Premier Bennett libel case urged for damages
In Vancouver, Premier Bill Bennett's lawyer urged the BC Supreme Court to award substantial general and real damages in a libel suit against NDP MLA Dave Stupich. Justice Albert Mackoff reserved decision after arguments on the claim that drinking makes the premier unfit for evening legislature sittings.
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Dave Stupidh
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Nanaimo
British Columbia
Peter Butler
Defamation case hinges on privilege and malice in newsletter row
The dispute centers on a libel suit involving Stupich and Bennett over a newsletter column accusing government members of drinking habits. Butler argues no qualified privilege protects the statements as malice exists. Macdonald counters that the piece simply referenced collective behavior and that an apology was issued.
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Court OKed Wiretaps Tied to 1010 Arrests Across Canada
Ottawa reports 1980 electronic surveillance led to 1,010 arrests as police obtained 698 of 699 court approvals to tap suspects. Most warrants targeted narcotics and conspiracy cases. wiretap evidence reached court in 41 cases, yielding 14 convictions.
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Canada
Vancouver
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Italy
Peru
Lima
Canada Japan auto export deal under whelming review
Industry Minister Herb Gray said Japan will cut automobile exports to Canada by six percent in 1981-82, but critics say the ceiling still allows a 10 percent lift from the 1980 level due to early 1981 shipments. NDP critic Ian Deans questions the concession as insufficient.
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