Canada's science minister unqualified

Recently I learned some rather distrurbing news about our countries science and technology minister: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090317.wgoodyear16/BNStory/National/home

Here is my letter to him (his email goodyg@parl.gc.ca):

Hello,
As someone who has now stepped into the public service I'm am sure you love your country. Thus I ask you to resign your portfolio as Science and Technology. I think it send the wrong message to our children, other countries investors and the scientific community at large. I fully support your right to your opinions but since you do not have any training in biology and cannot admit science is not a belief you are not right for this portfolio.

I would also strongly encourage you to try and suggest someone with academic science training (maybe a BS.c). This way Canada can avoid any blemishes as the US has suffered over the last 8 years with regards to science and the Conservative party can distance itself from any perception of being antagonistic towards science. This would be a benefit to Canada and the Conservative party of Canada. I'm sure you will do the right thing.
Thank you,
Dr Edward Ackad
Postdoctoral researcher
University of Ottawa