Premier fights softwood battle in Washington visit
Premier Gordon Campbell pressed B C concerns over 27 percent U S duties on Canadian softwood during a 30 minute White House meeting with Vice President Cheney. He cited federal aid talks, proposed reforms to logging rules, and impacts on jobs as Ottawa weighs a possible 235 million dollar package amid WTO and NAFTA actions.
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Treaty talks in B C face longer delay says treaty commissioner
Victoria The treaty commission annual report says talks will take longer and cost more. Commissioner Jack Weisgerber warns ministers and First Nations must act on recommendations to move negotiations forward. Nine years into the process with 53 First Nations and 42 talks, proposals include regional sessions and incremental treaty making. He notes delays have mainly burdened First Nations and warns higher costs for all British Columbians if no progress is made. Leaders will meet this fall to review options and potential shifts in approach.
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