Group objects to Canada sharing wiretap info with U.S.
Canada violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms when it shared wiretaps about an alleged ecstasy trafficker with the U.S. government, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association is claiming.
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Immigration expert wants CBSA to scrap private guard contracts
Canada Border Services Agency is now reviewing its use of private contractors for guarding detainees following the in-custody death of a Mexican woman.
Inquiry demanded into Canada border services death
Several dozen people crammed into the foyer outside Canada Border Services Agency’s Vancouver offices Wednesday, delivering a petition demanding a public inquiry into a Mexican woman’s in-custody death.
Mulcair backs ‘outside, objective’ review of in-custody death
Federal NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair responded for the first time to a Mexican woman’s death in Canada Border Services Agency custody on Dec. 28, supporting an ongoing coroner investigation.
Harper: On Energy Projects, Feds Follow ‘Best’ Science
PM extols value of evidence during BC visit, but questions about dismantled research libraries linger.
PHOTO: Climate protesters disrupt Harper’s Vancouver Board of Trade event
Photo published in The Vancouver Observer | Circulation: 150,000 unique monthly visitors
Harper’s B.C. energy envoy urges more Aboriginal consultation
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s special energy project envoy may have delivered some optimistic words for bringing together the Crown, First Nations and industry in B.C.
Vancouver Port defends findings of coal assessment
Critics of a proposal to increase thermal coal exports through Port Metro Vancouver by 7.5% — or between four and eight million tons annually – are questioning a recent report that ruled the project would have no significant environmental or health impact.
First Nations applaud prime minister’s report
Aboriginal leaders are applauding a report by Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s special West Coast energy envoy that recommends meaningful consultation with First Nations is essential if development is to proceed.
Vancouver coal port gets environmental nod
A controversial proposal to boost coal exports to Asia through the Lower Mainland has moved a step forward with a positive environmental review released Monday.
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