Letter/Phone blitz

Get a group of friends together or set up a table in your community and encourage passersby to: 

1) Send a letter to Justin Trudeau!
You can find our open letter to the Prime Minister at http://hungerstrikesitec.weebly.com/open-letter-to-justin-trudeau.html. Sign, add your comments, and send via email to justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca or send postage free to :
Justin Trudeau
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6

2) Phone Blitz!
Call these people:
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau                                                                                          613-995-0253
Premier Christy Clark                                                                                                          250-387-1715
Your MP                                                                                                                                                                              Search here
Your MLA                                                                                                                                   Search here
Minister of Environment Mary Polak                                                                               250-387-1187
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone                                     250-387-1978

“Hello, my name is ______, and I am calling to urge [insert politician] to show true political leadership and call for an immediate halt to construction of the Site C Dam! A young woman's life was put in danger and she was taken to hospital with no recognition from government at either level. I would like my elected representatives to step up and address our concerns by stopping this project immediately.”

B.C. Hydro C.E.O. Jessica McDonald -                 604-528-1600 (type in McDonald Jessica when prompted)

“Hello, my name is _____, and I’m calling to urge Jessica McDonald to stop construction on the Site C dam and respect the rights of the Treaty 8 First Nations. Our protest continues, and BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald has a responsibility to the people of BC to listen to and address our concerns.”

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Talking Points

• lack of consultation with First Nations and ongoing court cases by some First Nations to stop the dam
• no review by B.C. Utilities Commission
• threat to food security and enough agricultural land to feed 1 million people
• does not offer long term job security
• threatens a wildlife corridor and migratory bird mating grounds

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Twitter: @vanhungerstrike
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Email: hungerstrikevancouver@gmail.com

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