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September 18, 2009

Supreme Court stands up for consumers—bails out Conservatives: Masse declares a victory for Consumers as the Supreme Court acts to rectify price gouging

Mr. Brian Masse (Windsor West, NDP): And they are proud of that legislation being passed, Mr. Speaker.
The Minister of Industry claims there are no national security concerns with the foreign takeover of Nortel. How can he know this when a review which involves multiple agencies did not happen?
Let us be clear there is no threshold when it comes to a national security review.

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September 17, 2009

MASSE CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST HARPER-MCGUINTY TAX GOUGE
HST will damage the economy during this time of recession while passing the bill to consumers

Mr. Brian Masse (Windsor West, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise to support this petition which is against the Canada-Colombia trade deal. The House has been debating the issue of Canada entering into a privileged trading relationship with a narco-state that has a history of murder against civil society members who have tried to unionize and provide a better life for many citizens.
The petitioners are calling for a commission to be completed first to look at the human rights issues before Canada enters into that privileged trading relationship with such a state.

Mr. Brian Masse (Windsor West, NDP): Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for all the work he has done on this. It certainly is not the full buildup we want, but it is a start.
One thing that is going to be raised is how we can afford this $1 billion bill. I want to point out and ask for his comments regarding what is happening with the redistribution of the Canadian economy. The Conservatives and Liberals have voted to reduce corporate tax cuts right now so that in 2012 they will be down to 15%.

Mr. Brian Masse (Windsor West, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I would be pleased to ask my colleague a question. I want to make sure that we start this correctly. Could he outline some of the sidebar agreements that this deal has that are very unusual and also create some concern? The environment and labour practices in particular have been dominant in this agreement. Put on the side, they will allow for greater exploitation.

Mr. Brian Masse (Windsor West, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I see that the House has already resumed with Conservative heckling from the very moment that we get going here again. Some things do not change.
Unfortunately we are seeing the bill re-emerge as well which is a big concern. Bill C-23 is a bill that would bring a trade agreement between Canada and Colombia.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

HARPER SHIFTS TAX BURDEN ONTO ONTARIO FAMILIES
Surprise HST deal with Liberals will hit Ontario pocketbooks hard

OTTAWA – Ontarians are facing an eight percent increase in the cost of everything from funerals to car repairs, airline tickets, vitamins, movie tickets, summer camps and home heating because of a deal the Harper Conservatives have struck with the McGuinty Liberals, warn New Democrats.

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August 29, 2009

MASSE LAUNCHES SREBRENICA REMEMBRANCE DAY CAMPAIGN: Presents motion to be introduced in the House of Commons this fall

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August 27, 2009

MASSE TO LAUNCH SREBRENICA REMEMBRANCE DAY CAMPAIGN