Stand On Guard Dear Editor Canadian defence funding debate
Bob Lockhart argues against deep cuts to defence budget. He warns reduced forces harm operational capability and sovereignty, noting in 1989 Canada already spends more on peacekeeping and alliance commitments while Luxembourg spends less per capita. He cites the 1987 white paper and urges steady funding.
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Josh Billings
Canada
NATO
Luxembourg
Haida Tribal Park dispute hits Queen Charlottes sport fishers
The Haida Nation unilaterally declares a large area of Graham Island as a Tribal Park prompting tensions with sport fishermen and lodge operators. Oak Bay Marine Group faces intimidation while a Supreme Court injunction seeks to restrain Haida actions. Federal officials note Chinook allocations favor recreation and the injury to tourism would harm the Queen Charlotte Islands economy.
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Council of Haida Nation
Graham Island
Dun Guard
Naden Harbour
Langara Island
Rennell Sound
Queen Charlottes
North Western
Government of Canada
Haida
Oak Bay Marine Group
Charlotte Princess
Supreme Court
Council of the Haida Nation
RCMP
Oak Bay Marine
Canada
United States
Alaska
Globe and Mail
Pat Chamut
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