I should also note that I am deeply disappointed that the Conservative government has adamantly refused to conduct public hearings on FIPA so it can be amended, despite repeated calls from the Liberal Party, trade experts, and thousands of Canadian citizens who have significant concerns about elements of this agreement. Liberals believe that, before being finalized, international treaties such as the Canada-China FIPA must be transparent, include proper consultation, and be subject to arms-length examination to ensure the best interests of the Canadian people are being served. That is why I put forward a Motion in the House of Commons on October 24, 2012 to require the government to send all such treaties to a Parliamentary Committee for public hearings and study, after being tabled in the House of Commons and prior to the treaty coming into force. I have also personally questioned the government during Question Period about the lack of transparency in this treaty process and the potential for increased liability to Canadian taxpayers. You can view my questions here and here. Joyce Murray liberal.ca/newsroom/blog/fipa-vote-tuesday-april-23rd/
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 19:26:27 +0000
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