"Looks like my local MP succeeded in pressuring the government to buy Canadian made lapel Flag pins. I'm also encouraging him to pull up some negative aspects of FTA, and bring them up in the House of Commons--Kevin"
OTTAWA (CP) - The NDP stood on guard for thee and won one for made-in-Canada flag pins Friday.
New Democrat MP Charlie Angus had complained earlier in the week that a Chinese company had been contracted to supply the House of Commons with lapel flag pins. The pins are handed out by MPs and senators. Angus said the trinkets should be made in Canada.
On Friday, Public Works Minister Scott Brison announced a change in policy. He told the Commons that future contracts for the parliamentary freebies would be given to Canadian suppliers.
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