Leader of Canada's Opposition Party Writes Letter of Support

December 11, 2001

Dear Ms. (name withheld):

Thank you very much for your email of November 21st. I appreciate you taking the time to keep me up to date on your efforts on behalf of those arrested in China for practising Falun Gong.

As you may well know, Scott Reid, Canadian Alliance Member of Parliament for Lanark-Carlen, as well as other members of our caucus, have taken a keen interest in the safety and well-being of those detained for practising Falun Gong. I am deeply troubled over the treatment that these individuals receive and sincerely hope for a peaceful resolution that sees the human rights of those who practice Falun Gong respected.

Like you, the Canadian Alliance believes that Canada can and should play a major role in fostering and protecting human rights. We will continue to speak out against human rights abuses around the world, and will do what we can to bring pressure to bear on those governments in a way which will benefit their citizens and global neighbours.

Thank you once again for getting in touch with me.

Respectfully yours,

Stockwell Day, M.P.
Leader of the Opposition