"For example, on the issue of regulating pesticides, 90 per cent of the regulations in Canada are tougher than those in the United States. If those same standards were imposed on all the countries of the North American Free Trade Agreement, we'd be lowering our standards with serious consequences.''
Senior government officials -- who reporters were not permitted to quote -- insisted that there is nothing secretive about the SPP process, and most of it has to do with mundane projects such as harmonization of product labelling. They point out that various government working groups routinely consult with private and public stakeholders...
Full article: Leaders at summit can flip channel on protesters
Stumble It!
the nau /spp ought to take priority over all else on Vive
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"When I tell the truth, it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those that do."
William Blake
The organizers have set up two fields near the swanky Montebello hotel for protesters, complete with a video link into the summit site with the aim of meeting a court requirement that their protests be heard by the leaders.
"Under the law, they need to be seen and heard, and they will be," (Sandra) Buckler said.
Chris - Sure Sandra. The government picks and chooses the laws they will or will not abide by. Very nice. I guess we should all be oh so gratefull our lords will be able to view us from their palace. Good grief, Sandra, you need to get your head out of your butt!