(June 6, 2000) Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today announced that Canada has ratified the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption. Announcement made at the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly
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GMS to sign Yunnan pact
(June 6, 2000) GMS Power will sign an agreement with China’s Yunnan electricity bureau for a hydro-electric project worth US$2 billion.
Letters to the Editor: Beatty rallies to EDC’s aid
(June 6, 2000) The President & CEO of the Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada defends the EDC.
In defence of the EDC
(June 6, 2000) Patrick J. Lavelle, chairman of the board of the Export Development Corporation, responds to Patricia Adams.
Letters to the Editor: Brown-Graham rallies to EDC’s aid
(June 6, 2000) I have to admit that I enjoyed reading some of Patricia Adams’ clever quips But I’m puzzled: As a taxpayer, what exactly is it that I should be concerned about? That my taxes have been used to help support Canadian success?
In defence of the EDC
(June 6, 2000) Patrick J. Lavelle, chairman of the board of the Export Development Corporation, responds to Patricia Adams.
Jubilee 2000 calls for debt cancellation and the recovery of looted public fund for Nigeria
(June 5, 2000) “Debt Cancellation for Nigeria, will serve as a clear indicator of the commitment of the international community to support sustainable development and to consolidate democracy in Nigeria.”
Premier’s visit a good thing for Laos
(June 3, 2000) The Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of electricity from Nam Theun 2 … followed years of wrangling during which Laos understandably tried to secure the highest possible price for what will become the country’s main foreign exchanger earner
Economist challenges Egat figures
(June 2, 2000) Decommissioning the Pak Moon dam would have a trivial impact on electricity prices, a Kasetsart University lecturer said yesterday.
Benefit cost analysis of decommissioning the Pak Mun Dam
(June 1, 2000) The Pak Mun Dam has emerged as a critical challenge to the assumed premium of dam development over preservation of an existing river ecology. This report compares the economics of continuing to operate the dam, versus the benefit of decommissioning.
Benefit/Cost Analysis of Decommissioning the Pak Mun Dam
(June 1, 2000) The Pak Mun Dam has emerged as a critical challenge to the assumed premium of dam development over preservation of an existing river ecology. It has been suggested that the Dam be decommissioned, that is, removed from active generating service, to allow the river to flow free.
Tensions ease as talks start after 14 months of protests
(May 28, 2000) No concrete agreement was reached but tension at the Pak Moon dam declined somewhat as talks between protesters and authorities took place for the first time in 14 months.
Thailand, Laos to step up war on drugs
(May 27, 2000) Thailand and Laos will set up a joint land and river patrol along their common borders to check the flow of drugs, which threatens both social well-being and security.
Electricity purchase agreement signed
(May 27, 2000) Thailand yesterday signed an agreement to buy electricity from Laos’ Nam Theun 2 dam in a move that will put five billion baht into the coffers of the cash-strapped country.
Secret of EDC’s ‘success’: Taxpayers’ money
(May 25, 2000) Patricia Adams’ controversial National Post article examines the EDC.
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