Sparks fly as Kyoto plan debated in Ottawa
Ministers from energy and environment gather to discuss a federal draft Kyoto implementation plan. Ottawa faces open questions and provincial friction amid claims of imposed policy and leadership gaps. Ontario supports emissions cuts but seeks clear federal expectations while Alberta warns of economic harm.
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Ottawa
Canada
Energy and Environment
Environment
David Anderson
CTV
China
India
Ontario
Chris Stockwell
Stockwell
Anderson
Alberta
Chretien Cool to Tax Hike for Health Care Funding
Prime Minister Jean Chretien signalled no immediate tax increase to fund medicare revitalization while in Mexico. A Senate committee urged a $5 billion new tax or risk private rivals, proposing income-based premiums and measures to shorten waits and cover catastrophic drug costs.
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Cabo San Lucas
Mexico
Jean Chretien
Senate
Canada
Michael Kirby
Chretien
Kirby
Saskatchewan
Roy Romanow
Standing Committee On Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Canadian officer linked to Afghan friendly fire deaths
The air controllers on an AWACS mission over Kandahar were under a Canadian Forces major who led the crew and controlled communications with the Coalition Air Operations Command. He denied permission to fire but the order was overridden during the April 17 incident. His name remains classified.
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Ottawa
Afghanistan
Oklahoma
Ottawa Citizen
AWACS
Coalition Air Operations Command
Funding agreement could see Pickton's lawyers return
Vancouver court heard that a funding deal may allow Robert Pickton’s defence team to resume work. Justice ministry previously demanded detailed spend records. now accepts interim funding without full disclosure, yet preparations for the November 4 preliminary hearing remain in doubt as counsel wait. Relatives of victims press for closure and trial progress as remains act as evidence.
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Vancouver
Robert Pickton
Vancouver Sun
Silvia Martorana
B.C. Supreme Court
Pickton
Martorana
Eastside
Peter Ritchie
Marilyn Sanford
Ritchie
George Papin
Edmonton
Georgina Papin
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