Investors !
Shareholders!
Consultants !
I feel that it is my duty to warn you that
BENNETT ENVIRONMENTAL IS A BAD IDEA !
Do you really want to invest in a company who has aroused the ire of the entire population of two Canadian provinces surrounding the Chaleur Bay ?
Never in the history of the Gaspé peninsula or of the Acadian coast has there been such a unanimous mobilisation of all communities, uniting the French, English, Micmac, Irish and Acadians .
Since June 2003, the degree of anger and actions has been steadily increasing, goaded on by the arrogance and recklessness of Bennett Environmental and the New Brunswick government.
• Anyone could see that the study paid for by Bennett was flawed :
• Everyone who looks across the bay can see that the wind dispersion model is wrong.
• The company and the government blatantly lied about dioxins .
• The combined effects with the already unacceptable pollution of the area were ignored
• Bio-accumulation was also ignored.
• A 46 000 signature petition (the adult population on both sides of the bay) plus 134 resolutions passed by town councils, community organisations and businesses were also ignored .
Bennett Environmental has lost it's credibility along with anyone associated with it. Just watch how thoroughly our federal MNA will be trounced from his seat during the coming elections. And see how much money will be lost due to a boycott of IRVING products .
Due to this whole situation, it is highly unlikely that the Bennett Incinerator will ever operate .
• Toxic waste incinerators have been banned in Europe, the U.S. and even Mexico . It is only a matter of time till they will be banned in Canada also .
• The people of the Chaleur Bay have won the hearts of a wide public due to a vast, ongoing campaign that has included the press, television, popular music and TV stars and the electronic media .
• We also have the support of a number of international organisations such as Greenpeace, the Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth, First Nations organisations , medical associations , UNESCO and others .
• Civil Disobedience and Non-Violent Direct Action training has already begun in both provinces, on both sides of the bay, supported by national and international organisations . Shipments and operation can and will be effectively blocked, by dedicated people who have no fear of arrest and who have the widespread support of the entire population.
• Links have been made, communication and friendships have been established between the Chaleur Bay area and the people of Saint-Ambroise. The continuing operation of the Saint-Ambroise plant is also highly unlikely.
There is no way the people of this area will ever permit American toxic waste to be spread into our environment. The discussion is now closed. Bennett should leave. Due to arrogant manœuvres and condescending P.R. , it has gone past even important issues like cancer rates. The pride and dignity of the people of New Brunswick and Quebec has been insulted and the world will see just how stubborn maritimers can be when it comes to protecting their homes and their children's future .
If I may make a suggestion, have your investors look into bioremediation and /or closed system technologies that don't include transport of dangerous materials through other areas or across borders .
For more information you may contact the member groups of the RETURN TO SENDER COALITION or look up one of the web sites such as www.baiedeschaleurs.net
I wish you all the best and may you have SAFE and ETHICAL investments.
Bob Eichenberger
Applied Ecology technologist
Maria, Quebec
Cibles :
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040220/clf034_1.html
http://biz.surfwax.com/files/Bennett_Environmental.html
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