An open letter to MP Russ Hiebert (South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale):
I am writing to ask you to give your support to Ontario MP Terence Young’s private member’s Bill C-648 requiring health warning labels on cellphones, Wi-Fi routers and other radiation-emitting wireless devices sold across Canada.
The wording and spirit of this non-partisan bill has been carefully considered, and it deserves a serious second reading in the House.
Governments and authorities worldwide are now beginning to act decisively on the growing number of studies regarding the dangers of wireless infrastructure and RF radiation-emitting devices.
Businesses and industries, and Canada’s provincial MLAs, councils and authorities, claim they can do nothing about the matter because they base their actions on decisions made by federal leaders, such as yourself. Our Canadian federal government is lagging far behind in this regard.
I realize that you, yourself, do not plan to run again but, between now and the election, I, and many others, ask you to do your part to communicate your support to your colleagues and constituents. Credible voices are needed to help awareness grow.
It has been pointed out that Bill C-648 will likely be “in waiting” for second reading until after the 2015 federal election. This is unfortunate, to say the least.
Kudos to Mr. Young for giving MPs a chance to do what is right.
I would like to know where you stand on this. Do you dismiss Mr. Young’s proposal or support it?
Whether or not you support the bill needs to be clarified before the upcoming election.
I know you must be very busy with your remaining responsibilities as an MP but, if possible, please be so kind as to respond. It will help me, and others, decide how to vote.
Linda Ewart, White Rock