Martin Sells Out Canada's Sovereignty Says NDP

“The Liberals are joining the George Bush chorus that security trumps trade, they’re trying to scare Canadians into believing that giving away our sovereignty will be good for North America.” “Paul Martin didn’t even bother to take his Trade Minister along on the trip,” said Peter Julian, NDP MP and Critic for International Trade and Globalization. “Instead of working on a resolution to the softwood lumber dispute and getting the U.S. border open to Canadian beef, Martin secretively signed on to intertwine Canada in Bush’s security agenda.” “Martin’s deal with Bush is great news for their corporate cronies, and it gives Bush extensive access to Canadian energy resources to fuel his wars,” said Layton. Paul Martin must be taking his cues from his first choice to serve as Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S., former Deputy Prime Minister John Manley. Manley is trumpeting a plan that would see Canada locked into a joint security perimeter with the U.S., Canadian citizens carrying biometric security cards. It would give George Bush access to all the Canadian oil he needs and all the cheap Mexican labour he can use. Last week Manley called for an integrated North America: "The U.S. will not be safe without the whole-hearted support of its neighbours,” said Manley. "We need to look at security of infrastructure in respect of energy supply." The Liberals hidden agenda is further evidence that they are abandoning their commitments to progressive voters. Martin and Manley are pushing Canada into deeper integration with George Bush against the wishes of Canadians. Original: http://ndp.ca/newsdetail/nid-2470