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“This is a battle that needed to be fought one way or another.
This is a battle of basic human rights.”
Michael Schmidt – Organic Farmer / Raw Milk Advocate
Michael Schmidt and Supporters back in Queen’s Park for Press Conference
Tuesday November 18
1:00pm
Legislature Press Room
As
the second anniversary of the raid on Glencolton farms approaches
(Nov.21.2006) Michael Schmidt is returning to Queen’s Park for a Press Conference, Tuesday November 18, at 1pm in the Legislatures' official Press room.
He will inform the Press and Premier Dalton McGuinty about the latest developments and actions in relation to his battle to legalize the consumption of Raw Milk in Ontario. MPP Bill Murdoch, who two years ago tabled a private members bill to look into the issue of Raw Milk, will be present as well.
Despite his legal struggles Michael Schmidt has continuously called for a constructive dialogue with the parties involved to resolve the issue and move forward with a revised law, which falls in line with the rest of the G8 countries. Canada is the only G8 country which criminalizes the sale and distribution of Raw Milk.
Michael Schmidt is still waiting for the sentencing after he was found guilty of contempt of court in Newmarket. He called the trial “an abuse of due process since there was no determination made by the courts yet if in fact the law conforms with the Charter of Rights.”
He is facing 22 charges, and will be tried in Newmarket sometime in the new year.
Despite the courts guilty verdict the cow share members continue to get their Raw Milk every week.
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