Wondering why the Conservatives refused to sign the ban on arms trading to third world countries

With Stephen Harper and his party of liars there is always an agenda.....

Canada holds off on arms trade treaty even after U.S. signs

The Harper government faced sharp criticism Wednesday for its continued refusal to sign a landmark treaty to regulate the global arms trade.

A group of non-governmental agencies, called the Control Arms Coalition, said it was frustrated and disappointed that the government did not follow the United States and more than 90 other countries in signing the Arms Trade Treaty.

Meanwhile, the federal NDP accused the government of indulging in conspiracy theories because it continues to express concern that the treaty might have an impact on lawful gun owners within Canada.

The criticism was unleashed after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry signed the treaty on behalf of the U.S. on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Kerry called it a "significant step" in keeping the world safe.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-holds-off-on-arms-trade-treaty-even-after-u-s-signs-1.1868230?cmp=rss

Conservative government looking to bolster Canada’s arms trade with developing countries

OTTAWA — The Conservative government is looking to ease restrictions on the sale of weapons and military equipment to Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea in what is believed to be the latest effort to bolster Canada’s arms exports.

While the defence industry will applaud the move and say it will lead to more jobs and economic prosperity for Canadians, others are questioning whether selling guns to developing countries is the wisest and best way for Canada to make a buck.

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development quietly launched consultations Wednesday asking for feedback on its plan to add those four countries to what is called the Automatic Firearms Country Control List.

The list was established more than 20 years ago and currently contains 34 countries, which represent the only states to which Canadian defence companies and others can export prohibited weapons and military equipment.

We already know that weapons from these countries are already being smuggled back into the US and Canada and used in the commission of crimes here.