Health Canada seeks private discussions with CanWEA prior to announcement of Health Study

December 4, 2012
Federal Access to Information documents reveal that on May 3, 2012 members of Health Canada's Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study contacted the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) to solicit a meeting and discuss the yet to be announced Health Canada led study investigating the health impacts of wind turbines. Health Canadas initiative to seek a meeting with CanWEA occurred over two months before the Canadian public were advised on July 10, 2012 of Health Canada's Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study.

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The people of rural Canada want clarity. Why would members of the Health Canada's Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study seek a meeting with CanWEA?

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CanWEA is a trade association representing the wind energy industry.

CanWEA is lobbyist organization which seeks to advocate for their members and remove barriers to wind energy development across Canada.

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CanWEA is a federally registered lobby organization.

Members of Health Canada's Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study initiated discussions about their yet to be announced study with an industry trade association and registered lobbyist. Has Health Canada sought similar meetings with Canadians who are reporting negative health impacts from exposure to wind turbines? Has Health Canada sought similar meetings with Canadians who have abandoned their homes due to exposure to wind turbines? Has Health Canada sought similar meetings with Canadians who have reached financial agreements with wind energy developers? What has Health Canada discussed in private with CanWEA? Who is Health Canada trying to protect: the health of Canadians or the health of the wind industry? 4 of 5

If you are concerned about Health Canadas discussions with CanWEA consider contacting: The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq Minister of Health minister_ministre@hc-sc.gc.ca The Right Honourable Stephen Harper Prime Minister of Canada pm@pm.gc.ca and your Member of Parliament

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