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Catherine Whelan Costen
On 22-Feb-07, at 1:11 PM, Julian, Peter - M.P. wrote:
Greetings,
For your information. Speaking out on the SPP ministerial.
In peace,
Ms. Mooña Lahbabi
Parliamentary Assistant
Office of Peter Julian, MP
Burnaby-New Westminster
Tel: (613) 992-4214 Fax: (613) 947-9500
TTY: (613) 992-4249
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39th Parliament 1st Session - February 22, 2007 Member's Statement Mr.
Peter Julian (Burnaby-New Westminster, NDP) Mr. Speaker, tomorrow the
government intends to make further concessions to the Bush
administration. The government foolishly sold out our softwood
industry and gave away $1 billion and the Americans now say they are
not happy. We warned the government that the Bush administration would
take the money and run, and that is exactly what has happened.
Tomorrow the Conservatives will show further submission under the
so-called security and prosperity partnership. It is not a partnership
but a series of concessions started by the Liberals and accelerated by
the Conservatives. It leads to the surrender of Canadian energy,
health, food safety, immigration, environmental, military and security
policies to American decision and control. Tomorrow why do they not
press for joint efforts to fight global warming and poverty and hunger
and perhaps stand up for Canada? But no, they just do not have a
backbone. The Conservatives and Liberals will pay the price for their
sellout of Canada.
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From: NDP/NPD Communications
Sent: February 22, 2007 1:08 PM
To: NDP/NPD Communications
Subject: NDP CONDEMNS HARPER'S PUSH TO SELL OUT CANADA /
STEPHEN HARPER VEUT TRAHIR LES INTÉRÊTS CANADIENS, DÉCRIE LE NPD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 22, 2007
NDP CONDEMNS HARPER'S PUSH TO SELL OUT CANADA
OTTAWA - The Harper government must pull out of further talks on
continental integration with the United States and Mexico or risk our
national sovereignty, says NDP Trade Critic Peter Julian (Burnaby-New
Westminster). Julian commented in advance of the February 23 meeting
to be held in Ottawa where American and Mexican officials will join
Canadian cabinet ministers to push forward the so-called "Security and
Prosperity Partnership" (SPP) agenda.
Julian was joined by NDP Energy Critic, Dennis Bevington (Western
Arctic).
Julian denounced the sellout of Canada.
"The previous Liberal government engaged Canada in a slow merger
process with the United States and Stephen Harper is accelerating the
agenda," said Julian. "The NDP demands a full debate in Parliament on
this issue. Everyday Canadians have the right to know what is being
negotiated."
Changes to some 300 policy and program areas are being promoted as
benign "efficiency" measures. The ongoing extensive consultations in
the SPP process will lead to an unacceptable level of regulatory
harmonization with the surrender of Canadian energy, immigration,
health care, food safety, and environmental policies and to complete
military integration with the US.
"Canada is not the gas tank of the United States. NAFTA already locks
us into supplying energy to the United States even if ordinary
Canadians go without; a North American Union would only make this
worse," said Bevington.
"Canadians should know that the SPP process supports a North American
Union (NAU). The NDP rejects the secretive process surrounding these
ongoing discussions. Canadians will never support a political ideology
which aims at turning North America into a fortress for corporate
interests and neglects the interests of ordinary Canadians. Canadian
sovereignty is not for sale to the highest bidder and the federal
government has no authority to push for a NAU without a mandate from
Canadians," said Julian.
Julian reiterated the NDP's full support for civil society demands
that North American leaders discuss issues vital to the public
interest: the growing prosperity gap in Canada, Mexico, and the US;
the need for guarantees of universal access to public health services;
and for immediate joint efforts to combat global warming rather than
North American Integration.
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For more information, please contact:
Office of Peter Julian, 613-992-4214
Ian Capstick, Press Secretary, 613-720-6400
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POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE
LE 22 FÉVRIER 2007
STEPHEN HARPER VEUT TRAHIR LES INTÉRÊTS CANADIENS, DÉCRIE LE NPD
OTTAWA - Si le gouvernement de Stephen Harper ne se retire pas des
négociations sur l'intégration continentale avec les États-Unis et le
Mexique, il mettra notre souveraineté nationale en péril, selon le
critique du NPD en matière de commerce, Peter Julian (Burnaby- New
Westminster). Le député Julian a fait ces commentaires avant la
réunion qui aura lieu le 23 février à Ottawa, où des représentants
américains et mexicains se réuniront avec des ministres canadiens pour
faire avancer le soi-disant Partenariat nord-américain pour la
sécurité et la prospérité (PSP). Le député Julian était accompagné du
critique du NPD en matière d'énergie, Dennis Bevington (Western
Arctic).
Le député Julian a dénoncé cette entente, qui trahit les intérêts
canadiens.
« L'ancien gouvernement libéral a engagé le Canada dans une fusion
progressive avec les États-Unis, et Stephen Harper accélère ce
processus », a dit le député Julian. « Le NPD réclame la tenue d'un
débat intégral au Parlement sur cette question. Les gens ordinaires
ont le droit de savoir ce qui est en jeu. »
Le gouvernement fait la promotion de changements à environ 300
politiques et programmes, prétendant qu'il s'agit de mesures
inoffensives portant sur « l'efficacité ». Les négociations de grande
envergure en cours dans le cadre du PSP mèneront à un niveau
inacceptable d'harmonisation, en renonçant aux politiques canadiennes
concernant l'énergie, l'immigration, les soins de santé, la sécurité
alimentaire et l'environnement, ainsi qu'à l'intégration militaire
complète avec les États-Unis.
« Le Canada n'est pas le réservoir à carburant des États-Unis.
L'ALÉNA nous oblige déjà à alimenter les États-Unis en énergie, même
si les Canadiens ordinaires n'en ont pas assez. Une union nord-
américaine ne ferait qu'aggraver cette situation », a affirmé le
député Bevington.
« Il faut que les Canadiens sachent que le processus du PSP appuie la
création d'une union nord-américaine. Le NPD dénonce le voile de
mystère qui entoure ces négociations. Les Canadiens ne vont jamais
appuyer une idéologie politique qui vise à transformer l'Amérique du
Nord en une forteresse favorisant les intérêts des grandes
corporations, tout en négligeant les intérêts des gens ordinaires.
La souveraineté canadienne n'est pas à vendre et le gouvernement n'a
pas le droit de promouvoir une union nord-américaine sans
l'approbation des Canadiens », a lancé le député Julian.
Le député Julian a répété que le NPD appuie pleinement les demandes de
la société civile selon lesquelles les chefs nord-américains doivent
discuter de questions importantes touchant l'intérêt public, notamment
le fossé croissant entre les revenus au Canada, au Mexique et aux
États-Unis; le besoin de garantir un accès universel aux soins de
santé publics; et des efforts communs immédiats pour combattre les
changements climatiques plutôt que de promouvoir l'intégration de
l'Amérique du Nord.
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Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez contacter :
Le bureau de Peter Julian, 613-992-4214
Ian Capstick, attaché de presse, 613-720-6400
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It's the last minute before execution and what was the reply? What made Julian decide at this time to take action? One may ask if this is just not a front to save face by the NDP. There was an urgency to have the matter discussed long before hand. I can see the NAU and the secrecy behind it, to have been in the Canadian courts but no action has been taken. It is not a matter that was to be solved or (dissolved) over night. Inaction from Layton and the NDP wins no brownie points at this point.
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encouraging them to inform the other ND MP's who are responding to the
public as if they haven't a clue about this issue.
I also agree that Jack Layton should be speaking out and should have been
speaking out long before now; but again it appears that they are waiting to
see the direction of the parade. I am not really interested in promoting a
party or helping them to gain brownie points, but I am interested in
promoting any direction which improves our situation as free people. I
haven't seen this reported in mainstream news yet, and doubt that they will.
I do think we will see many of them falling all over the place trying to figure
out how to save face, how to save their careers and which direction to go as
more Canadians become aware of the many, many issues tied to our freedom
as a nation.
Perhaps the most effective way for us to create the positive outcome is to
develop our plan, our vision and then advise them of the details.
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"aaaah and the whisper of thousands of tiny voices became a mighty deafening roar and they called it 'freedom'!"' Canadians Acting Humanely at home & everywhere
This is way too important to gripe about how new important allies to this cause behave (a front to save face by the NDP")("Inaction from Layton and the NDP wins no brownie points at this point")("I also agree that Jack Layton should be speaking out and should have been speaking out long before now")
It's gonna take the huge solidarity of everyone and every organization that "gets it". The NDP "gets it" and no... telling them how to run a political party or who should be speaking on it and when, will get you no brownie points with them. It's more likely to cause them to ignore you and discount your theories. Nor will "develop our plan, our vision and then advise them of the details" give you the right to call the shots and lead this battle.
I'm not saying let them lead the charge (but that seems to be your fear). Lets just talk about the treachery of Harper and how right Julien and Bevington are!
The best thing is that it might just start getting covered by the MSM. Wouldn't that be nice. I hope the story isn't "NAU opponents squabble" against the backdrop of a very unified and powerful group of right wing power brokers.
Analyse this question...How do we start building solidarity against their solidarity? Whatever the strategy, it's going to have to include the NDP or it just won't be big enough.
Just being right and being first right, even being all seeing isn't enough to stop this.
Harper is selling out Canada! I hope all the rest of the comments are about that.
I praise everyone who "gets it" especially including you two.
why do they not press for joint efforts to fight global warming and poverty and hunger and perhaps stand up for Canada?<<
The above is todays bandwagon. The "new effort and it's popularity is growing. Another crisis that should have been tackled years ago but wasn't the trendy effort for politicans to attempt. The NAU is now and the evidence of it's disaster is lesser known. Politicans know that the voters only complain about what is evident.
" I haven't seen this reported in mainstream news yet, and doubt that they will.
I do think we will see many of them falling all over the place trying to figure out how to save face, how to save their careers and which direction to go as more Canadians become aware of the many, many issues tied to our freedom
as a nation. "
"Perhaps the most effective way for us to create the positive outcome is to develop our plan, our vision and then advise them of the details"
Agreed! NAU should be a household word. A word as foul as "global warming and higher taxs". Canadians should be concentrating on the NAU more then they do on wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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The fear is that they are NOT leading the charge. We aren't talking about a future confrontation but a confrontation, immediatly. Immediate action is required. Unlike NAFTA, once the NAU is in place it will be the end of Canada as a country.
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I respectfully disagree.
The issue is about the sell out of the Nation, and it doesn't rest on Harper's
shoulders alone. That is part of the problem. We are too quick to lay blame
on one person/group and find a hero to do our work for us. Which is why I
agree that Layton should have been speaking for us, long before now, but I
don't believe it is his burden alone. If we begin to think that the NDP can
save the day without the people, we shall be sorry.
And I do believe that we must lead the way. There have been many people
involved in this sell out. It didn't start with Harper. Martin signed the first SPP.
Mulroney started the first Free Trade which began the give away. Chretien
said he would end it, but did not.
The issue is, making Canadians aware of the meaning behind the NAU and
the
people putting their energy into making Canada what we want it to me. If we
do not lead then we follow and thus far I haven't seen anything leading
Canada in the direction which is beneficial to the people, the environment or
towards peace. Why would anyone be afraid to put forward positive solutions?
Why do you object to discussing this issue in all its complexity?
Yes we need to encourage the NDP to move on this. Saying that they should
have done it before is simply an observation, which should prevent blind hero
worship from kicking in. Far too many Canadians will stand up and be
counted until they think someone else is handling it. Then its back to regular
life. That would be a grave error on our part. We can't allow people to think
that one party is handling this and that we can rest peacefully knowing that
someone is taking care of our business. It is time for people to participate in
the events that shape our lives.
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"aaaah and the whisper of thousands of tiny voices became a mighty deafening roar and they called it 'freedom'!"' Canadians Acting Humanely at home & everywhere
I saw it on the 5pm PST. d'Aquino is of course going to be at the SPP meeting tommorow along with Condi, Day, McLellan, etc.. d'Aquino stated basically that anyone that believes NAU is taking place is an extreme leftist and he mentioned Lou Dobbs and that the USA and Mexico will not agree to such a thing either.
I guess when he does agree with us integrating our agriculture, our energy, our transportation, our security, our borders, and our inspection agencies doesn't mean a thing! Don't worry, be happy.
It will be repeating right now on CPAC. 8PM
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"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." Friedrich Nietzsche
Well put! We all get complacent in our comfortable Canada. Regardless of our opinion of the political forces, we do rely on them too much. If a politican takes action on behalf of a voter,he/she takes the full responsibility while the voter sits back. The politican can only try and when the voter says no more, it is assumed the issue is no longer important. One cannot relax on this issue. It will not be over nor end when a politican takes the reins. Canadians have to be more aware of the true facts about the NAU. Just the fact there are secret meetings involved, should perk their interest. The Media will not get involved if there is no interest in the story. SO, how do we inform the uninformed beyond this blog? How do we ourselves become better educated when the facts are held back from us? Canadians should be sick and tired of hearing about the NAU rather then not even being aware of it.
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Martin,Bush and Fox got the ball rolling. No one since, done anything to stop it. In actual fact Martin had merely kept the ball rolling. Forms of the NAU were being discussed even before NAFTA. NA leaders feel it is needed to compete with the EU. Unfortunately the concept has changed to include a nonviolent invasion and relinquishment of Canadas sovereignty.
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Tom d'Aquino is the corporate propaganda hypnotizer putting public salve on an otherwise contentious subject while he stands at the stove over that boiling pot of water waiting for every last one of us to fall unconscious.
I want a government body that refuses the SPP and disconects Canada from the USAmerican fly strip.
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"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." Friedrich Nietzsche
For sure. The pretense is not even being disguised that well. "Hazardous goods" have been under international labels for close to twenty years and could very well be adapted for what is supposidly being proposed (ie: universal labeling). The referances being made to the jest of the meeting seems very vague and one may wonder why the secrecy.
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