Ruling Prompts Challenge From Layton

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In light of a recent decision of NAFTA, which ruled that $5-billion in duties on Canadian softwood were not justified (since, according to the panel, the United States "improperly assessed" subsidies that, according to them, improperly benefitted producers in Canada), the Honourable Jack Layton, P.C., M.P., the Member for Toronto—Danforth and Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, issued a challenge to the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., the Member for Calgary Southwest — the Prime Minister of Canada.

Hon. Jack Layton[/color], P.C., M.P.,]Once again, a top NAFTA panel has confirmed that Canada plays fair on softwood. Stephen Harper must take this opportunity to turn the page on years of Liberal inaction by ending this injustice that has devastated so many forestry communities and families.

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Stephen Harper bills himself and his new Ambassador, Michael Wilson, as men of influence in Washington. Now it’s time for results. If Stephen Harper wants to 'stand up for Canada,' he must insist that the softwood duties be removed and the money be returned. No more delays, no more appeals."

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[Finder]

Good Going Mr Layton, let us see if Mr Harper truly is the American puppet people think he is, or does he have the "balls" to stand up to the Americans.

 

[Mogz]

RE: Ruling Prompts Challe

He's no American puppet. What people fail to realize is that Harper is on the same page as the Americans. He doesn't agree with everything they do, but at the same time he does identify with them. The rift between the U.S. and Canada is a major problem. We're eachothers biggest trading partners and bickering like we did under the Liberal party is pointless. Hopefully Harper can use his position as a Conservative like Bush to get us a good deal on softwood lumber and put to close this argument once and for all.

 

[Finder]

So what you are saying is Harper is no puppet, but he should cow toe to the American's wants and desires anyways, no matter how bad of a deal it is for us? hmmmmmmmm makes sence to me!

 

[Jersay]

Harper at the moment appears to be a Bush-puppet, however, I will give him credit and if he gets a good deal for Canada then he is his own kind of person. If he gets a crap deal than he will most likely lose any confidence in B.C and other lumber producing provinces.

And good for Layton to put this chalenge to Harper.

 

[missile]

Maybe not a puppet,but a leader whose lips are firmly planted on Bush's arse? Oh,yes.

 

[Jersay]

That's a good one.

However, to his credit he is willing to beef up the military even if he is a Bush ass kisser or not.

 

[Karlin]

Harper at the moment appears to be a Bush-puppet, however, I will give him credit and if he gets a good deal for Canada then he is his own kind of person. If he gets a crap deal than he will most likely lose any confidence in B.C and other lumber producing provinces.

And good for Layton to put this chalenge to Harper.

I predict Harper WILL get a good deal for softwood, but by "selling our soul" -
BIGGER PICTURE:
Harper is a Bush puppet, currently lending a hand in occupying Arab nations for the purpose of USA energy security.

As such, Bush will ensure the softwood issue gets settled as a reward for Harper's continued brownosing and occupation of Afghanistan.

Canadians will love him for getting a softwood deal done, because they won't realise that there was a serious trade-off.
The media won't report it as such.

Karlin

 

[Mogz]

RE: Ruling Prompts Challe

So what you are saying is Harper is no puppet, but he should cow toe to the American's wants and desires anyways, no matter how bad of a deal it is for us? hmmmmmmmm makes sence to me!

No, as a matter of fact, I am not saying that. He is not a puppet, but he is in a position to enact great repairs to the relationship with the U.S. Being a Conservative, as is Bush, they're on the same wave lenght, and as such Bush will be more inclined to listen to him. Will Harper bow down to Bush? I don't think so. I've been deeply interested in to the man for years and one thing that draws a lot of my respect, is his talk for a tough and international Canada. To be important on the World scene, you don't need to bow down to every nation that is more powerful. Harper plans to revisit the days when Canada was a major player on the international stage. Back when we had a robust military, excellent cooperation with the U.S., and our hand in all the decision making processes. Sadly for years, our nation was plauged with both ineffective Conservative and Liberal parties. Chretien absolutely ruined our national image, an image that needs to be repaired badly, and in my opinion Harper is already hard at work on it. The problem with the Liberals of the 90's was their "fence sitting" the party has become known for. They never acted, they never stood up for Canada, and as such the U.S. walked all over us. Knowing full well that Ottawa would never make a stand, what with the weak politicians in power, Washington had their wicked way with us. I for one am confident that Harper can do a truck load of good for Canada, if given the chance.