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Human Rights Violations in Colombia Lead to the Tabling of Two Parliamentary Motions

OTTAWA - The implementation of the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Deal, approved by Parliament last June, has led to the tabling of two Motions in the House of Commons and at the Canadian Parliament’s Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) by NDP Critic on International Trade, Peter Julian MP (Burnaby-New Westminster).

Statement by Peter Julian on International World Water Day
Liberals and Conservatives refuse to walk the talk on Canadian water rights

Today is International World Water Day, a time for Canadians to reflect on the important responsibilities we have, and on the need for our continuous vigilance and effective stewardship of our limited and vital fresh water resource.

PROTECT CANADA’S WATER AS A PUBLIC RESOURCE: NDP
AbitibiBowater NAFTA deal has effectively privatized Canada’s water resources

OTTAWA – The Harper Conservative’s decision to compensate AbitibiBowater last summer, whether it was intentional or not, has effectively privatized Canada’s water resources under NAFTA. Without immediate action, New Democrat International Trade Critic Peter Julian fears that this will open the way for bulk water exports from Canada.

40th Parliament, 3rd Session
Context : Question

M. Peter Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster, NPD): Monsieur le Président, maintenant comme dans toutes les autres domaines, ce gouvernement a un gros problème avec son entente commerciale botchée entre le Canada et l'Europe.

La semaine dernière, nous apprenions que cette entente va faire augmenter le prix de nos médicaments. Aujourd'hui, nous apprenons que l'industrie de l'automobile au Canada est aussi menacée par cette entente. Ces gens s'inquiètent qu'on va vendre à rabais l'industrie canadienne de l'automobile.

THE DAILY NEWS (NANAIMO) (FINAL)
NATION & WORLD, Page: A10

Europe seeks conditions on trade
Free-trade deal with EU may hinge on how Canada handles oilsands and sealing issues

Peter O'Neil, Postmedia News

Sealing and oilsands, two issues that have darkened Canada's image in some sectors of European society, could affect ratification of the proposed Canada-European Union free trade agreement, suggests a report from the House of Commons parliamentary committee on trade.