Under friendly fire: land mines and fish test Canada-U.S. relations

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A dispute over salmon fishing rights off the coast of British Columbia has strained Canadian-US relations. The issue escalated in Jul 1997 when Canadian fisherman blockaded a US ferry. The US's refusal to sign a Canadian-sponsored ban on land mines is another contentious issue.

Mines, Military, Military mines, Salmon fisheries

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Tough talk on culture: the Liberals play the nationalist card

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Canadian Heritage Minister Michel Dupuy sparked a controversy in Jan 1995, when he said Canada would impose an 80% excise tax on Canadian editions of US publications such as 'Sports Illustrated.' US Trade Rep Mickey Kantor objected to the tax and threatened retaliation.

Publishing industry, Social policy, Music industry, Kantor, Mickey, Dupuy, Michel

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Clinton and Canada

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The US and Canada have several large issues to resolve under the administration of President-elect Bill Clinton, including free trade and taxes on foreign corporations. Prime Minister Brian Mulroney talked by telephone with Clinton soon after the election.

Clinton, Bill

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