Harper flags policy questions on Nexen CNOOC bid
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the 15 billion dollar CNOOC offer for Nexen raises difficult policy questions and will be assessed under Canada’s net benefit test. He noted U S signals will not dictate Ottawa’s decision and that the government continues to gather information amid NDP opposition.
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Conservatives End National Security Advisory Council
The federal advisory council on national security was abolished in the summer, two years into its three year term. The Privy Council Office notes outside experts can be consulted through other means, with the council having had a $30 000 annual budget. Wesley Wark, a former member, regrets the shutdown amid ongoing security concerns.
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Organized crime tied to counterfeit pills sent by mail
Canadian border officials and RCMP say an international operation coordinated by Interpol seized thousands of fake prescription pills worth over 1 million dollars. The mails included anti depressants sedatives weight loss pills heart medications and erectile dysfunction drugs. A 58 year old British Columbia man was arrested with 6000 counterfeit ED meds and charges have been recommended.
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