Yesterday, the government’s Throne Speech emphasized continued growing of the economy and, predictably, disappointing on the environment, especially the crucial issue of water shortage and water management. Climate change policy continues to focus on expensive technology (carbon capture and storage) with weak targets, reflecting a government still in denial about our major contribution to Canada’s carbon emissions.

On First Nations issues the Speech commented on ‘continuing consultations with First Nations” over resource extraction – recognized as a charade as a number of Bands have indicated, especially in the oilsands and Lubicon lands. (Friday is a rally in support of the Lubicon – visit the Events section of my webpage)

Small wonder that people feel disconnected from the political process and distrust the process!