An offer to sit down and discuss the Province’s stance on the softwood
lumber agreement has received a cool reception.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton asked to meet with Premier
McGuinty and Conservative Leader John Tory to form a united front against
the deal.
Hampton says they won’t be getting together anytime soon.
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The NDP Leader says the agreement coupled with soaring energy rates
will result in the closure of at least 4-more mills in Northern Ontario.
