Greenpeace Canada Spokesperson: Employment Insurance

Keith Stewart Dept: The government passed a motion by a vote of 145 to 122, in the Commons Thursday to hold second reading debate on Bill C-38 to seven days in order to have the budget plan passed before MPs leave Ottawa in June for the summer, according to The Star. Greenpeace Canada spokesperson Keith Stewart said there is no reason to bundle massive changes to environmental laws in a budget bill unless they have something to hide and oTTAWA The Conservatives prompted a wave of criticism by using their majority to limit debate on their budget legislation in the face of opposition demands that the sweeping bill be divided up for additional debate. The bill is one of the longest omnibus legislation brought in by the Conservatives. At more than 400 pages touching on dozens of laws, it contains major changes across the spectrum of federal responsibility, including environmental protection , Employment Insurance , border security , immigration, pensions , the operation of national parks, foreign aid and other initiatives. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.