Jack Layton's Update On NDP Actions Against SPP

The NDP shares the opinion that the Conservative government has no mandate at this summit to lock Canada into an agreement of continental integration that seeks to undemocratically harmonize and weaken health, safety, and environmental standards. Instead, I have called on Prime Minister Harper to take this opportunity to discuss issues that will actually strengthen the security, prosperity and quality of life for all North Americans. Tackling climate change, closing the growing prosperity gap, respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and re-evaluating recent security initiatives are 4 key areas that should be discussed. My most recent letter to the Prime Minister on the SPP can be found at http://www.ndp.ca/page/5604. You may have already noticed that our website now includes background information on the SPP negotiations: http://www.ndp.ca/stopthespp. I have also attached a copy of NDP International Trade critic Peter Julian's May 30th question to the Harper government as one such example of how hard we are pushing for answers on this crucial issue. You can find out more about Peter's work by visiting: (http://www.ndp.ca/page/1444; http://www.ndp.ca/page/4413; http://www.ndp.ca/page/4927; and http://www.ndp.ca/page/5550). PDF: [Editor's note: I posted it to Vive's download section so you can access it here] http://www.vivelecanada.ca/downloads/SPP%20Question%20-%20Julian.pdf Many have written to me saying that the NDP are the only party they can count on to stand up for Canada. And I want you to know that we will continue to do just that. All the best. Sincerely, Jack Layton, MP (Toronto-Danforth) Leader, Canada's New Democrats

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