Robert Latimer - The Royal Prerogative of Mercy

On January 18th Robert Latimer became able to apply to the National
Parole Board to be considered by the Federal Cabinet for the Royal
Prerogative of Mercy. The Cabinet may exercise the Royal Prerogative of
Mercy based on the recommendations of the Parole Board and the advice of
the Solicitor General Lawrence MacAuley and the Department of Justice.

The struggle to protect the rights and dignity of people with
disabilities continues. We know that any clemency for Robert Latimer
will result in less respect for the lives of people with disabilities.
This struggle is ongoing. The power to provide clemency for Robert
Latimer rests in the hands of a small group of individuals - The Parole
Board, the Cabinet, but particularly the Solicitor General and the
Department of Justice.

Letter Writing Campaign.

Please write a short letter to the Solicitor General and the Department
of Justice stating that: You are opposed to Robert Latimer being awarded
the Royal Prerogative of Mercy for killing his daughter Tracy. Granting
an early release for Robert Latimer sends a clear message to elderly,
disabled or otherwise vulnerable Canadians that it is a lesser crime to
kill them.

Send your letters to:

The Hon Lawrence MacAuley
Solicitor General
340 Laurier Ave W, 13th Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0P8
Tel: (613) 991 - 2924
Fax: (613) 952-2240
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The Hon Martin Cauchon
Department of Justice
284 Wellington St., 4th Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0H8
Tel: (613) 992-4621
Fax: (613) 990-7255
Email: [log in to unmask]
For more information contact the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition at:
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Cheryl  M. J. Eckstein, Founder & President, CHN.
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