LETTER — MP’s vote against anti-violence bill disgraceful

Open Letter to Cathy McLeod Regarding M444

Dear Ms. McLeod,

I am a constituent in the riding you represent and I think its disgraceful that you voted against M-444, a motion for a National Action Plan to Address Violence Against Women.

Violence against women is still a very real threat. Are you aware that in our country one woman is killed every week because of domestic violence? How can you, as a woman and former health care professional, be so out of touch with this issue and the constituents in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding?

Are you unaware of what happened to Angela Wilson in Clearwater last year?

She lost her life and her babies lost a stable, loving home with their mother. Its hard to fathom everything else they have lost. They have been in foster care for over a year while Angela’s family fights the system to gain custody.

Clearwater is a very small community. This tragedy touched everyone I know.

Please explain to me in your own words why you think that as a nation we don’t need a coordinated National Action Plan to Address Violence Against Women.

With votes like this, and others you have been making recently, I find it increasingly difficult to believe that you are in office to represent the constituents in your riding. I am angry, frustrated, and saddened by your lack of understanding and compassion.

CHARLENE LAU
Clearwater