Chopper trouble: lobbying is clouding the choice of new rescue helicopters

Article Abstract:

The Canadian armed forces badly needs to replace its current fleet of Labrador search-and-rescue helicopters, but the contract selection process has been fraught with behind-the-scene politics. The defense Dept appears to favor Westland-Agusta's Cormorant, a scaled-down version of the EH-101 model.

Purchasing, Equipment and supplies, Contracts, Helicopter industry, Helicopters, Search and rescue operations, Canada. Royal Canadian Army, Westland-Agusta

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Aboriginal expectations

Article Abstract:

Jane Stewart faces an important challenge in presenting a Jan 1998 response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. The commission's report called for $2 billion in annual spending on Canada's native peoples for 15 years and emphasized abuse in residential schools.

Officials and employees, Social policy, Biography, Canadian native peoples, Canada. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Stewart, Jane

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He's No Churchill

Article Abstract:

George W. Bush's speech at Pier 21, Halifax is compared to that of other foreign leaders visiting Canada. He belatedly thanked Canadians for assisting stranded air travellers after 9/11 and promoted his foreign and defence policy.

United States, Canada, Public affairs, International politics, Bush, George W., Travel, Speeches, lectures and essays, Foreign policy

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