Critics Say Paul Martin Should Step Down As MP

Martin has been virtually invisible in the House of Commons since the 2006 election. He has given a modest number of speeches, the last coming 10 months ago to defend the Kelowna Accord, a $5 billion plan to help natives in areas like education, employment and housing. Since the fall of the Liberal government, there have been 41 votes in the Commons. Martin showed up for 18 of those. People in his riding say that Martin hasn't been at his constituency office in months. One person who works next door to the riding office told CTV that it's seven months since he's seen Martin. Party members say Martin is involved in many international projects and that his constituents are being helped. "I'm sure they're being well-served by a well-seasoned staff," said four-term Liberal Whip MP Karen Redman. "I always know where Mr. Martin is and he has made lots of speeches in the house. He's made lots of votes and he always comes in when I ask him to." ... http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080203/paul_martin_080203/20080203

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