NDP push 'Buy Canadian' law

It's a private members bill from the NDP:

NDP MP Peter Julian today introduced a private member's bill, the Made in Canada Procurement Act, which would give Canadian companies and industries priority on all government procurements and services.

This is in response to the rising tide of protectionism in the US. Harper will not, of course, back it. It is an attempt to damage Harper as not 'standing up for Canada.' It also gives the NDP something to argue over with Harper instead of appearing to be his cabin boy.

There's also a pill in it (I won't call it poison because I like it):

...the bill calls on Ottawa to purchase goods and services from countries and companies that adhere to the International Labour Organization's core labour standards relating to the rights of workers.

Is this a dig at the coming Colombian trade deal? I think it is, given the terrible violence the government perpetuates against unionists in that country. This clause would prevent Colombian products from being purchased by the Canadian government. Harper can't have this while trying to have free trade with that country.

This also places the Liberals in an awkward position. For populist reasons, they could support the bill, but as they support the coming free trade deal with Colombia... awkward! Still, they aren't the government, so they could support it. With the Bloc stepping in to support it -- they will -- the bill would actually pass.

Tactics: The Liberals should vote to pass it through first reading, but facilitate the Conservatives in delaying it in committee until an election call wipes it away.

I don't agree, but I'm just saying it's the way around the conundrum.