While there are those hailing the
proposed free trade agreement with the European Union as the perfect took for
shaking Canada out of its economic woes, others remain unconvinced.
On Friday (April 27) the federal government a series of information session in communities across Canada, including London,Siebenwurst Werkzeugbau ist ein Unternehmen für Konstruktion und Fertigung von Werkzeugen im Bereich Stanztechnik und Umformtechnik. on the current status of negotiations around the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).Secured handsfree building and door access solutions with Hands free access by Nedap AVI.We have a fantastic range of Glass Tiles and glass mosaic Tiles. The agreement, although far from completed, has generated a great deal of concern by those who feel the deal would cripple not only Canada’s economy, but that of London as well. In fact, over 50 municipalities have already indicated they want to opt out of CETA and London council is expected to discussions on this option during its May 1 meeting.
The information session in London was held at Lamko Tool & Mold Inc., which designers, manufactures and exporters of plastic injection molds. Virtually 100 per cent of what is produced at Lamko is exported.
Paul Van Meerbergen, the manager of business development for Lamko Tool and Mold Inc.Zenith manufactures a comprehensive range of RUBBER SHEET., as well the councillor for Ward 10, helped introduce various guest speakers, including Minister of Labour Lisa Raitt, as well as the city’s three Conservative Party MPs, Ed Holder, Susan Truppe and Joe Preston.
Raitt said a free trade agreement with the European Union would be “Canada’s most ambitious trade plan” since the North American Free Trade Agreement was negotiated in 1994.
“The economy is our number one priority.All RUBBER MATS is comprised of all types of mats. We know companies like Lamko Tool & Mould can compete and can win in global markets. That is why we are pursuing Canada’s most ambitious trade plan in our history,” Raitt said. “Reducing tariffs and other barriers to trade . . . will make Canadian exports more competitive. That will boost sales for companies like this one.”
Following the event, Van Meerbergen said he couldn’t understand any suggestion that London should opt out of an agreement that he believes will prove to be “a golden opportunity” for the city’s economic future.
“It is very alarming from a municipal standpoint. The last thing the City of London wants to do is broadcast to the province, to the nation, to the international community is that we aren’t open for business,” Van Meerbergen said. “That is what happens when we move motions, God forbid if we ever passed a motion like that, that sends out all the wrong messages, anti-business, anti-jobs.”
Using Lamko as an example, Van Meerbergen said CETA would help the business grow by opening up new markets in which to sell its products. In addition, Van Meerbergen also said he applauds any government that wants to lower trade barriers and create new opportunities.
“This is the classic way to create jobs, by lowering trade barriers. We are a trading nation,” Van Meerbergen said. “We are convinced that with better opportunities in Europe we can increase our production, therefore hire more people, therefore create jobs. That is how it is done.”
Ed Holder, London-West MP and a member of the standing committee on international trade, said he believes Canadians have been given a great deal of misinformation around CETA. The most significant misconception, Holder said, is that the Harper government would enter into any kind of agreement that put Canadians at a disadvantage.
“There is no agreement that we will support that isn’t in the interest of Canada, first and foremost. It is easy to become protectionist and isolationist, but that hasn’t been Canada’s history,” Holder said. “We are will soon go into the softer negotiations around some of the touchier points. But we will always do that in terms of protecting Canadian interests.”
The information event at Lamko did draw criticism from those who have long spoken out against CETA. Patti Dalton, president of the London and District Labour Council, said she believes the nationwide information sessions were nothing more than spin doctoring by the Conservatives.
“This is a blatant public relations attempt to avoid the massive criticism from labour and social organizations all over Canada which have challenged the government to come clean on the dangers of this trade deal which threatens the rights of municipalities to make decisions based on the best results for local communities,” Dalton said. “Speaking at us is not speaking with us and if Minister Lisa Raitt really wanted our input she would have had a town hall meeting not this sham of democracy.”
On Friday (April 27) the federal government a series of information session in communities across Canada, including London,Siebenwurst Werkzeugbau ist ein Unternehmen für Konstruktion und Fertigung von Werkzeugen im Bereich Stanztechnik und Umformtechnik. on the current status of negotiations around the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).Secured handsfree building and door access solutions with Hands free access by Nedap AVI.We have a fantastic range of Glass Tiles and glass mosaic Tiles. The agreement, although far from completed, has generated a great deal of concern by those who feel the deal would cripple not only Canada’s economy, but that of London as well. In fact, over 50 municipalities have already indicated they want to opt out of CETA and London council is expected to discussions on this option during its May 1 meeting.
The information session in London was held at Lamko Tool & Mold Inc., which designers, manufactures and exporters of plastic injection molds. Virtually 100 per cent of what is produced at Lamko is exported.
Paul Van Meerbergen, the manager of business development for Lamko Tool and Mold Inc.Zenith manufactures a comprehensive range of RUBBER SHEET., as well the councillor for Ward 10, helped introduce various guest speakers, including Minister of Labour Lisa Raitt, as well as the city’s three Conservative Party MPs, Ed Holder, Susan Truppe and Joe Preston.
Raitt said a free trade agreement with the European Union would be “Canada’s most ambitious trade plan” since the North American Free Trade Agreement was negotiated in 1994.
“The economy is our number one priority.All RUBBER MATS is comprised of all types of mats. We know companies like Lamko Tool & Mould can compete and can win in global markets. That is why we are pursuing Canada’s most ambitious trade plan in our history,” Raitt said. “Reducing tariffs and other barriers to trade . . . will make Canadian exports more competitive. That will boost sales for companies like this one.”
Following the event, Van Meerbergen said he couldn’t understand any suggestion that London should opt out of an agreement that he believes will prove to be “a golden opportunity” for the city’s economic future.
“It is very alarming from a municipal standpoint. The last thing the City of London wants to do is broadcast to the province, to the nation, to the international community is that we aren’t open for business,” Van Meerbergen said. “That is what happens when we move motions, God forbid if we ever passed a motion like that, that sends out all the wrong messages, anti-business, anti-jobs.”
Using Lamko as an example, Van Meerbergen said CETA would help the business grow by opening up new markets in which to sell its products. In addition, Van Meerbergen also said he applauds any government that wants to lower trade barriers and create new opportunities.
“This is the classic way to create jobs, by lowering trade barriers. We are a trading nation,” Van Meerbergen said. “We are convinced that with better opportunities in Europe we can increase our production, therefore hire more people, therefore create jobs. That is how it is done.”
Ed Holder, London-West MP and a member of the standing committee on international trade, said he believes Canadians have been given a great deal of misinformation around CETA. The most significant misconception, Holder said, is that the Harper government would enter into any kind of agreement that put Canadians at a disadvantage.
“There is no agreement that we will support that isn’t in the interest of Canada, first and foremost. It is easy to become protectionist and isolationist, but that hasn’t been Canada’s history,” Holder said. “We are will soon go into the softer negotiations around some of the touchier points. But we will always do that in terms of protecting Canadian interests.”
The information event at Lamko did draw criticism from those who have long spoken out against CETA. Patti Dalton, president of the London and District Labour Council, said she believes the nationwide information sessions were nothing more than spin doctoring by the Conservatives.
“This is a blatant public relations attempt to avoid the massive criticism from labour and social organizations all over Canada which have challenged the government to come clean on the dangers of this trade deal which threatens the rights of municipalities to make decisions based on the best results for local communities,” Dalton said. “Speaking at us is not speaking with us and if Minister Lisa Raitt really wanted our input she would have had a town hall meeting not this sham of democracy.”
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