National Party says yes to gay rights



   The recently-formed National Party of Canada has replied
positively to almost all questions on the EGALE questionnaire.
   Party leader Mel Hurtig responded with a clear YES to questions
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. (See list of questions
on page x.)
   On questions relating to health, Hurtig said he would consider
lesbian and gay health issues as part of a comprehensive review
aimed at "restructuring and strengthening" federal health
standards.
   Hurtig admitted he has not spoken publicly on sexual orientation
issues, nor has he attended lesbian and gay community events.
   A former Edmonton publisher, Hurtig is best known for his
crusade against free trade with the United States.


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