한카 자유무역협정(FTA)에 대한 Isabelle Morin 연방 하원의원(NDP)이 한인사회에 보내는 공문

ISABELLE MORIN (NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRACE—LACHINE) REITERATES HER SUPPORT FOR CANADA-KOREA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 29, 2014 – 9:00 am

LACHINE - NDP MP Isabelle Morin expresses again her support for the new trade deal reinforcing commercial and economic relations between Canada and South Korea. “The NDP is pleased with Korea’s respect for democracy and human rights, fair labour policies, and good environmental practices. I spoke with many Koreans living in my riding and I share their enthusiasm for this agreement” said the MP for NDG-Lachine, who represents most of the Korean community in Montreal.

Canadian exports to South Korea amounted to 7.3 billion dollars in 2013. South Korea is the seventh largest trading partner of Canada. Potential economic benefits are huge in terms of exports and jobs. “This agreement will enable some Canadian industries to enter the Korean market as well as other Asian markets more easily” added Morin.

The NDP acknowledges the importance of free trade in this 21^st century. However, some points in the agreement still need to be further clarified. The NDP urges the government to make sure the Canadian automobile industry is not adversely impacted by the deal.  “It is most unfortunate that the Conservatives would vote down the NDP’s proposed amendments that would have helped protect jobs and workers in the Canadian auto industry” said Morin.

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For more information, please contact:

Sophis Mohsen, political advisor to Isabelle Morin

Isabelle.morin.c1@parl.gc.ca

514-502-1721