The recent decision by Prime Minister Harper to prorogue parliament is one more nail in the coffin of democracy in Canada.  His publicly stated reason for proroguing parliament - to enable his government to concentrate on the next phase of the economic recovery is a complete sham.  It suggests that each and every time the PM needs to prepare new strategic plans, he will suspend day-to-day accountability of himself and his government to parliament and hence to the public. 

By taking this decision over a holiday period and with the house in recess Harper hopes that public response will be muted and that the public will largely have forgotten about it once parliament resumes in March. 

This is an issue that must be kept in the public eye.  Democracy is not being well served by Harper's actions.  He and his government must be called to account.  So, come and have your say at the February dialogue for Democracy meeting. 

The community centre was not available.  Please note the new location: 

St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church - the Gatherall room

2400 Alta vista Drive

(Located on the west side of Alta vista, just south of Randall)

Date: Tues, February 16, 2010

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Dialogue for Democracy (D4D) provides a forum for citizens to share their views and questions in an open, friendly, non-partisan environment. "Experts" introduce the subject of the day, and answer questions, but all attendees have a turn to speak. That's the D4D difference.  We would like to hear from you; come and make your voice heard! 

Also, please consider attending the "Rally Against Proroguing Parliament": Jan 23, 1pm to 4pm, on Parliament Hill.  Lots of people should be there!