London Free Press: News Section - Martin rebukes leaders for breaking promises

London Free Press: News Section - Martin rebukes leaders for breaking promises: "Martin rebukes leaders for breaking promises

He said pledges to poorer countries often were made with little intent to honour them.
ALEXANDER PANETTA, CP 2005-06-30 01:59:08


OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Paul Martin castigated fellow world leaders for making headline-grabbing pledges and then abandoning the world's poorest countries.

The rebuke came as Martin prepared for a G8 summit next week where he will face pressure to make a long-term aid pledge on Canada's behalf."