Tiempos Del Mundo, a Latin American weekly newspaper, interviewed Probe International for this detailed article (published in Spanish), about its campaign to stop the Chalillo dam.
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Rights and Democracy & West Coast Environmental Law Association present briefs to SCFAIT
(October 24, 2001) SCFAIT hears presentations from Warren Allmand, President, Rights and Democracy and Linda Nowlan, Executive Director, West Coast Environmental Law Association as the committee continues to review Bill C-31.
West Coast Environmental Law Association’s brief to SCFAIT on Bill C-31
(October 24, 2001) Since its formation in 1974, WCELA has been extensively involved in the development and implementation of environmental law at both the provincial and federal levels in Canada.
Letter to Editor: Newfoundlanders dam insensitive
(October 11, 2001) It seems that Fortis had slipped this behemoth project through the formal channels of environmental assessment with nary an eyebrow raised until the Natural History Museum of London, which immediately raised the red flag.
PM makes sales pitch for Candus
(October 23, 2001) On visit to controversial reactor project, Chrétien urges China to buy some more.
SCFAIT hears presentations on Bill C-31: Minutes of Proceedings
(October 18, 2001) Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met to call to order the discussion on Bill C-31 and hear presentations from witnesses, including Patricia Adams.
Probe International’s brief to SCFAIT on Bill C-31
(October 18, 2001) All spin and no substance: Bill C-31 is a devious bill drafted to convince the public that EDC is doing something to protect the environment while, in fact, EDC is frustrating efforts to stop its environmentally-damaging activities.
PRESS RELEASE: Environmental groups stare down billion dollar Canadian company over rainforest-destroying dam
A series of hard-hitting advertisements was launched today in the Maritime provinces by a coalition of groups united to stop Fortis Inc. from building a dam that would destroy a unique rainforest in Belize.
Environmental groups stare down billion dollar Canadian company over rainforest-destroying dam
(October 18, 2001)A series of hard-hitting advertisements was launched today in the Maritime provinces by a coalition of groups united to stop Fortis Inc. from building a dam that would destroy a unique rainforest in Belize.
Destroy the environment with our blessing, federal government tells crown corporation
(October 17, 2001) New legislation makes Canada’s Export Development Corporation judge, jury and executioner, Probe International to tell Parliamentary Committee.
PRESS RELEASE: Destroy the environment with our blessing, federal government tells crown corporation
(October 17, 2001) New legislation makes Canada’s Export Development Corporation judge, jury and executioner, Probe International to tell Parliamentary Committee.
Chemical spills into river in Shaanxi
(October 15, 2001) A spill at a chemical plant in northwest China’s Shaanxi province has contaminated the Wuding River with 2,000 tons of alkaline waste.
Halifax Initiative’s submission to SCFAIT hearings on Bill C-31
(October 15, 2001) Link to the NGO Working Group on the Export Development Corporation’s submission to SCFAIT on Bill C-31.
Letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs, John Manley
Probe International, together with representatives of citizens groups in Belize and Washington-based Natural Resources Defense Council, call on the Canadian government to withdraw all support for the proposed Chalillo dam in Belize.
Endesa to press ahead with Ralco
(October 12, 2001) Endesa announces that the Ralco hydroelectric power plant on the 240-mile long Bío Bío river, will go on-line December 2003, six months later than planned. EDC provided Quebec’s ABB Alstom with US$17-million in financing for generating equipment.
Patricia Adams
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Mu Lan
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