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What has been the effect of the following government actions on women in our community?According to Patrick Wong MLA speaking in the Legislature, restraint and cuts have been applied 'fairly and justly' and the budget is 'reasonable, realistic and responsible'. If you disagree with Patrick Wong and the Premier, please let them know. E-mail Patrick Wong MLA and the Premier.
- elimination of Ministry of Women's Equality
- funding cuts to women's centres
- elimination of employment equity in public service
- reduced minimum training wage
- cutting of legal aid
- elimination of Human Rights Commission
- elimination of Seniors supplement
- welfare cuts for single-parent families
- cuts to childcare subsidies
- cuts to health care and an increase in premiums
(Text provided - edit as required)If pop-up text does not function on your computer, you may wish to copy, post and send the following text to Patrick Wong and Gordon Campbell ([email protected] and [email protected]).
Dear Patrick Wong and Premier Campbell -I disagree with your contention that the budget is 'reasonable, realistic and responsible'. Quite to the contrary, cuts to social services, health, education and legal aid are producing unnecessary hardship for women and their families in this community. Your government must change direction.
Sincerely, (your name and location)
Contact person for Women React - Wanda Andrade
E-mail [email protected] to join the Grassroots network
URL: http://www.vcn.bc.ca/grsvk/womreact.html