"MARK ME CANADIAN"
SAYS VOICE OF CANADIANS COMMITTEES
TORONTO (March, 1996) - Freedom Party is putting its support behind Voice of
Canadians' upcoming MARK ME CANADIAN campaign. To that end, we are spreading
the word and encouraging our members and supporters to participate in their
protest. Led by Dick Field, Voice of Canadians is a national affiliation of
citizen committees dedicated to issues such as decreased taxation and spending,
the elimination of official multiculturalism and official bilingualism, and an
end to political correctness through the protection of freedom of speech.
CENSUS BY RACE?
That's why Voice of Canadians has launched its MARK ME CANADIAN campaign. For
the first time in Canadian history, Canadians will be forced to provide racial
information about themselves in the upcoming MAY 14 CENSUS.
Section 29 of Canada's Statistics Act provides for a fine not exceeding $500 or
three months in jail - or both - for "knowingly giv(ing) false or misleading
information" on the census forms, whether caused by "refusal or neglect, or
false answer or deception."
Without the alarm sounded by groups like the Voice of Canadians, "CANADIAN" may
not have been among the available responses on the 1996 census forms.
Fortunately, that option is now available.
WHAT A DISGRACE!
"Surely one of the most offending actions to be taken by the Liberal government
of Canada must be the intent of the government to ask all Canadians their
racial origin on Census 1996," says Field. "Why is this dictatorial government
doing this? Here is why, in Statistics Canada's own words: 'This information is
required for programs under the Employment Equity Act, which promotes equal
opportunity for everyone.' "Let us tell this arrogant government that
Canadians will not stand for any attempt to divide us by race, ethnicity, or
any other designation. It is offensive and against our most deeply held values.
"Spread the word. Say NO! to race based Census 1996! Say YES! to 'Mark me
Canadian!'" To that end, Voice of Canadians has prepared posters, "cling"
stickers. postcard sets, lapel ribbons, and mail stickers to help Canadians
voice their objections to the government's racist agenda. Anyone interested in
supporting the census campaign is encouraged to contact:
