Adam in the News II

This from the local Oshawa paper....

Adam Jobse

Oshawa Green Party candidate


Issue: Auto industry


Green Party candidate Adam Jobse said the biggest local issue is the recent announcement of job cuts at GM, and praised the Beacon Project as one of the factors that could help mitigate damage.

"The auto industry is like any other industry -- every individual company needs to remain competitive or it won't survive. The leadership at GM has failed to keep the company competitive and unfortunately it's the labourers here who will take the fall for them," he said.

"Jack Layton and the NDP have sided with management in attempting to use Japan and South Korea as scapegoats. Their argument sounds good until you consider that GM builds the Chevy Optra in South Korea, and then sells them in Japan."

Mr. Jobse said it is key to address unfair trade practices that allow foreign cars to be sold in Canada, but limit the number of locally manufactured vehicles that can be sold in some overseas markets.

He said the Green Party will ensure that when Canada trades with other countries, this country's vision of a just and sustainable society is shared.

"This is known as fair trade," Mr. Jobse explained. "During this election campaign you'll also hear Jack and Sid spit out this term. The difference is, I understand it."


Issue: Government accountability


Mr. Jobse said lack of trust in politicians is a problem that affects voters in Oshawa and across the country, noting that the Green Party plans to fix the system by introducing proportional representation.

"Of all the developed countries there are only three that are not using proportional representation -- the United States, Britain and Canada," he said. "It's a global movement that we're not a part of and we should be."