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Press Release: Export Development Canada bound by no rules on the environment file
(February 13, 2013) EDC environmental decisions virtually immune from judicial review. Crown corporation sets standards and can exempt projects on its own say so. Continue reading
A respite for Patagonia
(July 4, 2012) Chile’s HidroAysén mega-dam scheme is suddenly on hold as one of the owners of the controversial dam scheme suspends its support for the risky project. Continue reading
Posted in Chilean Patagonia, Cost to Taxpayer, EDC, News, Probe International in the News, Secrecy
Tagged Colbun, EIA suspended, HidroAysén, mega dam, Patagonia
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EDC releases internal documents to Probe International under Access to Information, but reveals little: UPDATE
(February 27, 2009) Heavily censored data keeps tight lip on Canadian investments in Chile. Continue reading
Protests after Chile backs giant dams in Patagonia’s valleys
(May 10, 2011) Activists fear ecological haven will be destroyed but government says project is vital for economic growth Continue reading
Posted in Canada Pension Plan, Chilean Patagonia, EDC, News
Tagged Chile, Chilean Patagonia, hydropower, Protests
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Chileans protest government approval of five Patagonia dams
(May 10, 2011) Dam projects are drawing increased criticism in South America, which boasts three of the world’s four biggest hydroelectric dam complexes. Chile is pushing forward with a $7 billion dam project. Continue reading
Posted in Chilean Patagonia, EDC, News
Tagged Baker River, Chile, Colbun, Dam, Endesa, energy policy, HidroAysen project, hydroelectric, Pascua River, power generation
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HidroAysen Patagonia Dam Project Awaits Government Approval
(May 9, 2011) The HidroAysen dam project in Patagonia is awaiting government signoff. Continue reading
Posted in Canada Pension Plan, Chilean Patagonia, EDC, News
Tagged Baker River, Chile, Chilean Patagonia, hydrodam, Pascua River, Three Gorges Dam
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Export Development Corporation-supported mining projects
(January 23, 2011) It was touch-and-go for Export Development Canada last October when Bill C-300, which would have cut off EDC funding of Canadian mining companies that violate human and environmental rights in Third World countries, was narrowly defeated in the House of Commons. Continue reading
Chile’s Patagonia Dams Project Attract Environmental Groups
(November 8, 2010) International environment groups continue to protest against plans to build dams in Chilean Patagonia. Continue reading
