What are provincial politicians saying about TILMA?
IN FAVOUR OF TILMA
Dalton McGuinty, MPP (Ottawa South):
TILMA "...has been very well received by Albertans and British Columbians alike, notwithstanding some of the concerns raised by various groups. For us here in Ontario, undoubtedly there will be some concerns raised by some labour groups for example...(but) the issue is whether or not we think that we're strong enough to compete - whether we can be seen as an attractive jurisdiction for investment and for workers. I think it's a step in the right direction for us to move toward ultimately a state where there is free trade actually within this country."
Source: CanWest News Service, October 18, 2006
Contact: dmcguinty.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Sandra Pupatello, MPP (Windsor-West)
"For years, governments and countries have geared their alliances on a north/south axis. That's what economies dictated. But now opportunities for partnerships exist within the borders of our own country - between east and west. It's important that we find "made-in-Canada" solutions. As our Finance Minister Greg Sorbara indicated in his recent Fall economic Statement, we should encourage inter-provincial trade by matching the industrial needs in Alberta with the industrial capacity in Ontario. We should also explore the merits of joining the Alberta-British Columbia trade agreement."
Source: November 28, 2006 speech
Contact: spupatello.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
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