NDP filibustering Canada-Colombia Free Trade Bill, could tie it up 'forever,' say feds

Government House Leader Jay Hill says, 'A small party like the NDP can basically tie up a piece of legislation forever.'

The NDP is filibustering the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement legislation and obstructing the work of the House, says Government House Leader Jay Hill, but NDP MPs say it's their right to oppose "bad" legislation.

The debate could go on indefinitely unless there is a motion to limit the time for debate on the amendment. The motion would have to be supported by a majority of MPs, however, and Mr. Hill (Prince George-Peace River,...

By hollinm

Interesting how politicians say we must reduce our reliance on the United States for our exports. The government is working to make that happen and we have the NDP who decide they oppose this particular free trade agreement and will prevent it from passing. So much for them caring about people sitting around their kitchen table. More trade means more jobs. Iam surprised at the Liberal party not supporting the government on this particular issue. I know the government of Columbia has its issues but if we engage them we have a better chance of positively influencing them rather than ignoring them.