During the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, snow was trucked in from a park 2 1/2 hours away to the snowboarding venue at Cypress Bowl, Vancouver.
That's political will.
APRIL 1, 2020
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
GPHIN is an early warning system for potential public health threats worldwide. It was created in the late 1990's and in Canada it was going through a major upgrade during the Wuhan outbreak. This vital program did not receive
the political will that was granted the
Olympics.
"The Prime Minister, the Premiers,
the Health Ministers along with the
all of the Chief Medical Officers neglected to be familiar with the CPIP enough to know when the critical hour arrived for it's implementation. This is an egregious
act of negligence that shouldn't be tolerated.
I would like to see them all removed immediately. Take away their purpose,
take away their income, take away their lives and let them experience what the new reality is for Canadians. With the existence of the CPIP this is a most disgraceful outcome."
Paul Hookham.
Delta Fire Department
Captain, retired.
I.A.F.F. Local 1763
B.C. Medical Officer & Minister of Health
On March 13 BC residents are told to go up
to Whistler and continue with our plans for spring break. Two days later the ski hills closed and three days later the borders closed and in 24 hours life was no longer recognizable. It was over that fast and there wasn't one meaningful thing said by any politician. The CPIP is there to prevent this
from happening.
Dr. Ron St. John, former official
with the Public Health Agency
of Canada is quoted as saying,
" . . . if there is no emergency it's very tempting for governments to reduce any investment in preparation."
in 24 hours www.in24.ca
CPIP PROTOCOL WOULD'VE PROVIDED HOSPITALS AND STAFF WITH MAXIMUM PROTECTION WHILE EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON WHEN TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL.
HIGH RISK GROUPS SUCH AS SENIOR HOMES AND STAFF WOULD RECEIVE THE SAME ATTENTION & CARE.
ALL ESSENTIAL WORKERS FROM EACH SECTOR WOULD RECEIVE THE SAME CONSIDERATION, EDUCATION AND CARE.
THESE ARE THE FUNDAMENTAL ACTS OF THE CPIP WHICH PROVIDE THE HIGHEST SECURITY AND SAFETY DURING AN ADVANCING AND A PRESENT PANDEMIC.
The CPIP is a Federal Plan for the Health Sector and was first published in 2004. (view at link above).
From the introduction,
"Planning for a prolonged and widespread health emergency of unpredictable impact is challenging but essential."
IN 24 HOURS OUR LIVES COULD'VE CHANGED IF
WE HAD THE BENEFIT OF THE CPIP.
EVERYONE WOULD'VE BEEN PREPARED AND INFORMED GIVING US A BETTER CHANCE TO COPE WITH THE WAY THE WORLD WAS GOING TO LOOK.
THERE WOULD'VE BEEN A UNDERSTANDING ON HOW WE WERE TO CONDUCT OURSELVES TOWARDS EACH OTHER AND WHAT SECURITY AND SUPPORT WE COULD EXPECT FROM GOVERNMENT.
When the people needed government & all politicians
to be their strongest and united they were divided and
weak.
IT WAS THE DUTY OF ALL POLITICIANS TO DELIVER THE SECURITY AND BENEFITS OF THE CPIP TO CANADIANS.
THE TRADITION OF NON UNITY AND LACK OF CO-OPERATION BETWEEN PROVINCES, PARTIES AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN THE NAME OF POLITICS BROUGHT AN INCREASED LEVEL OF HARDSHIP AND ANXIETY TO A CRISIS THAT DIDN'T NEED ANY ENCOURAGEMENT.
B.C. PREMIER JOHN HORGAN NDP
PM JUSTIN TRUDEAU LIBERAL
" OWN UP & STEP DOWN"
Reuters reports South Korea conducted a emergency exercise in December 2019. Proactive vs Reactive.
g7fail
The leaders of the G7 missed the ultimate truth, they pledged to act for the good of all, instead they played politics leaving the the world vulnerable to a threat that was long since predicted.
Similar politics in China failed to warn others while many acted to slowly to the warnings coming from The World Health Organization. In late January a billion people in China were locked down. All G7 leaders failed to acknowledge
the significance of this unprecedented event.
A Pandemic in the head. Panic buying, hoarding, unsavable lives, fear & uncertainty.
It's like gravity is being warped. Life has
changed dramatically and immediately.
Containment was possible instead, reputations were protected over humanity.
Heading 5
Living with covid March 18, 2020
Power, wealth and share holders all have had the luxury of ignoring humanity.
The Ultimate Truth, a pandemic. Many scientists warned of the threat years ahead as SARS & MERS already revealed what standards of preparedness were necessary. It's not if it's going to happen but when. And then when happened.
During the first days the world learned the truth about the virus from China's medical community as they explained a doctor tried to warn of the new virus but ended up getting arrested then later died from the virus.
A country whose surveillance cameras monitor the entire population minute by minute in
all public spaces had to know of the markets trading in illegal animals. They were allowed to
continue and many citizens chose to remain silent.
Message to Jordan Sturdy, MLA for West Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler & Pemberton
May 4, 2020
Hello, respectfully I ask you consider the following -
1. In 24 hours our lives changed from being healthy and busy with who and what we loved to a profound reversal in the quality of our lives. In the days that followed many lost elders and had no chance to say goodbye. Others were trapped on cruise ships and in foreign countries while others were put at risk locked up tight with thousands of people in airports. Others needed health care and lost their bed and opportunity for wellness prolonging and in some cases worsening a person's condition. An unprecedented number of citizens and businesses lost their futures. Children lost their education and social wellbeing.
2. Federal, Provincial and Municipal Leaders were completely caught off guard despite warnings and previous experience in outbreaks. The most egregious act was not being familiar with the
Canadian Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Planning document that provides a comprehensive flow of protocols for each sector mandated to fulfill as part of their duties and responsibilities.
(First published in 2004, updated 2009 and again in 2012.)
3. In B.C. our premier found time to host a radio show on CBC but not the time to provide citizens with a set of guidelines for the way forward nor has he provided an action plan in the event of a natural disaster as witnessed recently in Ft. McMurray.
Closing remarks, I am personally deeply offended by all government officials who failed to recognize that a 911 event happened in our world and they ignored it to the degree that it led to our lives being so deeply and profoundly warped all the while the Canadian Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Planning document that they are mandated to act upon was not implemented for the sole reason they didn't make any time to practice, familiarize or support it with funding. Also, the Global Public Health Intelligence Network GPHIN was not available because of the slow response by government to upgrade it's program.
I speak for myself only and say this, I could not be anymore disgusted with this outcome and find the entire response disgraceful. It is also my opinion that whatever good or great things you have done up until now will mean nothing if you do not challenge this issue with the full intent that is necessary to ensure that all officials are held accountable with the further caveat that these events will receive the funding and political will that is bound to forever protect everyone's life and future.
Without Reservation,
Paul Hookham
Delta Fire Department
Captain, Retired
May 18 email:
With thanks I have chosen not to accept Mr. Trudeau's $500.00 Covid-19 compensation gift for his negligence and his peers disregard for the CPIP and the fact the GPHIN was not funded to receive the much needed upgrade.
I ask that he forwards this amount to the budgets of the CPIP and the GPHIN.
As I have pointed out previously, Canadians are within their rights to receive the benefits of the CPIP and all politicians across the nation had a duty to provide this security to the best of their ability.
I understand the difficult position you may find yourself in because to challenge the opposition is to challenge the PM. I also understand as someone who held the responsibility of other people's lives for 37 years that any lack of commitment which caused a tragic error would be devastating. I'm pleased to say in my professions all those under my supervision and care went home. This is where I come from sir and I know the Canadian people are entitled to receive the same commitment and quality of care from politicians.
An interesting feature this morning on CBC where the future of politics is lost on Mr. Sahota as he stated that his party is leading the way in North America on some front ignoring the fact that we have already gone over the cliff and all that he is leading is the fall. The future I speak of is this, funding for all Public Safety Programs with accountability of all officials.
Finally, on the subject of Mr. Trudeau's leadership, the head of a political party is not always suited to be the leader of a pandemic or a country.
As always, no reservations,
Paul Hookham.
