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Has Canada’s government been muzzling its scientists?

By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent, BBC News. 2 April 2013 Canada's Information Commission is to investigate claims that the government is "muzzling" its scientists. The move is in response to a complaint filed by academics and a campaign group. BBC News reported last year instances of the government blocking requests by journalists to interview scientists. […]

October 1, 2012
Gateway pipeline faces endangered species legal action

CBC News.  Sep 26, 2012 7:54 AM PT Several environmental groups are heading to federal court in an attempt to use the Species At Risk Act to block the construction of the Northern Gateway Pipeline. Wilderness Committee policy director Gwen Barlee says the planned pipeline and shipping route would jeopardize Pacific humpback whales, Nechako white […]