I have to say that listening to the landowners throughout the hearings process on Site C dam is heart wrenching.
I do not think it's acceptable that the final decision makers are not in the room, face-to-face with the people whose heritage, homes and livelihoods would be destroyed by this project if it is approved.
Part of the responsibility associated with decision-making is coming to terms with your conscience. If you're not in the room to dialogue first-hand with those whose lives you are gravely impacting and experiencing the emotion associated with the discussion, then how are you taking full responsibility, or, shouldering the weight of your decision? It isn't right to avoid this - it's inhuman.
Andrea Morison, MA
Co-ordinator, Peace Valley Environment Association
Fort St. John
