Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - March 15, 2001, Winnipeg, Manitoba Ohm 2001 local a where does world of wheels shift into gear Mike free press archbishop Weisgerber free Trade Doest distribute the Church can give poor a voice archbishop Winnipeg roman Catholic archbishop James Weisgerber said it is the Church responsibility to Force governments to disclose what they Are concocting behind closed in Trade agreements so the poor Arent Weisgerber spoke to Pauls College students and staff yesterday about Christian responsibility As part of a lec Ture series on social he said the Church social teachings Are one of christianity Best kept the archbishop pointed to the defeat of the multilateral agreement on invest ment in 1999 As an example of How com Mon people can affect he said a similar stance should be taken for next months Summit of the americas in que Bec As we communicate and Trade with one there is a whole new Chal he How do we create a world where everyone is included legislation passed for the which includes a ban on wearing scarves and requests that churches and Community centres not allow protesters to sleep on their shows the governments attempt to separate itself from the peo Weisgerber but there be a fortress set up around the the governments need to work with business but they need to work with he admitted there will be protesters in Quebec City who simply want to stir up but said the vast majority Are there to speak for those without a part of them Are but most of them Are people who feel the discus Sion is going to Advance Only the Good of certain Weisgerber was Quick to Point out that neither he nor the roman Catholic Church is opposed to free Trade produces More there is no question about he but free Trade Doest distribute the mpg convention Centre Loewen gives habitat a boost Loewen windows and Winnipeg Habi Tat for humanity have teamed up to keep employees working during a scheduled five Day shutdown at the Steinbach Plant later this the company approached a Charity that builds houses for people in and will Send 40 employees to Volunteer their labour later this in they will receive their regular salaries from Loewen the employees will help habitat demolish an intercity House that will make Way for one of 10 new Homes the Charity will build this it helps our employees feel Good about contributing to people who Are less said Lloyd Vic Epresi Dent of finance for Loewen habitat for humanity was Happy to have the extra i think its a wonderful idea and they Are to be admired for their commitment to their employees and the said Mary executive director of Winnipeg habitat for your cites Centre championship Auto shows world of wheels March 30 april 1 for a list of our other upcoming visit Mailin save up to All dishwashers Mailin All Washer Maill private companies my Portage Lamb Call cower Call collect 58191 8577803 furniture appliances my Call collect 99900 my a wow f 6674 ;