The Conservative candidate in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing (map) was a lobbyist for Lockheed Martin Corporation.
- See 2011-03-28. CBC Report.
- Who/What is Lockheed Martin Corporation (American military) — see http://sandrafinley.ca/?page_id=70
It is an EXTREME conflict-of-interest that is not allowed in democratic governance.
Don’t whine about failing democracy! Let’s just spread the word. If I don’t know someone in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, someone else will. Raymond Sturgeon should not receive one vote. For very legitimate reasons.
The election of a Lockheed Martin lobbyist would further undermine democracy. He would be in an ideal position to influence the Government. I wonder who would become Minister of Defence if he was elected?
The untendered contracts for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 stealth bombers are going to take us much further into debt and war. The Conservatives have already piled up the largest deficit ever. Electing a lobbyist for Lockheed Martin to the Canadian Parliament will help ensure we continue down that path.
Throw the word into your networks. Among us, we will have thousands of connections to people in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing .
UPDATE: I was worried and called Steve Staples from Ceasefire.ca. Love that guy! I’ll be able to sleep tonite. The riding doesn’t vote Conservative. Talked a bit about conflict-of-interest legislation. It needs tightening. MP’s can’t immediately become lobbyists, but nothing to prevent lobbyists from becoming MP’s.
THE FACTS ON GOVERNMENT DEBT IN CANADA UNDER THE CONSERVATIVES:
http://www.debtclock.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=42
After 11 straight years of federal government surpluses and debt reduction, 2008-09 saw the Canadian government return to spending more than it earns – deficit financing. In 2011 the government will have added back to the debt in just three years, more than the $105 billion it paid off during years of surpluses. Deficits are projected through the year 2014-15.
Deficit spending of the past led to a trillion dollars in interest payments since 1961. This won’t help our economy or the families that have to pay for it.
In 1990, 38 cents out of every dollar sent to Ottawa was used to pay the annual interest on our federal debt. Today, that is down to 14 cents. Why would we want to go back?
BTW: Electoral District Maps: www.electionscanada.ca Go to Voter Information, Find your Electoral District. Click on “Map” at the top of that page.
Cheers!
Sandra