Divisions remain on Biosafety Protocol

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Representatives from 138 countries are negotiating a new environmental agreement known as the Biosafety Protocol. David Anderson, Canada's Environmental Minister, urged the delegates to compromise on key aspects of the proposed international law on genetically modified products.

Biochemistry, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries

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Half of guns unregistered as deadline approaches

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Millions simply refused to comply with the Firearms Law known as Bill C-68 which requires licences to be obtained for firearms by January 1, 2001. The law is said to be unpopular and non-compliance will lead to a black market for guns.

Small Arms Manufacturing, Small Arms, Gun Control, Brief Article, Firearms, Control, Firearms industry, Firearms industry and trade, Gun laws, Black market

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Drug test snares Olympian

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Robin Lyons, Canada's hammer-throw champion, was suspended from Canada's Olympic Team after tests showed her positive for Norandrosterone, a by-product of Nandrolone, a banned substance.

Government domestic functions, Drug Control, Narcotics control, Drug use, Olympic athletes, College sports, Drugs and athletes, Drug testing, Victoria, British Columbia

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