Bell welcomes Layton back to Vancouver Island North

Jack Layton’s New Democrats have a plan to target Conservative MP’s head- on in key ridings like Vancouver Island North.

“We’re getting ready for the next federal election by keeping pressure on the Harper government on issues important to Vancouver Island North voters, like HST, protection of the environment and the economy,” says NDP candidate Catherine Bell.

As the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico spreads, Stephen Harper is actually weakening the environmental oversight on Canada’s Big Polluters. As middle class Canadians grasp for hope of an economic recovery, Stephen Harper is raising our taxes and shovelling billions to already profitable banks.

“I’ve been calling for the current MP- John Duncan to listen to all those people that have signed the HST petition, and to represent their wishes,” says Bell. “Duncan voted with the Conservatives to pass the HST, now he should listen to voters.”

Jack Layton, and his NDP colleague Olivia Chow will be here July 8 & 9. Bell will be hosting a social with Jack & Olivia on Thursday, July 8 at 6:30pm, at the Zocalo Cafe, 208A- 5th Street, Courtenay. (5th & Cliffe) They will also be attending the opening of Vancouver Island MusicFest on Friday, July 9.

“We can defeat the Conservatives here in Vancouver Island North,” adds Bell. “Having Jack back for the second time this year is a key part of making that happen.”