The move is seen as an attempt by the Tories to deflect some criticism over their handling of the environment file.
By reaching across party lines, the Conservatives can claim that they are seeking out all viewpoints and policy advice to cut down on air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Clever tactic from the Tories, and another sign that the Green Party is moving into the mainstream of Canadian politics.
And somewhat comforting to people like me, who fear that Jack Layton may let the Clean Air Act pass in exchange for some window-dressing that will make his NDP look good but do nothing to address the underlying issues. Hopefully, having a Green near the action to call "Bullshit!" will keep the NDP (and other two opposition parties) from selling out when the parliamentary committee formed to overhaul Harper's green plan swings into action.
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let's see, the Liberals signed the Koyoto Accord, like 10 years ago, and did nothing. And you bash the NDP - which in the last election, their Environmental policies were rated more 'green' than the Green's 'green' policies, and way above the Liberals - and Jack actually moved to change the 'unclean air act,' as opposed to just rating in parliament, and actually got it sent to committee. And here I thought the environment, global warming, and climate change was the most important thing, and just not petty politics. How silly of me!
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