(The VOICE has been informed that the Provincial Government has finally decided to announce a contribution for Nepal earthquake relief work on Friday – after all the pressure we put on them. Well, better late than never, I suppose!)
IT is now crystal-clear that it’s not about multiculturalism but the POLITICS OF VOTES that matter to Premier Christy Clark and her B.C. Liberals.
Their hypocrisy has been brutally exposed by their CALLOUSNESS at the intense suffering of the people of Nepal following Saturday’s earthquake in that country.
If there had been an earthquake in India or China or the Philippines or Vietnam, Clark’s reaction would have been to immediately issue a statement at least.
WHY?
Because there are lots of Indians and Chinese and Filipinos and Vietnamese in B.C. and their votes matter to the B.C. Liberals and other political parties as well.
But there are just a few thousand Nepalese (or Nepali) Canadians – and they are not rich like some other small communities in Canada that are able to influence the federal and provincial governments.
So isn’t it quite evident that multiculturalism is ABUSED by slimy politicians?
(Photos courtesy of Salesian Missions / FindYourMission.org.)
AS I wrote online on Tuesday: “It is shameful that B.C. Premier Christy Clark has yet to announce any contribution for Nepal earthquake relief work.
“This is from a premier and Liberal government that is always playing the multicultural card.
“On the other hand, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne on Monday announced Ontario will contribute $1 million for relief efforts to meet the urgent needs of people affected by the earthquake in Nepal.
“Clark and her Liberal government don’t think Nepal is important enough, I guess.
“When I contacted the Liberal’s media relations on Monday about this, they told me that an announcement was going to be made about B.C.’s contribution.
“But NOTHING happened.
“So I have sent these hypocrites another reminder today (Tuesday).”
CLARK has not even had the decency to issue a statement to sympathize with the Nepali people.
South Asians and other so-called ethnic communities should beware of such politicians who just want to use us.
EVEN the NDP took days to react. NDP MLA Sue Hammell issued the following statement only on Tuesday:
“On behalf of the New Democrat Caucus we offer heartfelt condolences to the people of Nepal and Northern India who lost family and friends in the recent earthquake and its aftermath. This tragedy has brought misery to so many people in that region and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims.
“We also stand and mourn with the British Columbian Nepalese and South Asian communities who have lost loved ones in this terrible disaster, and applaud all Canadians, agencies and individuals who are aiding the Nepal victims in so many ways. Our hope is for a strong and quick recovery for the people of Nepal.”
