Canada seeks full U.S. market access in softwood dispute
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew and provincial ministers meet to press for full access to the U.S. market, rejecting export quotas. They defend Canada’s forestry regime and challenge punitive duties totaling about 32 percent, which could reach $1 billion if finalized. Ottawa and provinces await remarks from U.S. envoy Marc Racicot as talks proceed.
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Canada US Softwood Talks Aimed at Market Access
Ottawa officials and Canadian provinces signal a cooperative approach to softwood trade with the United States, seeking guaranteed market access and gradual industry improvements, while noting limited U S power to curb domestic producers. Pettigrew stresses actions are not to appease the U S yet deadlines loom ahead of a WTO ruling on March 25 following the 1996 agreement expiry.
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Delta pilots vote on month off with reduced pay plan
Delta Air Lines asks certain pilots to take a month off with pay for 55 flight hours per month instead of 75 to trim costs. Union leaders will vote Wednesday on the proposal which targets overstaffed categories and would be offered monthly. Delta says the move reduces costs amid staffing imbalances after enrollment gains and post 9 11 furloughs.
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Last minute planning for year end investments by Rothwell
Brian J. Rothwell outlines strategies for year end trading and tax planning. He covers capital losses carry back, mutual fund distributions, RESP grants and CESG, RESP versus RRSP, and retirement options as investors consider December moves and future tax deferral.
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Mom sues Wal-Mart over alleged attack on 10 year old
A South Carolina mother sues Wal-Mart and former employee Bobby Devon Randall alleging the store knew he was a convicted sex offender and failed to prevent the Sept. 25 2000 assault on the child. Randall, 45, was charged in Oct 2000 with performing a lewd act on a minor. The suit says Wal-Mart gave a $25 gift certificate after the report.
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