<strong>Topic:</strong> <a href="/topics/36-canadian-politics" target="_blank">Canadian Politics</a><br /><strong>Written By:</strong> <a href="/profiles/NAUWATCH" target="_blank">NAUWATCH</a><br />
<strong>Date: </strong> Friday, April 25 at 12:04<br /><br />
In the article titled "Martin should resign as MP, Layton says" by <strong>Elizabeth Thompson,</strong> that was published in the <em>Montreal Gazette</em> on 2 April 2008 "New Democratic Party leader <strong>Jack Layton,</strong> is calling on former Prime Minister <strong>Paul Martin</strong> to resign as a member of Parliament, saying residents of LaSalle-Émard deserve an MP who is going to actually show up in the House of Commons." But there is an apparent basic explanation why Paul Martin has not been in Parliament. If you were an Member of Parliament or even more so, a former Prime Minister, who signed an Agreement to sell out your country, without informing that nation, and if you felt guilty about it afterwards, how would you feel, after that, about taking your seat in Parliament? <br><br><a href="http://www.vivelecanada.ca/article/235929989-martin-is-too-ashamed-to-show-face-in-parliament-because-of-role-in-north-americ">read more »</a>

   

Yeah, somehow I doubt Martin loses sleep at night, but it's a nice thought that he would be ashamed of his role. Maybe not reality. Our leaders and former leaders seem to have no shame when it comes to the SPP.

   

Why would Martin have shame about his actions re: the SPP, Susan? He was, after all, just doing the job his financial masters had sent him there to do.

That's the problem with guys like Martin. They never let me down. Just once I'd like to have one of these corporate shills get into power and stand up say, "Sorry boys, but now that I'm elected, I've decided to do what's best for the country. Thanks for the money though."

   

ya he,s crying all over his(our) money,eh Brian!

   

the reason M.Martin was elected to the house of commons was to represent those in his constituency and express their will by voting,, he has not been an effective member of Parliament since the beginning of the tory minority.. I would suspect that he will be defeated should he run again.. but then who knows..

   

If he resigned the LIBs would lose another seat in the House and harper would be one more seat closer to a majority.

   

I was pretty critical of Martin being a no show in the house this last year until I looked into it. While he hasn't been present for a good majority of the votes he is still quite active in the party and has been doing some pretty good work with charitable and non profit organizations.

I'm not what you'd consider to be a fan of Martin by any means but I definitely wouldn't accuse him of just milking the pay role. He's still working but he's not taking a visible role with what he's doing. If his constituency isn't happy with him they can voice their opinion to his constituency office or to the press but I haven't heard any complaints so far.

Belinda Stronach on the other hand is a different story. Either make up your mind and go and work for your Dad or get back to work. If you didn’t want to be in politics you shouldn’t have run for re-election and if your health problems are so serious maybe you should step aside.

   

well no matter what he should resign...

   

And risk Canada's 2nd political assassination.....?

   

And by using Harper's "Accountability" Act as a springboard, a permanent arm's length committee should be formed to determine if ANY MP is shirking his/her duty. Never mind this so-called "honorable thing to do" crap.