Even though the house and now the senate is rushing Bill C-36 threw, there is still hope in stopping it!

And it is thanks to all of you! In the Tuesday December 7th senate debate, two senators had the guts to stand up and ask some real questions. Citing that he had received thousands of emails from concerned Canadians who want Shawn Buckley to appear before the Senate committee.

Quote "The honourable senator talked about consultation. I have received thousands of emails asking that Mr. Shawn Buckley appear before the Senate committee. However, when I brought that motion forward at committee, it was voted down unanimously by the Conservative members of the committee. To say that there was consultation is an exaggeration."

Senator Cordy brought questions about Clause 14(1)(d)(i) that reads:

(d) a recall or measure that is initiated for human health or safety reasons by

(i) a foreign entity,

I found that some of the answers that he received were shocking and very telling. Here is some highlights of the conversation. The full version can be found HERE

Senator Cordy: My question is not related to other government organizations, with which I have do not have a problem. The difficulty I have was expressed at the committee: The recall can be initiated by a foreign entity.

The honourable senator has not given me a good definition of "foreign entity." When I asked her specifically if a foreign entity includes private businesses in another country, the honourable senator did not address that question in her answer. Perhaps she can tell the house whether a private business in another country is considered a foreign entity under the bill.

Senator Martin: A "foreign entity" is one that is not in Canada, which will include governments and regulatory counterparts.

This bill governs what happens in Canada when there is a recall. Any information is shared only with persons or governments that carry out functions related to the protection of human health, safety or the environment in relation to these consumer products.

Senator Cordy: My question is: Does it include private companies?

Senator Martin: I do not know about private companies. That is something I cannot answer at this time. In terms of the process and the act that is governed in Canada, it includes the regulatory counterparts and government departments in other jurisdictions.


Senator Baker also brought forth questions about health Canada's inspectors not having to get a regular warrant to search a persons home. His questions were answered with responses like this one from Senator Martin.
"In today's globalized marketplace, many businesses are in homes or dwelling houses. When such is the case, and it is established and known, an inspector may enter as the inspector would enter a business in a mall or other location."

The debate then adjourned after senator Day finished with:
In view of the fact that we presented several amendments last week and they were voted down, but that the minister has not yet had the six months to consider those amendments, if we delay passage of this bill for six months, I was wondering if perhaps the minister would have an opportunity to see that these particular amendments are appropriate.

Some Hon. Senators: Hear, hear.

Some Hon. Senators: Oh, oh.

Senator Martin: Judging from the response, I am sure that the honourable senator also agrees on the importance and urgency of this bill, the fact that it has been several years in the making, that the stakeholders are waiting, and that all honourable senators have already given their support in principle.

Senator Day: The difficulty with the response that I heard from the other side is that they are the same people who the last time voted against the amendments which the minister later saw the wisdom of accepting.

Senator Martin refusing to answer the question of private companies in foreign countries falling under the "foreign entity" title, and the answer about our globalized marketplace making it necessary for the uncommon conditions to get a warrant to search a private home are huge! When the real questions are asked the legality and truth starts to shine through!

The senators are being left with very little choice now. They are having to ask the real questions, because the Canadian public is making their voices heard! But don't stop now! Keep it up. The louder the voices become the more they have to listen.

Once again here is the list of the senators and their contact info. Please keep it up!! Let them know your concerns about this bill.

Thank you senator Cordy and senator Baker!
Oh and Senator Martin. The "stakeholders" can wait as long as it takes. The freedoms and rights of the Canadian public out weigh whatever role they have in this!