Letter to Dr. Hedy Fry about Bill C-304
Here is the letter that I sent to my Member of Parliament , the Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, asking her to support Bill C-304 an Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing Canadians. Here is link to the Act which would operationalize Canada’s international commitments to provide housing for everyone in this country.Bill C-304
11 January 2010
Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry MP
Denman Place Mall,
106 – 1030 Denman St
Vancouver, B.C.
V6G 2M6
604.666.0135
fryh@parl.gc.ca
Re: Bill C-304 An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing.
Dear Dr. Fry:
Homelessness and affordable housing is one of the most critical issues that face the City of Vancouver. It is estimated that there are over 1600 people living on the streets of Vancouver. As we move into the cold winter months the city is again opening emergency shelters to house the homeless. These shelters represent a temporary response to a problem that clearly necessitates a more sustained response.
The issue of homelessness and affordable housing needs a comprehensive national strategy. In this regard Bill C-304, “ An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians” represents a excellent opportunity to develop a national housing plan that is going to house all Canadians. I am requesting as my Member of Parliament that you support this bill when it comes back to Parliament for final reading.
Yours truly
Brent Granby
Here is the response that I got from Dr. Fry’s office. If there is any fast breaking develops of this issue I will keep you posted. It is important to let your MP know that you are following this Bill and are going to keep track on how they are going to voted one it.
“Dear Mr. Granby,
Thank you for your email regarding Bill C-304. Dr. Fry appreciates your concerns in this serious matter. I will bring your letter to her attention.
Kind Regards,
Office of the Hon. Dr. Hedy Fry, P.C/Bureau de l’hon. Hedy Fry, C.P.
Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre/Députée de Vancouver-Centre
Chair of the BC Liberal Caucus/Présidente du caucus de la C.-B
Room 583, Confederation Bldg/Pièce 583, Édifice de la Confédération
House of Commons/Chambres des Communes
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6
Tel/Tél: (613) 992-3213
Fax/Téléc: (613) 995-0056
Email/Courriel: fryh@parl.gc.ca”
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