Dear Editor:
The New Prosperity mine literally got the shaft from Prime Minister Harper and his cabinet. How could this happen to such a well-planned project, one that was thoroughly reviewed and fully approved by the Province of B.C.?
This is one of the largest gold and copper deposits in the world, and it's sitting right here in our backyard. With modern mining practices, this is a mineral resource that can safely be harvested for the benefit of every person in the province without harming the environment.
Why have B.C.'s conservative MP's been silent on this matter? The prime minister and his B.C. MPs need to explain why they rejected 750 B.C. construction jobs and 500 permanent B.C. jobs and the economic wealth the mine would bring to our province.
Pam Gardner, Burnaby
