The Kyoto Accord is in the spotlight as the leader of the Federal New
Democrats tours Northern Ontario.
Jack Layton says European countries are taking steps to reduce their
emissions while Canada is going the other way under Prime Minister Martin.
Layton says climate change has had a direct effect on the North.
n023 runs: 15 sec. out…the north.
He adds the Liberals voted against a NDP motion for mandatory
emission reduction standards in cars and notes Canada must put itself in a
leadership position.
