerned that other ‘non-target species are affected. The situation is under review at present, so hopeful- ly it will not be long before pigeons are spared this cruel death. Physical deterrents and control of widespread feeding and garbage are usually more effective, humane and long- lasting. Elizabeth Thunstrom Community Relations Wildlife Rescue Association of 3.C. B.C.A.A. - A.R.A, APPROVED CENTRE > \ e D all make: . collision repairs ~ “LIFETIME GUARANTEE” | AS LONG AS YOU OWN YOUR CAR ed just, fair and downnght smart? Well, as I finished reading the article I felt like Popeye buzzed on spinach. I was invigorated by the hope that someone out there might think that Jenny Kwan is an overly melodramatic MLA who just gave Ted Nebbeling a cheap shot. By more racist than Jenny Kwan’s calling him a far in English. I like “insights” because the writer is not bound by the shackles of politically correct- ness. Noel Wright sounds like a smart man to me, and it is because of his article that I am writing. [also think that the human rights hearing involving Doug regarding the Holocaust and, even if I don’t support them, I think it’s important for him to voice them. It is his constitu- tional right to be able to think and write what he wishes. | like reading other people’s opinions. They open my mind even wider and they are fun to read, even if I am against them. the way, I think that Mr. Collins is Nebbeling’s comment is no ig ted white, m.p. grossly unfair. Whatever his opinions may be Robert Hajdu hajdu@pperf.minet.com advertorial, April 9/97 ROGERS PHONE-IN Last Thursday evening, Rogers Community Channel 4 produced an open line television show which gave cailers the opportunity to ask me questions in an open public forum. The show was a great success, with the lines jammed for the entire hour, thanks to Rogers and everyone who picked wp the telephone and tried to get through. My special thanks though, go out to those political opponents who called to take their best shots at both me and Reform policies — without you the program would not have been nearly as interesting. | was hoping that the program would be repeated some time after today's date so that t could publish the times in this week's report, but unfortunately all three repeat showings occurred within the last few days. However, for those of you who did manage to ses the broadcast, here are some updates on issues. raised by callers. oan BILL C-75 Chief Bill Wiliams called to ask for my voting position on Bill C-75, the First Nation Land Management Act. He also wanted to know why the Reform Critic for Indian Affairs was recommending a vote against the Bill. Unfortunately | did not have details on hand, so | invited Chief Williams, several times during the discussion, to call my office the next day for an explanation. As of the time of writing, | have not heard from Chief Williams, but here is some background information on C-75 and Reform's objections to its provisions. The Bill establishos an _ alternative management regime for 14 Indian bands, giving them community conirol over the lands and resources within their reserves. Passage of the Bili would enable them to enact iaws respecting interests in reserve fand, and respecting the development, conservation, protection, management, use and possession of that land. On the surface this sounds quite reasonable, but Reform is objecting to the Bill on the basis that it is just another example of creating special arrangements for groups of people based on race. What the Reform Party wouid like to see with respect to aboriginal § property rights, is a mechanism whereby, through a democratic vote, First Nations “opt- in”. Bill C-75 creates, in effect, one more “opting out” mechanism, and a special set of circumstances which apply only to 14 specific First Nations. We believe this will begin a process of “baikanization”, while failing to guarantee that there will be self-sufficiency or that economic development benefits will trickle down to band members. Regardless of Reform’s position on C-75, | the power to pass the Bill prior to the upcoming election lies 100% with the Liberal Government, so the frustration Chief Williams is experiencing, and which showed through clearly in his call, is entirely due to stalling by the Liberals, and has nothing to do with Reform. My offer to the Chief stil! remains open though — if he can demonstrate to me that a majority of North Vancouver constituents would like me to vote FOR the Bill, } would be pleased to do so in the event that it comes before the House. : IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS On Friday | was in touch with the lady who cafied the program about her niece, who is working as a nanny and has a 19 year old daughter who is being treated as a foreign student. It turns out that the niece is in Canada on a nanny work permit, as opposed to being a landed immigrant, sc the niece’s daughier does not qualify as an immigrant, and the foreign student status is justified under present immigration laws. Also on Friday, | had an interesting conversation with some students at Capilano Coliege, who had misinterpreted my answer to the question about helping immigrants with problems. They had conctuded that unless a person is a Canadian citizen, my office will not assist. It struck me that other people may aiso have misinterpreted my position so ! decided to clarify it here. My office has no hesitation whatsoever in assisting persons who aiready have landed immigrant status, but | draw the line at acting as an advocate for people who have not yet received that status. Prior to being approved as an immigrant myself, the last thing | would have thought of doing would:have been to coniact a Canadian MP to ask for 2 letter of reference or assistance with my immigration application. Consequently, | do not consider it to be one of my responsibilities to act as an immigration consultant for non-Canadians who want to find a way to fast track their application via an MP's office. There are plenty of immigration consultants who specialize in such services, and assistance is | also available directly from the Immigration Department. Once again, many thanks to Rogers for producing the progrem, and to al! those who watched and/or called in to the show. 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