No, the open coordination of employment policy should be aimed at giving elected representatives a better basis for decision-making and voters more knowledge of the options we have in the area of employment policy.

We have a very strong interest in seeing equality introduced to the Commission and in seeing the necessary basis for decision making secured so that the Commissioner can implement her views on equality.

Question No. 154 Mr. Richard Marceau: What was the full decision-making process that led the command at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier to consider closing down entirely downhill skiing at the Castor Centre; and in regard to this: (a) from what budget envelope were the funds for construction and development of the infrastructures at the Castor alpine ski centre originally taken; (b) from what budget envelope were the funds used to operate the Centre (e.g. electricity, heating) taken; (c) how and when was the public, both military and civilian, consulted, and using what sampling; (d) what recommendations were considered to avoid the d ...[+++]ecision to close; and (e) at what point did the Minister of National Defence endorse the decision?

43. Believes that good governance, including respect for human rights (in particular, those of women and children), the rule of law, democracy, transparency and combating corruption, form part of the necessary foundation for sustainable development in all countries; is of the view that the Johannesburg Summit should initiate new efforts to improve partnerships with civil society, business and industry and other groups in seeking sustainable solutions to development challenges; considers that to show their commitment to good governance, international decision-making bodies should lead by example and adopt inclusive, transparent and accountable decision-making processes, notably within the G7/8 countries, and the WTO and its dispute settlement system: this ...[+++]should be based on financial support and capacity-building at home, as supported by the Doha Agreement; also calls for the prompt ratification and general implementation of the Aarhus Treaty to improve access to information, public participation and access to justice;

41. Believes that good governance, including respect for human rights (in particular, those of women and children), the rule of law, democracy, transparency and combating corruption, forms part of the necessary foundation for sustainable development in all countries; it is of the view that the WSSD should initiate new efforts to improve partnerships with civil society, business and industry and other groups in seeking sustainable solutions to development challenges; to show their commitment to good governance, international decision-making bodies should lead by example and adopt inclusive, transparent and accountable decision-making processes, notably within the G7/8, and WTO and its dispute settlement system. This should be ...[+++]based on financial support and capacity-building at home, as supported by the Doha Agreement; also calls for the prompt ratification and general implementation of the Aarhus Treaty to improve access to information, public participation and access to justice;

China, groping tentatively, even fearfully, toward democratic practices, can be observed at the grassroots, in the villages across China, experiencing an activist democratic thrust in local decision making.