[asia-apec 585] Re: [mai] Future of MAI

[E.W. Plawiuk]

VICTORY! City of Edmonton Alberta Canada Rejects MAI

          It was moved by Councilor Phair that the Executive committee
reject the
          Administrations motion in favour of support of the MAI. This
passed. A new motion opposing the MAI based on the Canadian Federation of
Municipalities (CFM) motion was introduced. It was  expanded  to include
having City Council and the CFM
          lobby the provicincial government and federal government to
protect city/muncipalities
          rights if any accord is signed. Phair also emphasized the need to
protect arts and
          culture from the MAI. The Executive committees motion opposing
the MAI was
          passed on August 18, 1998 except for Councilor Phairs
reccomendation on protection
          for Arts & Culture!

For more information go to: 
Edmonton MAI ALERT Page
http://www.geocities.com./CapitolHill/5202/mai.html