Green Party to Host SPP Counter-Summit

The Green Party of Canada is organizing a cross-border Security and Prosperity Partnership "Counter Summit" in Ottawa on August 20th. Members of the US Green Party will attend the event to present the perspective from south of the border. Speakers will include Green Party leader Elizabeth May, Green Party International Trade critic Dr. Janet Eaton and Ralph Pentland, former Director of Water Planning and Management with Environment Canada. When: August 20th, 9 am - 3 pm Where: St. Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa.Room 203, Guigues Hall. Agenda:

Time	Event
9:00-9:10	Elizabeth May-Introduction and Welcome from the GPC Leader
9:10-9:20	Dr. Justine McCabe- Greeting from GP US and Reading of GP US Resolution to support the GPC Counter Summit
9:20-10:15	Dr. Janet Eaton-Teach In/Questions and Comments. Background, Historical Context, Chronology of SPP Dimensions, Reasons Why We Oppose the SPP
10:15-10:30	Refreshment Break in the Foyer
10:30-10:45	Julia Willebrand-Emerging SPP Policy Perspectives in the GP US
10:45-11:15	Ralph Pentland-the SPP and Bulk Water Exports. Questions and Comments
11:15-12:00	Elizabeth May-The SPP: Political Realities and Alternatives based on Green Party Principles. Questions and Comments
12:00-1:00	Lunch. Sandwiches for Sale in the Foyer
1:00-3:00	Open Forum. Questions and Comments for all speakers. Strategic Cross Border Dialogue
3:00-3:10	Dr. Janet Eaton-Closing Remarks

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