Why Martin Won't Discuss Chinese Human Rights

Several of the donors to Mr. Martin's leadership campaign are members of the Canada China Business Council, including Bombardier and Sun Life. Another key Martin donor and business council member is the law firm of McCarthy Tetrault, which contributed $149,000 in "in-kind" donations to Mr. Martin's leadership campaign. Those in-kind services consisted of paying the salary of lawyer Tim Murphy, a key Martin leadership strategist, who is now the prime minister's chief of staff. Bombardier and Power Corp. are partners in a massive project with China National Railway to deliver 300 inter-city rail cars to China. The two companies have invested $110 million to build a manufacturing plant, while Bombardier could earn $550 million if China opts for 200 additional cars. http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=6676