European Politician warns Canada be left behind on Kyoto

OTTAWA — A visiting member of Europe’s Parliament says he is puzzled by Canadian government policies and fears the world may be forced to leave Canada behind as it moves forward in addressing climate change.

« It’s a very strange position for Europe, because really, for us, Canada is a dear partner, » said Kriton Arsenis, from the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, the second-largest group in the European Parliament. « It’s an ally in the way that we share values for the environment, social values, how we imagine the state of the world and we somehow feel left alone. » Read more…