Safety First? Ottawa sends mixed signals on regulations

Government quietly drifts in direction of promoting economic interests ahead of public safety

Last summer's experiences with SARS and the Asian long-horned beetle have highlighted how rapid global transportation and trade make us more vulnerable to the spread of deadly diseases and invasive ecological pests. The Walkerton and North Battleford drinking water disasters and, before that, the...

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