That was my initial response on hearing that Paul Martin had signed us up for the Security and Prosperity Partnership. It certainly hadn't been an issue in the previous federal election campaign nor was there any public debate on it inside or outside of the House of Commons. And ever since, as much as our corporate overlords have been able to manage it, the way it originated has been the way it's been implemented: hidden away from the public eye and with as little fanfare and publicity as possible.
Alison at the Beav alerts us to the release of a feature length documentary by Paul Manly called "You, Me, and the S.P.P: Trading Democracy for Corporate Rule." Here's the trailer:
If that looks like something that would interest you, you can find out more, order a DVD or check the screening schedule here at the website of Manly Media.
funny, not one liberal progblogger posting a response here - progressive libbloggers where are you?
Oh, I guess this is tickidy-boo with you all - long with the liberals as once again, they sell Canada down the global neoliberal toilet - but sure liberals are progressive - not!
Geez, Jan - chill! I just got home from work!
I think I'm going to have to get a copy of this, if only to see if I can spot me or my son in the crowd in the Montebello footage.
Such a liberal thing. It makes me sick.