Where do politicians stand on public review of Nanoose Bay?

Where do B.C. (and federal) politicians stand
on public review of Nanoose Bay?

Gordon Campbell, MLA , leader of the BC Liberals:

"I can tell you that B.C. Liberals are in favour of a full public review of all the positive and negative aspects of this (CFMETR) issue." - April 11, 1996

Jack Weisgerber, MLA, leader of B.C. Reform Party:

" Reform B.C. does support a full public review of CFMETR prior to any decision on renewal or cancellation of the Canada-US Nanoose Agreement. Given the proximity of this potentially hazardous testing to Vancouver Island, our party advocates an extensive process of public consultation with local residents." - March 18, 1996

Stuart Parker, leader of the B.C. Green Party:

"The Green Party supports a public review of the Nanoose Testing Range. Until such a review is carried out, however, the B.C. Government should demand an immediate shutdown of the range until the review process is complete." - April 25, 1996.

Bob Ringma, MP (Reform) for Nanaimo-Cowichan:

"In the interest of my constituents, I would encourage you to make any formal discussions on renewal or cancelation of this (Nanoose) agreement subject to full public participation and review." - Feb. 16, 1996, in a letter to then Liberal Defence Minister David Collenette.

Glen Clark, NDP premier of B.C:

"As you are aware, the Province of British Columbia cancelled the license of occupation for the Nanoose test range and is currently involved in litigation on this matter." - November 14, 1997

"Cancelling the agreement is intended to demonstrate that there are consequences to the United States when it ignores its international obligations, including the Pacific Salmon Treaty. I do, however, realize that there are specific concerns about the operation of the test range at Nanoose. Bay. Those concerns will be addressed whether or not the U.S. implements fully and fairly the Pacific Salmon Treaty." - June 25, 1997

"I would drop Nanowose tomorrow in exchange for really good progress on those [American overfishing] fronts" - quoted in Victoria Times-Colonist: Jan. 28, 1999

Jean Chretien: (then) leader of the opposition Liberals:

"The Liberal Party understands your concern. We believe that a further assessment [of nuclear ships in B.C.] - with a full opportunity for public input - would be useful." - September 24, 1993 letter to the Victoria Peace Centre.

Hedy Fry, MP (Liberal, Van- Centre):

""I'm not sure a public hearing is the way to go." - June 26, 1996

"CFMETR is an essential part of Canada's national defence and security and fulfills an international defence treaty obligation. ...Currently, 90 jobs and an annual contribution of between $8 -$10 million in salaries, construction, and subsidies benefit the local economy." - Sept 25 1997 (one month after NCC hand-delivered a copy of the Ruitenbeek report to Hedy Fry in person !)

Minister of National Defence: "...the decision for renewal [of the Nanoose Agreement] falls outside the jurisdiction of the Nanoose First Nation and the Province of British Columbia." - September 1, 1995 letter from senior policy advisor Randall McCauley.