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Founded in 1918 Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, July 26,1990 Vol9, No 4

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Above: Demonstrators blocade the street outside of Tom Siddon's constituency office.

Police request that demonstrators end road blocade.

Left: Vigil participants mark the second week of the standoff between Quebec police and the Mohawks at Oka

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P / T H E SUMMER UBYSSEY July 26,1990

Siddon’s office, road blockaded by Paul Dayson

Natives and members of the Vancouver Road Blockade Sup- port Group moved to occupy Min- ister of Indian and Northern Af- fairs Tom Siddon’s Richmond constituency offke on Tuesday.

Arriving shortly after noon, the protestors found the ofice closed and settled down in the halls to wait.

The Vancouver Road Block- ade Support Group is in “full sup- port of the Mohawks at Oka,” said spokesperson Penny Singh. They support “all the native nations and their struggle for title and ju- risdiction of their lands,” she said.

Singh said that the group chose to occupy Siddon’s office because they “want to know why he hasn’t been negotiating.”

Singh said she believed “the

office was tipped and they knew we were coming. Avoidance is a big factor here.”

Ofice staff did not return until shortly before 2pm.

Vivian Vosberg, constitu- ency assistant to Siddon said, “I can assure you that he is dealing with the situation,” when she was asked by Ron Dan of the Lil’wat Nation about Siddon’s position.

This was met with skepti- cism of the protestors.

Dan asked to speak with the minister or a representative by phone. Vosbergresponded by say- ing she “would pass (the pro- testors’) concerns on.”

One protestor asked, W h y don’t you call him (Siddon) now?” Another protestor added, “The whole countrfs waiting.”

Vosberg explained the of- fice’s closure by saying the staff

flak over Mohawk

had been out running errands, and the office would open shortly. The staff then left again.

Dan said, “I think they’d like to wait us out.”

Soon after the protestors left the hall and made their way out of the building onto the street. They then blocked east bound traf€ic on Granville Avenue near Number Three Road.

While protestors blocked the road shouting slogans like “Na- tive justice now” and “sit in, sit in, get the word, this is not Johan- nesburg”, others walked back through the stopped vehicles dis- tributing leaflets and talking to the drivers.

The blockade lasted five min- utes before being lifted, to allow traffic to pass, and then the pro- testors blocked the street again chanting while leaflets were dis-

tributed. Most drivers were sympa-

thetic to the protestors. “I feel like going to work,” one driver said, “but I support what they [the protestors] are doing.”

Many drivers honked their horns and waved to the protestors as they drove past.

Other people felt that while the Mohawks had legitimate cause to set up blockades these protestors were, as the passenger in one van said, “just blowing i t out of proportion ... and shouldn’t be blockading a road that is not disputed.”

One driver tried, but failed to drive a silver Volvo through the blockade.

After the second blockade had been removed a RCMP con- stable arrived.

Constable Hermann asked

the protestors to keep off the road saying, “more than enough people will see you on he side of the road.” He said that the RCMP had received “a half dozen calls about blocking the road.”

After speaking to the con- stable, the protestors agreed to stay off the road and left shortly after.

Before leaving, Dan said that the protestors might return the next day, but whether there will be any more blockades or sit-ins in the lower mainland is up to Siddon and the federal govern- ment.

Contacted by phone on Wed- nesday, Siddon’s office stated that Vosberg had passed the protestors concerns on to the minister and “came back to com- ment but (the protestors) had all gone.”

Native blockades around BHCH 1. Mount Cunie, Duffey Lake 4. Oliver, Hwy.97 - information Road - closed blockades 2. Fountain -roads reopened until 5. Pentiction, Hwy.97 - informa- meetings take place tion blockade 3. Pavillion - roads reopened until 6. Vernon - information blockade meetings take place 7. Ts’ilhqot’in - roads reopened

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Protest ban panned by Rose P a c k

TORONTO (CUP) - Proposed changes to the University of Toronto’s academic code may al- low the administration to punish or expel students for holding peaceful protests.

The code revisions would make it a n offence for faculty or students to “engage in disruptive behaviour with the intent or result of preventing another member or members of the university from studying or participating in extra- cumcular lectures, seminars or colloquia.”

Students and faculty have criticized the changes, saying the proposed wording may allow the university to suppress freedom of speech.

“Any demonstration on this campus wouldbe an offence under this definition,” said mathematics professor Peter Rosenthal.

“Anyone -faculty or student -could then be expelled from the university.”

R e d Wilson, president of the university‘s faculty association, said the university shouldn’t dis- courage demonstrations.

“Society allows political dem- onstrations so it seems to me the university should be a centre for free speech and have roughly the same rules society has.

“If any place should be a ha- ven for political dissent, it should be a university.”

Arthur Kruger, a member of the board which enforces the aca- demic code, said the vague word-

ing does not mean the university would penalize peaceful demon- strators.

He said the wording was in- troduced because the board is “Concerned with preserving free- dom of speech.” He said i t would only prohibit demonstrations “that have the effect of preventing (one) from speaking.”

Kruger said anyone invited by the university to speak should be allowed to do so.

He cited an incident involving Glen Babb, the South African ambassador to Canada, who was assaulted by a student while a t the university to take part in a debate.

“Although I am no fan of Mr. Babb he had every right to be heard,” Kruger said.

Students urged to Vuka! VANCOUVER (CUP) - Students should wake up and see the racism in their own backyards.

That was the message at Vuka!, a recent two-day confer- ence organized to educate British Columbia high school students about the parallels between the plight of Canada’s native people andblack SouthAfi-icans’struggle for freedom.

In the Xhosa language of South Afi-ica, ’Vuka!” means “ to awaken.”

Black South African activists, native leaders and students from 39 schools took part in the confer- ence at UBC.

“All the ugliness happeningin the world is happening right here,

right now,” native activist Shane Point told the students.

He urged students to look beyond the problems of their eve- ryday lives and learn about the struggles going on around them.

”You’ve got to move beyond the parameters set for you by your family and theirincomes,”he said.

“I was sad when I heard of what happened tomany natives in this country,” said Vanessa Mat- thews, a representative of a black South African squatter commu- nity at Disa River near Cape Town.

“The imposed education sys- tem, the forced resettlement - there are many similarities.”

Vuka! was designed as a way

to get more teenagers to become politically aware of national and international issues.

W e wanted to have an educa- tional linking with South Afi-ica to develop and sharpen the Cana- dian perspective and to draw some parallels to racism in Canada,” said Louie Ettling, one of the or- ganizers.

Phil Stewart of the VancoJver Indian Centre said the conferma? enabled him to exchange ideas with a many students, and l c a r n about the situation in South Af- rica.

“Once we were sitting side-by- side with the South African people we had concrete evidence of how much alike we are,” he said.

by Mike Dads and Chris Myrkk will continue indefinitely. replacement workers in the

ST. JOHNS (CUF’) - Riot police in scabs from the mainland, which The university disagrees with stormed a Memorial University would worsen the situation. Marriott‘s use of outside workers, cafeteria July 4 and arrested 36 The cuts in the hours of work he said, but it does not want to get striking workers who were mean that on average the workers directly involved in the dispute. protesting the use of “scab”1abour. will earn less than $6500 a year. Unionofficial Han1onsaid“the

The occupation went on for Theirhourlypayis$lO.O3perhour. university was like Pontius Pilate about an hour, with strikers chant- Hanlon said Marriott is also in washing its hands of the situ- ing, beating sticks on tables and not respecting seniority of work- ation.” He urged the university to overturning tables and chairs. ers. intervene and stop Marriott from Campussecurityandmaintenance So. far there have been 63 usingreplacement workers. employees left their jobs for sev- arrests in two separate incidents. He also urged students to eral hours to show their support Both were the result of what complain about Marriott’s cost- for the cafeteria workers. NAPE calls “scab” workers, cutting measures.

The strikers, members of the including other university “Marriott severelyunderbidon Newfoundlandhsociation o f h b - employees and workersfrom other the contract, resulting in poor lic Employees (NAPE), have been Marriott operations in St. John’s. quality food and smaller portions off the job since midJune. The On the night of June 18, 27 than in the past,” he said. legal strike was called to protest a strikers were charged with mis- He also noted a trend towards decision by the company that runs chief. Strikers, angry because two disposable dishes which cut down the cafeteria, Marriott Foods, to university employees were work- on labour costs. Students should cut manycafeteriaemployeesfiom ing alongside Marriott manage- show theirconcern about the effect full- to part-time. There are no ment, entered the cafeteria to pro- ofthis on the environment, he said.

HesaidManiottplanstobring cafeteria, he said.

negotiations going on at the mo- ment.

Marriott, a U.S.-based multi- national corporation, runs cafete- rias on campuses across the coun- try.

NAPE official Tom Hanlon said if the university continues to let Marriott use “scabs,” the strike

test and were arrested. Workers will be in court in

July and August to face charges. ClaudeHorlick, theuniversity

official responsible for labour rela- tions, said the situation was “un- fortunate.”

University employees will no longer be asked to work as

Student council president Wade Brake said he is concerned .t that there is only one cafeteria open now to serve 2500 students and faculty and staff. But he said the council will not take sides in the dispute. *.

Marriott officials refused comment on the strike.

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July 26, 1990 -

UBC retirement 4 policy left in limbo

by Brenda Wong On July 12 the B.C. Human

Rights Council ruled that the UBC mandatory retirement policy vio- lated the provincial Human Rights Act.

The policy was brought to the attention of the Human Rights Council by Dr. Robert Harrison, a retired professor from the faculty of medicine, and John Connell, who was an administrative assis- tant within the UBC administra- tion.

The council also recom- mended that Harrison and Con- nell, who were forced to retire at the end of 1985, receive back pay and be reinstated to their respec- tive positions.

In addition, Connell should receive supplementary computer training for his administrative assistant post.

The council’s decision, how- ever, is secondary to a n appeal before the Supreme Court of Can- ada.

Harrison and Connell ini- tially launched their case with the B.C. Supreme Court on the grounds that the Canadian Char- ter of Rights protected them against age discrimination.

However the court’s judge- ment ruled in favour of UBC, be- cause the nature of the univer- sity’s policy was non-governmen- tal, and, therefore, did not contra- vene the Charter of Rights.

The B.C. Court of Appeal judged that the narrow age defini- tion in the provincial Human Rights Code violated the Charter.

Section 1 of the code defines “age” EIS more than 45 and less that 65 years of age.

Subsequent to the Court of Appeal’s decision, Harrison and Connell attempted to strike down the narrow age clause before they could proceed with the case at the Supreme Court level.

UBC law professor Albert McClean cautioned that the pro- vincial council’s judgement is “not absolutely definitive”, as the case awaits the decision from the high- est court in Canada.

official UBC reasoning for mandatory retirement policy is that it is necessary for the institu- tion to achieve excellence through constantly generating new intel- lectual ideas.

Council members, Harrison, and Connell were unavailable for comment.

Student health plan goes to referendum by Brenda Wong

The AMs will forge ahead with a referendum for the pro- posed healthcare plan slated for September 1991.

As tabled in council by AMs vice president Johanna Wickie, the extended healthcare plan will provide coverage for a wide variety of benefits.

Based on the experience of other universities, it is antici- pated that prescription drugs will be the most utilized benefit of the plan. The plan includes a 80% discount on all prescription drugs, including oral contraceptives.

One feature of this proposal is the “direct delivery system” which means the student will only have topresentaplasticidentitycardin order to obtain healthcare serv- ices.

The first student levy in- crease will be $38.90, and minor inflationary increases are ex- pected in future years.

The amount of the student levy increase will also depend on the number of students on the plan, as more users will decrease the amount of the levy.

If the healthcare plan is im- plementedit will be involuntary as only students who can prove they have comparable coverage can opt

out. Among the benefits of the

proposed plan is a data base which will be able to detect double pre- scriptions, and “the dangerous combinations of drugs”, said Wickie.

In addition, the language of the plan allows for coverage of same sex spouses.

Many students will probably be interested in the eye glasses option of $80 for a two year period.

Wickie hopes that the ex- tended healthcare plan will offset future cuts in provincial spending in this area.

Mutual Life, who offered the most extensive proposal, was cho- sen as insurance underwriter over both M.S.A. and Blue Cross.

Wickie was pleased with the unanimous AMs council decision to place the issue before the stu- dents.

Wickie also said, “Realisti- cally, the referendum should pass with flying colours.”

The Canadian Federation of Students, a national student or- ganization, has pioneered a stan- dardized extended student healthcare plan. They stated that a typical referendum yields about 75% of students in favour of the health plan.

* ” University gets BOG With the University of North- the Act until the university’s au-

ern B.C. Act having become law, dited enrollment reaches the Advanced Education, Training equivalent of 2,500 full time stu- *. and Technology Minister Bruce dents for twoconsecutive years. At Strachan on Monday announced that time, UNBC will be brought

z the appointment of the univer- under the University Act, which sity’s interim council. governs the province’s other uni-

the Act, has the powers of a tradi- Council members, who will tional board of governors and sen- serve a three-year term, are Mur- ate according to a Brent Th- ray Sadler (chairperson), Hans ompson, a ministry spokesperson. Wagner, Charles Lasser, Ed John, It will in turn appoint a president Russ Clinton, Walter Harwood, and deans, hire faculty and staff John Chapman, Brent Campbell, and start formulating courses. Jean McFee, Thomas Steadman,

The UNBC, headquartered in Margaret Deiluke and Peter Prince George, will operate under Larkin.

The council, created under versities.

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THE SUMMER USYSSEY/S

Capitalism laid bare They say that at universityyou learn at least as much outside the

classroom as in it. This time of year, students of life can observe no better lessons

in freedom than those displayed by the regulars down at Wreck Beach.

It’s a fabulously unregulated place which somehow satisfies both hardcore beach creatures, as well as the (tie) died-in-the-wool free enterprisers.

Perched precariously on the fringes of not only Vancouver, but of Canada too, this chink in the armour of our “mixed economy” is a place where you can not only buy a cold beer, but also drink it when and where you want.

The variety of goods offered by Wreck’s entrepreneurs is sur- prisingly eclectic - much more so than just “ice cold” beverages. On most days, one could sample the fare of master sandwich makers JoseforAbdul,aswellastrifleorchocolatemousse,andwashitdown with a locally mixed tequila sunrise or pina colada.

There is always a proliferation of clothing vendors, a fact that clearly begsfor an ironic wisecrack. The service sector isn’t neglected either - back massages and even haircuts can be had for the right price.

For those who feel somewhat isolated so far awayfrom the city, there is now the opportunity to contact loved ones (or business associates). Some truly handy person has set up a little business offering use of his cellular phone for a nominal charge.

Adam “Invisible Hand” Smith would no doubt be enthralled by this place. Some mystical force is apparently able to determine the number of beervendors required toquench thethirst of the beachgo- ers who show up on a given day. Perhaps thisamazing correlation has something to do with the fact that most of the sellers aren’t exactly against catching a few rays themselves.

Maybe Wreck Beach reflectsthe manifestation of deeply rooted desires to return to a traditional market economy. Indeed, Wreck sometimes resembles parts of the world where this system operates: there looks to be simply too many sellers of the same product, yet somehow they all manage to get by.

Our little enclave is regularly threatened by bureaucratic types from upthe hill. When the GVRD acquired jurisdiction lastyear, noise was made about regular food quality inspection. Police, of course, have also been known to stray down the trail and disrupt the “illegal” substances trade.

We should fight to make sure that development and moralistic forces from the big city don’t corrupt this place any more. Since the mid-seventies, there has been an admirable truce with the law as far as optional clothing is concerned. Let’s hope that the rest of Wreck Beach’s unregulated culture is preserved as well.

In a supposedly diverse society such as ours which purports to be a haven for liberty, there really should be room for this tiny perfect free enterwise zone.

July 26,1990 The Summer Ubyssey is published Thursdays by the Alma MaterSociety ofthe University of British Columbia. Editorial opinions are those of the staff and not neces- sarily those of the university administration, or of the sponsor. The Summer Ubyssey is published with the proud support of the Alumni Association. The editorial office is Rm. 2 4 1 k of the Student Union Building. Editorial Department, phone 228-2301; advertising, 228-3977; FAX# 228-6093

It was a dark and stormy night as the Ubyssey staffers huddled in the doorway of the huge, haunting castle. Lightning flashed, causing Mark Nielsen to bang harder on the door as they waited for what seemed hours for it to open. Finally, it did, and before them stood a palid little man in a rumpled tuxedo carrying a violin.

Where’s the hot tub?”askedMike Coury as he rushed inside, soaked to the skin, as were the rest of the tired hacks, menacing paparazzi and political outcasts who trampled in behind him.

Before anyone knew it, Dale Fallon and Paul Dayson were trying on the knight’s armour that hung along one stone wall, wondering how it would stand up against rubber bullets in the event of an insurrection.

Meanwhile, Rebecca Bishop made her way down into the basement looking for what she hoped would be torture equipment, but turned out to be weight machines. Her disappointment was soon dispelled by cries from Brenda Wong. Wey! I found a rack!,” she screamed victoriously. The two were last seen chasing Steve Chan into the depths of the catacombs.

Once David Loh and Martin Chester figured out how the spot lights worked, the room was filled with a kaleide- scope of colour. Yukie Kurahashi, mcaanwhile, was spray- ing everyone with champagne from the wine cellar.

Overcome by the emotion, Ted Aussem started to blow fireusinghis lighter, whileErnie Stelzer was dancing with a skeleton found in a closet.

Suddenly, the little man appeared. %Everyone, get out of here,” he screamed in wildeyed rage. ‘You’re all just too scary.”

bbecca Blshop Mlchaei Booth Martln Chester Paul Dayson Edtton

He’s a man I am a man. I’ve done

some good things. I’ve done some bad. Define me by the sum ofmyactions; then, you will know who I am. I am a man among men. We have done some wonderful things. We’ve done some horrible things. Define us by the sum of our actions. Then you will know who we are. You will not fear us, through ignorance. I am a man, among men amidst humanitv. We’ve done some

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I am a man. The women’s issue of The Ubys- sey informs me that I can not be a feminist, because I am male. Thank you, but I :annot be a feminist (as de- tined by The Ubyssey) be- :awe I am not sexist. Simi- larly I cannot be a racist or rascist because these atti- tudes are based upon fear andignorance. The militant Feminist position asserts that I am responsible in part Tor crimes against women xcause I am male. In fact, [ am responsible in part for :rimes against society in general, because I am hu- man. I would, however, like to demonstrate the logical mor in asserting that my maleness alone convicts me If crimes against women. Eonsider the following simple arguments: 1) Amanmurders a woman. I’herefore, the murdering of :his woman is an extension I f this man’s maleness. I lave statistics to back up ny opinion. 2) A man in- gents penicillin (thereby 3aving millions of lives). fierefore, the brilliance of ;he discovery is an exten- sion of this man’s maleness. [ have statistics to back up ny opinion.

These two arguments Ire logically equivalent and mth suffer from the same ’undamental error. Corre- ation does not imply causa-

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converse of an argument is not necessarily true. Why are these errors made by educated people? My opin- ion is that they are blinded by the fear of the other (than self). Men and women are different. Not more valu- able than the other, except in biological terms, where women come out on top in terms of survival of the spe- cies (historically this has been recognized: men have defended women in war and catastrophe). I hope that the misanthropist views expressed by the articles in the women’s issue are fringe tirades and do not speak for the views of all women. I would ask women who feel pain toexpress it openly, but do not simply switch roles with the oppressor. The world is a fragile place and there is need of the strength of women and men to hold it together in the face of hun- ger, poverty, war and greed.

I am a man, among men, amidst humanity. I am you.

Greg Beatch Grad Studies

What is the GDC?

The AMs did some- thing of historic proportion on May 9 this year: it voted to make the Global Develop- ment Centre (GDC) a serv- ice organization. In light of the fact that we live in an interdependent world and that there is a need for UBC students to understand the gravity of development is- sues that ultimately affect their lives, that vote was highly commendable.

The GDC is a n um- brella organization consist- ing of many groups such as Amnesty International, WUSC, and Students for a Free Southern Africa, to name just a few. Each group adds its strengths to the social, political, and struc- tural fabric of the Centre. The Centre’s mandate is to inform students and to en- able them to appreciate the magnitude and complexity of some environmental and

development issues, both globally and in particular countries and regions.

The GDC does that through its library with books and magazines, film series, speakers, and possi- bly a conference. Students can drop by the Centre and sign out resource materials for free of charge. There is also information on oppor- tunity to work overseas with many organizations.

The destruction of the world’s rain forests, the hunger and debilitating poverty in certain regions of the Earth, and the deplor- able states of the natives in our own backyard, to men- tion just a few, are a painful reality of the world in which we live. Many of these prob- lems are invariably complex and can be traced in part to questions of development - or the lack of it.

The GDC cannot solve these problems, but it will do its best to give you all the pertinent information and perspectives on both sides of the issues, in the hope that the information will lead you to a careful examination of conscience with regard to your a t t i tude towards events around you and your response to them.

In short, the Centre hopes you will use the infor- mation in a way that will move yourself and human- ity in a positive direction - and toenlargeyourhorizons of care and responsibility. But at the same time, it is important not tolose sight of the broader picture. Those problems confronting the people or planet Earth do not exist, nor can they be tackled, in isolation. Nor will they be solved over- night. They require a long- term commitment from ev- eryone.

We at the GDC are committed to change. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that poverty and in- justice should be alleviated. And the GDC draws its strength from an under- standing that everyone, ir- respective of his or her back- ground, can participate in that process.

The GDC still needs capable and ta lented people, especially those who have just returned from their stints overseas, to run it. If you would like to get involved, please call Hai a t 228-0350 after 10 PM or John Lipscomb at 228-3973.

Hai V. Li! GDC member

The U byssey joins the NRA

Your last editorial was probably well-intended, but i t went a little out-of-con- trol. By giving your “full support to the natives in pursuit of justice”, you have supported the use of auto- matic assault weapons on behalf ofjustice. You have a rather American vision of justice.

Are not the poor people of this country entitled to more justice? Would that justify using submachine guns to reach their objec- tive? What about Pro- Choice and Pro-Life mili- tants who have their own but yet different concept of justice? Would you give them the right to promote their cause with automatic assault weapons? ON be- half of justice, of course.

If Canadians and Mo- hawks, like Americans, want to defend their rights with firearms, as promoted by your editorial, it is their own business. Fortunately, Quebecois do not think in this manner. The SCiretB du Quebec protects the choice of the population to live in a society free of gun threats. If the Mohawks want seri- ous talks they must put their guns down. Their cause is certainly right. They do not need automatic assault weapons to defend it.

Finally, may I suggest that “he Ubyssey become a corporate member of the National Rifle Association since it shares their philoso- phy.

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I would like to express my thanks to whomever is responsible for turning the lights back on along Sixteenth in the Endowment Lands. As a cyclist I am not par- ticularly fond of riding in the dark at night on an empty stretch of road. Riding back after Midnight

Oil played in Thunderbird Sta- dium, the street lights were out and there was a great pile ofbrush on the side of the road in the bike lane. At least there are lights along Sixteenth. There are no lights between 41st and UBC. Hopefully the condition of cycle paths is becoming a recognized issue in Vancouver. The City is working on improving Tenth (hopefully it will get widened) and

SW Marine has just been repaved with room for bike lanes.. If the increase in parking fees, sched- uled for the coming year, increases the number of individuals cycling to UBC, the condition of cycle routes and bike racks will have to be taken seriously on campus and elsewhere.

Rebecca Bishop 6th year unclassified

The "talking stick" arrives at the Goodwill Games in Seattle. More to come next week.

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The doctors were protesting a policy that prevents them from practicing in B.C.

“It’s a type of discrimination,” Bitonti said. “These are all qualified people.”

Doctors trained in all but 5 foreign countries must serve a year long internship. However, newly graduated doctors trained in B.C., who must also serve a one year internship, receive priority placement. The effect of the policy is that foreign doctors find i t diffi- cult to complete the mandatory program.

Doctors who have been trained in Britain, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are exempted from this policy.

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But John Bitonti, spokesper- son for the hunger strikers, said the program is unacceptable be- cause it requires ya pre-assess- ment for assessment.”

“It’s a type of discrimina- tion,” Bitonti said. “These are all qualified people.”

The protestors were also not pleased with the decision to re- move them from the church.

An unidentified woman at Our Lady of Sorrows Church said: “All I know is (the strikers) were living on water and they left yes-. terday.”

Father John, who refused to give his last name, said the hunger strikers were asked to leave.

“We felt they made their point,” he said. “They went far enough. We would not let them go to the extreme of dying.”

Bitonti disagreed with the decision to ask the protestors to leave the church.

“The church said they can’t condone dying in their church,” he said. “But is it okay for us t o die elsewhere?”

“We were disappointed,” Bitonti said. W e weren’t breakink; the law.”

“The church said they can‘t condone dying in their church,” ht. said. “But is it okay for us to die elsewhere?”

Adina Cimpeanu, a Roma- nian trained doctor who practiced for three years before coming to Canada in 1980, said the church only gave them an hour and a half to leave.

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W e have been promised some negotiations by the premier and all we can do now is wait for the negotiations,” added Cimpeanu.

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