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Time for COPE to THINK Democracy - Democracy under attack by COPE

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
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Author(s): 
Leyden, Jim
Date: 
2003-08-22
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a letter condemning the non-democratic actions by the COPE city council in its relationship with the CRAB Park Squatters. It discusses the respectful use of the park by homeless aboriginal squatters and the pursuit of an injunction against the squat by the Parks Board. It criticizes COPE for their lack of consultation and denying legal council for the squatters. It compares COPES actions with those of the previous NPA city council. It asks people to write COPE in support of the CRAB Park Squatters.
Keywords: 
COPE; squatters; urban aboriginal people; community consultation; social housing; Crab Park; Parks Board; City bylaws; homelessness; legal issues