Did Harper Chastise John Cummings

[Digby]

John Cummings still their fisheries critic ? somebody told me Harper removed him because of his speaking out on the coruption in native right s issues .

Just rumer ?

I actually use to like John Cummings , i don't know if i would agree with Harper wanting him shut up , if its True .

Maybe just rumer

[willy]

Cummings is now an advisor to the fisheries critic. Harper now has to have representation from all sides of the country. Loyola Hern is the new critic. John respects Loyola and will work well with him.

John is a respected member who does a great job of fighting for issues. You are right that Harper and Cummins didn't agree on the Westbank treaty. Cummins is worried about how our constitution will apply to a third order of government. As so much of the past few days has been about protecting charter rights, it is a Conservative candidate that has been working hard to ensure all citizens would benefit from the charter, including the first nations under new self governing treaties.

The Conservatives are the one party that allows it's caucus to hold a variety of views. This helps open debate and our democracy.

[takeanumber]

The Conservatives are the one party that allows it's caucus to hold a variety of views. This helps open debate and our democracy.

I prefer to know how my MP will vote according to the national policy.

So--I must ask: enhance democracy for who?

The backbenchers? Or the people?

I prefer the latter.

[willy]

Glad to know takeanumber that you like to elect trained seals that vote the party line. I would prefer my MP to seek a level of input where possible and educate the constituents on the issues as much as possible.

John Cummins is very good at sharing documents that outline the positions and seeking feedback.

Would you rather all decision be made for 4 years based on an election platform that may or may not be relevant in a year?

This is all about degrees, key election promises are run on should be respected and votes should go that way. Emerging issues such as treaty resolution needs MPs to seek guidance and local debate that is brought back to caucus and considered.

John Renolds yesterday talked about this. He said only 4 in 10 may vote for me but I must try and represent all my constituents.

[Digby]

There is A native band here in Digby County Nova Scotia , Called Bear River Band , They are mic macs . They refused to Sign the agreement with DFO ,if they sign it they would be rained on with tax dollars , some of these bands recieved millions and millions in fishing licences fr signing this agreement . They just will not take the money from DFO .

I only wish the public of Canada could hear their Former Chief Sherry Pictou tell why they will not Sign for millions . I heard her Give a Speach to the Minister of fisheries Thebeau about 1-2 years ago . I only wish canadas public could of heard her speach . I think Harper Would of Kept John Cummins .

The Bear River Band in my opinion are Heros of Honesty in a very corrupt world they are surrounded by dishonesty .

They won't take the Money , If they sign they would be rained on with millions , but they refuse at a cost of poverty .

Some of the Bands that have signed the chiefs houses are filled with Gold , Tax payers Gold . Bear River is an exsample of yes there still are some good people in this land .

[caesar]

Every party allows their MP to hold differing views. Like the Conservatives though they like them to keep their mouths shut when their views are controversial. Come voting time in parliament; on an important government issue they WILL vote they way they are told to by their leader.If they do not; cabinet minister get back benched; others usually end up sitting as independents or switching parties.

The Conservatives will not be this open party that allows their MPs to vote with their conscience.

[Digby]

The native rights Issue Was just too Hot a Topic , John Cummins is right on this issue its full of Corruption .

But Harper had to Shut him up as it was to hot an issue .

For it to win an Election the public would need true education . But at this time the crooked liberals have the public decieved into beleaveing it was the right thing to do .

If the public was ever truely educated on whats going on behide the sceenes in this native treaty rights payout .

They would be discusted and never vote Liberal again for eternity . millions and millions and million s would make Quebec sponser ship look like a minor issue .

But you could not touch this issue as it would bring on racism . And the public have no idea how corrupt the liberals have been under the umbrella of native rights .

Even some Native bands Are totally discusted with what the liberals have done here with millions and millions of tax dollars . Talk to Bear River , Let them tell it !

[Remus]

The Conservatives are the one party that allows it's caucus to hold a variety of views. This helps open debate and our democracy.

I prefer to know how my MP will vote according to the national policy.

So--I must ask: enhance democracy for who?

The backbenchers? Or the people?

I prefer the latter.

Then why vote in M.P.s at all? Why don't we get rid of them all together save some money, change the system, and just vote for a president?

There was once a time where individual M.P. mattered and could make a difference without being in cabinet.