Congrats To The NDP On Gun Registry Vote

Turns out they were able to employ persuasion over the party whip, thus giving those MPs who might really be in tough next election a chance to look principled, while safe-seat folks like Stoffer could afford to switch sides. A bit more flexible than the LPoC approach, and even a little bit sneaky, which we appreciate in this corner.

Now onto the economy, where some economists--but I can't find the link--are predicting a negative GDP number for July.

Layton Banks On Liberal Senate Killing Bill C-391

...which abolishes the long-gun registry.

Thank you for contacting me about Bill C-391, An Act to amend theCriminal Code and the Firearms Act (repeal of long-gun registry).

As with the Canadian population at large, there are a variety ofopinions on this issue within our party and our caucus. The vote on this Bill at second reading will be a free vote for New Democratic Party MPs.

However, it is clear that the Harper government has botched this issue by choosing to play partisan, political games. They know perfectly well that they can't get C-391 passed in the Senate.

For our part, New Democrats will continue to support laws that will ensure fewer guns on our streets, not more.

Again, thank you for sharing your views on this matter.

Sincerely,

Jack Layton, MP (Toronto-Danforth)
Leader, Canada's New Democrats

What leadership (he said ironically).