And now:Ish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: From: Connie Fogal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: NanooseDecision 2:00pmSept21 The Human Rights Institute of Canada, Archbishop Lazar Puhalo of the Ukrainian Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada, Citizens Concerned About Free Trade, Rose-Marie Larsson, Defence of Canadian Liberty Committee, and Constance Fogal were in B.C. Supreme Court September 17,1999 to ask for an order setting aside the transfer of the Nanoose Bay lands from BC to the federal government. The B.C.Supreme Court hands down its decision Tuesday Sept 21,1999 whether it will overturn the Nanoose Bay land transfer from BC to the Federal government pending a full hearing on the legality of the expropriation. The federal government formally took possession of the land today, Friday September 17,1999. It did so by order in council made September 14,1999 by which the government reduced the number of days the federal crown is supposed to wait before taking possession of the base from 90 days to 1 day. So what is the big hurry? What great defence need exists that propels our federal government ahead so fast? Is there a promised deal already made between our executive branch of government and the United States that overrides the duty our government has to us, its citizens? Once again it is not our elected representatives making these decisions that run roughshod over us. Our Parliament is not even sitting.It is only the Prime Minister, his cabinet and a small number of bureaucrats directing the lawyers acting for them using the taxpayers money to oppose the Citizens. The main argument of the federal government lawyers on behalf of the government is that we, the citizens, have no right to ask the court for protection. (The Standing issue.). But, they say, even if we do, it is too late because the feds have already done the deed by chopping their required waiting time from 90 days to 1 day. (The mootness issue). You see, the Rule of Law does not apply, apparently, to the feds. Tune in sometime after September 21 to find out whether the BCSC has the will to find in the interest of the citizens. If you can get there , it is important that you be there. 2:00 p.m Tuesday September 21,1999 800 Smythe St Vancouver BC. Courtroom to be assigned on September 21. (We were moved five times today before they finally found a courtroom big enough to accommodate us for the hearing of our application.) Remember, the struggle continues past September 21,1999. Our show of growing strength is very important for all of us. It makes a difference. These bureaucrats in the executive arm of government who advise and direct government make their living by virtue of paycheques from our tax dollars. Similarly, the few decision makers who are elected receive their paycheques from our tax dollars. It does not hurt for us to remind them of that. Canada has not become East Timor, yet. Quizz of the day: What issue did the press gives most coverage? Medical research on the size of infant penises? Or citizens in court to get back their sovereignty? Connie Fogal DEFENCE of CANADIAN LIBERTY COMMITTEE/LE COMITÉ de la LIBERTÉ CANADIENNE C/0 CONSTANCE FOGAL LAW OFFICE, #401 -207 West Hastings St., Vancouver, B.C. V6B1H7 Tel: (604)687-0588; fax: (604) 872 -1504 or (604) 688-0550;cellular(604) 202 7334; E-MAIL [EMAIL PROTECTED]; www.canadianliberty.bc.ca “The constitution of Canada does not belong either to Parliament, or to the Legislatures; it belongs to the country and it is there that the citizens of the country will find the protection of the rights to which they are entitled” Supreme Court of Canada A.G. of Nova Scotia and A.G. of Canada, S.C.R. 1951 pp 32
