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Bike RaceUltimate trial in mountain biking JEFF H O D SO N budget /METRO VA N CO U V ER to work Tories to reveal spending plan Billions of dollars in tax Canada 2009 breaks for the middle Federal class, including incentives for home renovations, are Budget expected to be unveiled today as the Conservatives “Some of those tax initia- seek to maximize a bang tives will involve getting for the buck in their big- money in consumers’ pock- spending budget. ets, so that ordinary people The tax cuts will high- — working-class people, light a massive economic middle-class people — can bailout plan with tens of bil- spend money. These will al- lions of dollars in new fed- so be affordable, good tax eral spending and tax meas- reductions for the long Andreas Hestler, spokesperson for the B.C. Bike Race, is shown at the Lions Gate Bridge yesterday where mountain bikers from ures, $2 billion in help for term,” Prime Minister around the world will begin this year’s event before tackling the North Shore Mountain trails. The race ends in Whistler. More than the jobless, cash for the au- Stephen Harper told CTV 400 riders are expected to take part in the seven-day race, which starts June 28. Metro exclusive, pg 4 to industry, $7 billion for ur- yesterday. ban reconstruction and Broad-based tax cuts, measures to free up con- however, are risky for the 2 officers face charges in alleged assault sumer and business loans. Conservative minority gov- The government is plan- ernment, which is under ning a series of tax initia- threat of defeat from the tives, which will include in- opposition parties. The Lib- what he called an unpro- “This incident is an aber- centives for home renova- erals, who hold the key to KRISTEN THOMPSON IDs withheld voked attack. ration that can not and tions to revive the Harper Tories’ survival, [email protected] Chu said police aren’t will not ever be tolerated,” the building have said they will try to (cid:129) The names of the officers pursuing the attack as a he said. trades dur- vote down the government Vancouver police an- won't be released until the hate crime because Khan New Westminster police ing the re- if the budget slashes in- nounced yesterday they’ve Crown approves the charges. can’t say which man ver- Chief Const. Lorne Zapotich- ces- come taxes. recommended charges bally abused him. ny called the allegations “se- sion. Details of the budget will against two of the three West Vancouver Cpl. rious and disconcerting.” be officially unveiled in metro Vancouver police offi- dence to charge the third Fred Harding said yester- He added that the officer Parliament today at 1 p.m. cers who allegedly assaulted officer from Delta, adding day the department has re- in question will be afforded TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE a newspaper delivery man that he may have even ceived “substantial” evi- “the same due process as any BUDGET WISH LISTS, PG 3 on Burrard Street last week. tried to intervene. dence against its officer. other member of the public.” THRONE SPEECH, PG 6 A New Westminster officer The men, who were off- “Chief Const. 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METRO VANCOUVER Lunar New Year Police boogie Federal Budget Wish List JEFF HO Housing among priorities D SO N /M ETRO VA N CO U V ER JEFF HODSON [email protected] National Wish Lists Social housing, transporta- tion and sewage infra - Budget priorities from Metro newsrooms across the nation structure topped the wish list of B.C.’s largest cities HALIFAX with the required federal fund- Premier Ed Stelmach called The Vancouver Police Department’s lion dance team helps ring yesterday on the eve of a ing both leaders seek. for more support for “individ- in the Lunar New Year with Mayor Gregor Robertson outside of heavy-spending federal Nova Scotia Premier Rodney Politicians have complained ual Albertans,” focusing on is- city hall yesterday. budget that is expected to MacDonald is looking for Ottawa has made repeated sues such as airport fees and leave Canada with its first green stimulus funds, but said promises of cash from a $33- the cost of credit card transac- deficit in more than a some new projects, like twin- billion federal infrastructure tions to small businesses. Immigration officers recall decade. ning highways, need to be fund, but the money remains Capital spending and tax done. MacDonald also listed in limbo, stalling projects. OTTAWA Dziekanski as calm, respectful cuts aim to stoke Canada’s education, the Atlantic Gate- flagging economy, but are way and more employment ALBERTA The mayor of Ottawa has INQUIRY Robert Dziekanski ski using hand gestures projected to result in a $64- insurance money as priorities. new funding for the city’s in- was calm and respectful in during the roughly 10 billion deficit Halifax Regional Municipali- The mayors of Alberta’s two frastructure on his wish list. the hours leading to his hours he spent wandering over two ty Mayor Peter Kelly said he largest cities agree that today’s Aimed at creating jobs and death at Vancouver Inter- around YVR. Dziekanski, Ottawa years. hopes the money is budget announcement must boosting the economy, yester- national Airport, an immi- who didn’t speak English, “We’ve got distributed like gas tax funds address municipal day’s announcement of $7 bil- gration officer told an in- signaled he had fallen (cid:129) Premier a long list,” are currently, which are the infrastructure in each city. lion in infrastructure quiry yesterday. asleep at some point, Cur- Gordon said Vancou- “quickest hit” for funding. “Edmonton would benefit spending by Minister of Trans- Kelly McKenzie’s account rie said. Campbell, ver Mayor from more … infrastructure port, Infrastructure and Com- goes against police claims This second phase of the who said Gregor TORONTO projects like expanding our LRT, munities John Baird will leave that the Polish immigrant Braidwood Inquiry aims to housing and Robertson by finishing our overpasses … and a lasting legacy on the city, was agitated and erratic as determine what happened highways are Vancouver Accelerating infrastructure building new recreation Mayor Larry O’Brien said. he waited to meet up with in the hours leading to his priorities, city hall yes- projects and getting shovels in centres,” Edmonton Mayor “The city of Ottawa needs his mom on Oct. 14, 2007, Dziekanski being Tasered will be in Ot- terday. “I’ve the ground are two priorities Stephen Mandel said. to be in the best possible po- according to CBC News. multiple times by four tawa for the shared that that Toronto Mayor David In Calgary, Dave Bronconnier sition to take advantage of Another officer, Alexan- RCMP officers and dying budget an- with mem- Miller and Ontario Premier agreed, saying, “infrastructure this new funding from the dra Currie, said she com- shortly after. nounce- bers of Parlia- Dalton McGuinty hope they and housing. Those are the two federal government as soon municated with Dzienkan- METRO NEWS SERVICES ment. ment and can act on. That is, if today’s priorities that will keep the as it becomes available,” said hopefully we federal budget comes through economy moving.” O’Brien. News in brief see some action.” Vancouver wants funding PUPPIES Police say the same for new social housing units structure. see an immediate commit- tional Trade Minister Stock- WHAT’S ONLINE TODAY gun used in the recent shoot- and money to accelerate the Robertson said he heard ment to new social housing well Day. ing of a Surrey woman was al- completion of the Millenni- the federal government’s unit,” Robertson said. Topping her list are VideoThe Tories announce so used in the robbery of three um Line along Broadway to commitment to social hous- Last week, Surrey Mayor sewage-system upgrades in billions in infrastructure fund- expensive purebred puppies. the University of B.C. ing will focus on renova- Dianne Watts presented a Bridgeview and South West- ing, and Michael Ignatieff ac- Two people have been arrest- Robertson also wants tions and restoring the in- list of 34 “shovel-ready” minster and the upgrading cuses the government of hav- ed and RCMP are looking for a money for smaller trans- frastructure, not building projects — worth $900 mil- of 96th Avenue. ing a “split personality” at third suspect. The puppies portation projects like bike new units. lion — to Finance Minister “Any of those projects metronews.ca/canada were found and returned to greenways and for upgrades “I’m disappointed on the Jim Flaherty, Transport Min- would be fabulous,” said BlogsSAG, Golden Globes, their owners. to sewage and water infra- social housing front to not ister John Baird and Interna- Watts yesterday. LAFCAs and Razzies: Holly wood Rants on how awards show fa- DEBT Mayor Gregor Robertson Vancouver housing prices fall 6% in fourth quarter, survey says tigue is killing the has sent an email asking Oscars at supporters for donations to metronews.ca help pay Vision Vancouver’s REALTY Vancouver housing The average condo price Bill Binnie, president of during a time of economic Your Money debt, cknw.com reports. Party prices in the fourth quarter at the end of 2008 was Royal LePage Northshore, turmoil,” he said. Allan Small on find- spokesperson Marcello Munro of 2008 were on average six about $405,000, compared said the turn was expected With Olympics around ing an investment ad- said donations of $25 or more per cent lower than in 2007, to $428,250 in 2007. Similar as people became unable to the corner, he said Vancou- viser at metronews. are entered into a draw for a according to a survey re- differences can be seen in afford the rising prices. ver is in a great position to ca/investing VIP ticket to attend a fundraiser. leased yesterday by Royal bungalows as well as two- “The inevitable correc- recover. TARYN MCELHERAN/ METRO NEWS SERVICES LePage Real Estate Services. storey houses. tion just happens to fall FOR METRO VANCOUVER metro metronews.ca Tuesday, January 27, 2009 local 4 Religious tensions result in brawl at ball hockey tourney A Muslim ball hockey tournament was shut down by police after a brawl erupted, possibly over religious tensions. The father of two of the players said his sons were singled out because they weren’t Sunni Muslims. CKNW.COM More women Tackle the B.C. mountains getting into budgets Some of the world’s best expected to compete in mountain bike race KRISTEN THOMPSON moamEkrCnnisOeo twlperNtneodOo. tctomhMakowYkeemnetnApb- s ctsaooah nrtok@eahke rmeassg ,de ee itCotcr oaspoan tntntetoiiwaontldsmulg.cid -aiaec TBoJjeEhn.fFfC.eF ht. o HhtBdhOeiskiDo prneSdi@O c RemtNaudecritetreoi sownqeniwul oles .sfc L attiahorents MAP COURTESY B.C. BIKE RACE PHOTO COURTESY DAVE SILVER toward their finances Gate Bridge and will run than in the past, many the legendary trails of the even considering North Shore. postponing their The race, a seven-stage retirement. endurance event, is A recent survey released geared as the ultimate tri- by Desjardins Financial al for weekend warriors Security found that 28 per and attracts some of the cent of female world’s top mountain bik- respondents ranked budg- ers. eting as their top It begins June 28 on the financial priority this Lions Gate Bridge and year, while paying off ends July 4 in Whistler. debts was the second pri- “If you are a mountain The B.C. Bike Race spans seven days on Vancouver Island and the ority. biker — this is your goal,” Mainland. It begins June 28 in Vancouver and ends July 4 in “Women may be getting said race spokesman An- Whistler. over what you could call dreas Hestler. “It’s seven the Sex and the City mon- days of the finest single- competing races launch- Shore trails. ey mentality, where the track in the world.” ing around the world, he “The North Shore of main characters did not The race sold out in its anticipates that it will be Vancouver for mountain give much thought to sav- first two years, drawing sold out by the end of Feb- biking is like the North ing for a rainy day,” said 200 riders in 2007 and 400 ruary. Shore of Hawaii for surf- Karrina Dusablon, direc- in 2008. At the request of partici- ing,” said Hestler. “It’s a tor, Education Centre and Hestler said the 2009 pants, and the evolution legendary place where Global Management at race is 68 per cent sold. of the race itself, the B.C. people come from all over Desjardins Financial Secu- Despite a softening econo- Bike Race this year will in- the world to ride their rity. my and a handful of new clude the renowned North bikes.” A participant takes part in the B.C. Bike Race. Expect some of the white stuff dump will be “significant,” ruary weather.” KRISTEN THOMPSON Vancouverites needn’t wor- McIntyre said Environ- [email protected] ry about a repeat of Decem- ment Canada issues snow- ber, when snowstorms crip- fall warnings in Vancouver WEATHER Get ready to bust pled the city and stranded when five or more centime- out your shovels, snow holiday travellers. tres are expected in a 24- scrapers and winter boots “This looks like a fairly hour period. “We have crite- again. A snowfall warning fast moving front and it ria for all warnings and has been issued for Metro will be going through in a they differ depending on Vancouver, with as much as few hours … and it’s going what region you’re in,” he 10 centimetres expected to to warm up a couple of days said. “It’s (based on) impact. fall by this evening. (later),” McIntyre said. Five centimetres here does- John McIntyre, a meteor- “The longer range (fore- n’t happen very often, so ologist with Environment cast) looks more typical of when it does it’s a major in- Canada, said while the Vancouver January and Feb- convenience.” Middle class’ access to justice Cruelty charges in hurt by poor economy: Group horse abandoning ANIMALSCharges of animal LAW The recent economic cruelty have been submit- downturn will make it Forum info ted in the case of two hors- harder for middle class peo- es abandoned in the snow, ple to access the justice sys- (cid:129) The forum, Clearing the according to the B.C. SPCA. tem, according to the Law Path to Justice, will be held The rescue on Dec. 23, Society of B.C. tomorrow at 6 p.m., at the 2008 made headlines after Middle class people don’t Morris J. Wosk Centre for Di- volunteers spent a week have a low enough income alogue, at Simon Fraser Uni- digging a one-kilometre to qualify for legal aid or versity, 580 W. Hastings St. ditch through the snow to free services. With the high reach the horses near cost of trials they usually cultural barriers. It’s a mul- McBride, 200 kilometres have to consider second ti-faceted problem.” east of Prince George. mortgages or dipping into Beverley McLachlin, Chief The horses’ owner, their children’s education Justice of Canada, is the Frank Mackay, said the funds to defend their civil keynote speaker. Represen- snow had kept him from rights, the group said. tatives from the First Na- being able to reach the Gordon Turriff, president tions, immigrant organiza- horses since he left them of the Law Society of B.C., tion SUCCESS and a private there in September. said a public forum is being family law judge from Cali- The SPCA said if the held tomorrow night to dis- fornia are also taking part. charges are approved cuss solutions. “The more thinkers (at Mackay could face a fine of “There are lots of hurdles the forum) the more likely up to $5,000 and up to six to access to justice,” Turriff it is to produce a better situ- months in jail. said. “Money is one of them. ation,” Turriff said. 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Statistics Canada says that although 97 per cent of Canadians who have access to recycling programs use them, only 88 per cent of Manitobans do. CBC NEWS ONLINE A new use for Aspirin Canada Aspirin is at it again. And this time, it’s the liver’s turn to benefit. According to a new study, you can likely add liver protection from drugs, alcohol and other blood-borne toxins to the list of medical benefits acetylsalicylic acid can claim, including use to prevent or alleviate arthritic inflammation, heart attacks, stroke and several types of cancer. TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE Speech sets stage for budget Canada 2009 Federal Budget Canada 2009 CHRIS W boTnhdes ofC tohniss eurnviaotniv.”e gov- UTopmcoomrrionwg Coverage BFeuddegreatl ATTIE/REU ewrhnamt eins t nsaeicde sits awriyl”l “ospne nand •w Thhoe g bertes awkhdaotwn on Words aside, the numbers TERS erecvoinvoem thice satiilminugl uesc opnlaonm tyo. • Reaction from the are what count, and The speech referred to Opposition coalition today’s federal budget direct federal investment • Profiles on locally was always the main in infrastructure, action to affected families event. ensure easier access to • How did Canada’s The speech from the credit for businesses and major cities fare? throne, delivered yester- consumers; and support • Will the auto day by Gov. Gen. Michaëlle for the ailing forestry, industry get help? Jean, reopened the 40th manufacturing, automo- • Infrastructure and Parliament with a brief, tive, tourism and agricul- the environment gloomy prelude to the ture sectors. • Social housing and budget that the govern- There was no reference to the Tory plans for EI ment has already said will the “permanent” tax relief bring tax relief and about Harper himself signalled in • Kate MacNamara $13 billion in new spend- interviews on the weekend from CBC ing. and again yesterday in an gives There were none of the interview with CTV. Metro usual trappings of throne Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean and Prime Minister Stephen Harper laugh before the speech from the The speech used lan- her speech day: No honour throne in the Senate chamber on Parliament Hill yesterday. guage employed in the take guard, no red carpet, no past two weeks by Liberal fanfare for the arrival of long, in contrast to the 16- In a world “threatened vailed during other “times Leader Michael Ignatieff, the Queen’s representa- page address delivered by by a struggling economy,” of great crisis” — war, eco- in a signal that the Conser- tive. A –32 C wind chill Jean two months ago — was Prime Minister Stephen nomic depression and “mo- vatives want to meet his ruled out a 21-gun salute. austere in its outlook, but Harper called on the spirit ments when great policy requirements. The speech — 31⁄2 pages more conciliatory in tone. of co-operation that pre- division tugged the very TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE U.S. lumber group upset over potential forestry aid Canada 2009 ber Imports, which has spearheaded past trade Federal complaints against Cana- Budget da. “Hopes that the 2006 TRADEOttawa’s plans to aid Softwood Lumber Agree- the struggling forest indus- ment would help level the try could violate a lumber playing field against subsi- trade agreement with the dized Canadian lumber are United States, a U.S. lum- being dashed by Canada’s ber producers’ organiza- systemic disregard for its tion warned yesterday. commitments under the The federal budget, set agreement,” the group to be unveiled today, is ex- said. REUTERS pected to include $150 mil- lion to promote wood use and $1 billion to aid single- Denial industry communities cop- ing with the economic (cid:129) Government and industry downturn. officials deny the expected The spending could vio- spending is a subsidy that late the terms of a trade would violate the treaty be- deal that prohibits Canada cause the aid does not go from subsidizing its lum- directly to producers and is ber producers, according available to help other, non- to the U.S. industry group, forest industries. the Coalition for Fair Lum- News in brief DISCRIMINATION The Canadi- and suffering stemming from an Human Rights Tribunal the August 2004 incident. ruled yesterday that Air Canada discriminated against a deaf VISAS Canada refuses more visi- and partially blind man by say- tors’ visas from Iran than almost ing he could only fly with an at- any other country, a group of tendant when he wanted to fly Iranian lawyers says it has alone. 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All other brand names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2009 Rogers Wireless. metro metronews.ca Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8 Infant death from suffocation has quadrupled in the U.S., researchers say Rates of sudden infant death from suffocation or strangulation have quadrupled in the past 20 years in the United States, most apparently from parents sleeping with their babies, government researchers reported yesterday. Black male babies are the most affected, but it is not clear why.REUTERS Car crashes into church roof World A German motorist missed a bend in the road, broke through a barri- er and hurtled up a bank, crash-landing on a church roof in eastern Germany, police said yesterday. The bank propelled the black Skoda about 35 metres forward and straight into the church’s roof frame, where it remained wedged seven metres off the ground. The 23-year- old driver suffered serious injuries. REUTERS Obama tackles Bush climate policy Medic charged with extortion in Travolta plot U.S. President Barack Oba- tion Agency to reconsider other states to sue. change in the coming ma began reversing the immediately a request by “The federal government months, could prompt as Striving for peace BAHAMAS A Bahamian climate policies of the California to impose its must work with, not many as 18 states to follow paramedic pleaded not Bush administration own strict limits on vehicle against, states to reduce California’s lead. (cid:129) Obama vowed yesterday guilty and was held with- yesterday, clearing the carbon dioxide emissions, greenhouse gas emis- Obama also directed the that his new Middle East en- out bail yesterday on way for new rules to force blamed for contributing to sions,” Obama said. Department of Transporta- voy George Mitchell would charges he conspired to automakers to produce global warming. “My administration will tion to introduce stricter vigorously work for Israeli- extort $25 million US from more fuel-efficient and Former president George not deny facts, we will be fuel efficiency standards Palestinian peace, and was John Travolta after the ac- less polluting cars. W. Bush’s administration guided by them.” on 2010 model vehicles, confident he would achieve tor’s son died in the The president told the had denied the request, Obama’s directive, likely giving ailing auto firms 18 concrete results. Bahamas this month. U.S. Environmental Protec- prompting California and to result in a formal months to prepare. REUTERS Bahamian police said last week they were inves- tigating a complaint by Law bans retaliation in sex Travolta of an extortion Congo Break from battle plot against him. Neither harassment cases: U.S. court police nor prosecutors A WORKPLACEAn employee is protecting an employee LISSA EV htuarvee o efl athbeo rsactheedm oen. the na- pfdourror tineacgnt esadwn ef rroeinmmg p bloeqyiuneegrs’ stfi ioriennds- wtbiuohtno noonrte phooenrr etos wwdnhi osic nrriitemipaoitnirvtaes- ERETT/REU pLiagPrhraotmbseoecduuirctn,o eTr,sa 4 ra7iln,l eotgriee dth teo vestigation of sexual ha- the same discrimination in TERS extort Travolta by means rassment, the U.S. Supreme the same words when her of threats. They also Court ruled yesterday. boss asks a question,” Jus- charged him with forgery. The unanimous court tice David Souter said. Magistrate Carolita ruled that anti-retaliation The ruling decided an im- Bethel adjourned his hear- provisions for employees portant workplace issue. ing until tomorrow, when who report workplace dis- Federal lawyers said victims a former senator, Pleasant crimination also extends would be unwilling to co- Bridgewater, is due in to an internal investigation operate in employer inves- court to face charges of of a supervisor or worker. tigations if they faced pun- conspiracy to extort and “Nothing in the statute ishment like the loss of abetment in connection requires a freakish rule their jobs. REUTERS with the case. Bridgewater was granted bail of $40,000 US during News in brief the weekend and vowed to fight what she called “un- GAZA European countries ZIMBABWE A summit of lead- true and unfair” charges. pledged yesterday to study ers said yesterday it had made Jett Travolta, 16, was ways to stop arms smuggling a breakthrough in creating a found unconscious on Jan. into the Gaza Strip, including deal for forming a unity gover- 2 at his family’s home in specialized equipment. Israel ment, deciding that opposition A government soldier carries her infant on her back yesterday at Mushake in eastern Congo. Con- the Old Bahama Bay resort has said Hamas used tunnels leader Morgan Tsvangirai golese Hutu rebels said on Sunday they had clashed for the first time with a Rwandan-Congolese on Grand Bahama Island, between Gaza and Egypt to should be sworn in as prime force deployed to crush them. Civilians expressed fears they would be caught in the violence. where family and friends transport weapons. minister by Feb. 11. REUTERS were staying. REUTERS 8 Tonight at cbc.ca/mercerreport followedbyTHIS HOUR HAS 22MINUTESat8:30 metronews.ca metro Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Star Trek’s first couple going for a final voyage to space world 9 Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and late wife Majel Barrett Roddenberry are about to go on their final mission. The Roddenberrys’ ashes will be shot into space in about a year and a half, in accordance with their wishes, memorial spaceflight company Celestis Inc. said yesterday. REUTERS U.S. wins copyright case against China Bolivia’s Morales The United States claimed ficiencies in China’s IPR (In- frustration at ripoffs of victory yesterday in a tellectual Property Rights) $3.7 billion US in lost sales films, branded goods and groundbreaking World regime are incompatible other trademarked proper- aims for Trade Organization case with its WTO obligations,” (cid:129) The International Intellectu- groups, conservatively esti- ty openly available in Chi- against China for failing to U.S. trade representative Pe- al Property Alliance, a coali- mates that piracy in China nese cities. The United protect and enforce ter Allgeier said in a state- tion of U.S. music, movie, costs them more than $3.7 bil- States persuaded the dis- copyrights and trademarks ment. “We will engage vig- book and software industry lion US in lost sales. pute settlement panel that change on a wide range of goods. orously with China on ap- China violated WTO rules “Today, a WTO panel propriate corrective actions holders obtain the benefits Washington launched by barring copyright protec- found that a number of de- to ensure that U.S. rights of this decision.” the dispute in 2007 out of tion. REUTERS CONSTITUTIONBolivian Pres- ident Evo Morales claimed 200 homes victory as voters approved his leftist constitution, but destroyed in opposition leaders may try to stall its implementation China quake as they prepare to chal - lenge him in December DISASTERThousands of elections. people have been made Passed with about 60 per homeless by an A career at SFL is highly rewarding, highly cent support in a referen- earthquake on Sunday in dum on Sunday, the consti- remote Qapqal, in China’s exciting, and highly better than actually working. tution aims to give far western region of Xin- Bolivia’s in- jiang near the Kazakh bor- digenous der, the Xinhua news majority Bio agency said yesterday. more pow- The earthquake, which er, lets (cid:129) An Aymara measured 5.0 on the Morales Indian and for- Richter scale, hit an area run for re- mer leader of inhabited by the Xibe peo- election coca-leaf far- ple, a community original- and hands mers, Mora les ly from Manchuria that es- him tighter is Bolivia’s first tablished a frontier garri- control indigenous son in Xinjiang during the over the president. Qing dynasty. economy. It destroyed nearly 200 Morales homes and damaged near- took office three years ago ly 3,000 buildings on Sun- and is popular among the day morning. No poor and Aymara, casualties have been Quechua, and Guarani in- reported so far. REUTERS digenous groups that have suffered centuries of discrimination in South U.S. seeks direct America’s poorest country. talks with Iran Between 55 per cent and We offer our employees… 60 per cent of the popula- NUCLEARThe U.S. ambassa- • . tion is indigenous. dor to the United Nations REUTERS . said yesterday the new U.S. administration would make Iran’s nuclear News in brief program a top diplomatic priority and would pursue POLITICS Impeached Illinois direct talks with Tehran. Gov. Rod Blagojevich, defend- “We look forward to en- ing himself in television inter- gaging in vigorous views but not in person, went diplomacy that includes Check out our Interactive Informational Package at SFLenterprises.com on trial in the Illinois Senate direct diplomacy with yesterday, less than two Iran,” Ambassador Susan months after his arrest for try- Rice told reporters yester- ing to sell the U.S. Senate seat day. once held by President Barack REUTERS Obama. REUTERS Pirates kill Greek ship captain Mumbai A tall tribute A AFRICA A Greek sailor was RKO sthheo tc odaesatd o fb yC apmireartoeosn oaftf Increasing danger in the Gulf of Guinea DATTA the weekend, the state ra- (cid:129) The United Nations and ducer Nigeria. Gunmen have /REU dio broadcaster said yes- western law enforcement used fast launches to raid and TERS terday, the latest in a se- agencies have said they are rob banks and ships in an area ries of attacks on shipping concerned about piracy in the where Niger Delta oil militants vessels in African waters. Gulf of Guinea, especially off are already fighting Nigerian Around 30 armed pi- Cameroon and major oil pro- government forces. rates travelling in three boats seized one Greek cabin and shot the captain Mastaloudis. vessel on Saturday in the ... three times in the neck,” The pirates robbed the Atlantic off Kribi, south of the radio report said. crew of the second ship be- the main port city Douala, Shipping lanes off both fore abandoning both ves- and were taking it to- the east and west coasts of sels and escaping in their wards international wa- Africa have become in- own boats, state radio said. ters when a sister ship creasingly dangerous in re- The Cameroonian navy gave chase. cent months. rescued the 40 surviving “The pirates then The Greek merchant crew members of the two Gaurav Sharma climbs the 45-storey Shreepati Arcade in Mumbai, India, yesterday. He climbed the opened fire on the second marine ministry identified Greek ships later on Satur- city’s tallest building as a tribute to the victims of the militant attacks in Mumbai two months ago. vessel, climbed into the the victim as Theodoros day. REUTERS metro metronews.ca Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10 LOCAL NATIONAL Assoc MngingEditor, Tarin Elbert Art Director, Laila Hakim Publisher, Maryse Lalonde Group Publisher, Bill McDonald Assoc Night MngingEditor, Jim Reyno National Sales Director, Susan Courtney Managing Editor, Fernando Carneiro Distribution Mgr, George Acimovic Editor-in-Chief, Dianne Rinehart Enter/Lifestyle Editor, Dean Lisk Interactive/Mrktng Director, Jodi Brown Comment & Views M Comment ICH A EL D PM’s credibility dwindling E A D D ER National Report to strategically manipulate Canada 2009 hangs on to a story until the the news agenda. next good one comes along. Federal The multibillion-dollar So after leaking the $64-bil- Lawrence fiscal stimulus combined Budget lion story, they followed it with tax cuts will likely be with other pre-budget news. Martin enough to satisfy Liberal icits are behind us.” The story of the stunning Leader Michael Ignatieff, This was after Mr. Harp- deficit reversal was a one- who doesn’t want an elec- er promised in the election day wonder. tion now and who will ar- campaign that there would It’s not a question of ‘H gue that his party forced be no deficit. Then last whether big deficits in this e’s starting the government’s hand. week, the government an- teetering economic cli- to sound The bottom line is that a nounced there would be mate are necessary. They like a New prime minister chastened five years of deficits. Not may well be. Democrat,” by his near-calamity last just any deficits. But huge But what it does high- Jack Layton fall will live to see another deficits — $64 billion over light is once again the said yesterday, speaking of day. the next two years. question of credibility. Stephen Harper. His sense of desperation The amazing about-face Again it is clear with this The NDP leader, alluding has seen him enter into a constituted the toughest government that it is all to plans in the Conserva- contradiction of staggering challenge for the PM to sur- about political manipula- tive budget to invest in so- dimension, one of the mount. But his tion, of taking advantage cial housing, was describ- biggest flip-flops Ot- adroit use of pre- of the gullible, of thinking ing how the government tawa has ever seen. budget leaks has that the people will forget would do anything to sur- Only two months done the deed. what was stated categori- vive. Anything. ago the government The folks in the cally before and believe Yesterday was the throne was assuring one and Prime Minister’s the Harper team now. speech highlighting a new all that, in the words Office know that “It’s all about ‘double- tone of bipartisanship. To- of Finance the media only speak,’” Mr. Ignatieff said. Worth mentioning day will be the neck-saving Minister “The stubborn reality is a budget. We can say neck- James Fla- problem of trust.” Penguin eggs off the menu saving because more than herty, half the budget has already “The days Lawrence Martin is a Globe and Mail been deliberately leaked as of chron- correspondent and author who writes Once the “delicacies of the praised chef at the British about national affairs from Ottawa. part of Mr. Harper’s effort ic def- Antarctic,” fresh seal Rothera base on the brains, penguin eggs and Antarctic Peninsula. grilled cor- “We’re now onto dried Views morant are off onions because we’ve run the menu at re- out,” he said. National securities regulator needed now search bases “You can’t just go where chefs out and buy some.” rely on im- Rothera gets In while eliminating overlaps gested by Hockin’s panel. ported and most of its sup- Business Canada 2009 and unnecessary compli- Judges will need better train- often frozen plies by ship ance costs. Federal ing and resources to move food. twice a year — in Decem- Charles Were it not for parochial- Budget with greater speed and ex- “You have to use what ber and March — with the ism and myopia (mainly in pertise to bring cases to con- you’ve got in the store. occasional flight from Davies Alberta, B.C. and Quebec), clusion. And laws need revi- Frozen stuff, tinned stuff Chile, and recently made we might already have a na- move with relative speed and sion to ensure that, when and if youre really desper- conscious decision to pull tional commission. Indeed, impose meaningful penalties convictions result, there are ate the dried stuff,” said the animals from his Veteran Business Writer the federal government, when necessary, and an au- meaningful sentences or Alan Sherwood, a widely menus. REUTERS mainly in the person of Fi- diting regime that ensures fines. In Canada, there’s nothing as nance Minister Jim Flaherty, the fullest possible disclosure Underpinning these re- resistible as an idea whose has decided to ignore consti- and transparency for public forms, Canada needs tough, Quote of the Day time has come. Thomas tutional and court chal- companies. The status quo is transparent auditing. This Hockin, chair of the Expert lenges and create a national clearly unacceptable. doesn’t mean international Panel on Securities Regula- regulator anyway. Expect an Despite rare exceptions financial reporting standards, “When a million children die of tion in Canada, says the time announcement in the budg- such as the Research In Mo- which Canadian auditors are is right for the creation of a et announcement today. tion stock option accounting pushing Canadian compa- malaria a year ... I don’t think national securities regulator. Investors shouldn’t case, wrongdoers usually go nies to adopt by 2011. The ex- the economic crisis changes the Of course, some have breathe any sighs of relief, unpunished. In some cases, isting system, Canadian gen- been saying this since though. A national regulator notably Bre-X, no one is ever erally accepted accounting moral value of those lives being 1935, when the suggestion is a necessary foundation for found accountable. principles, is hardly without was first aired by the royal sound market regulation, but No commission, national faults, but with refinements, worth saving.” commission on price it’s only one pillar of a viable or otherwise, will succeed it would give investors much spreads. Hockin’s panel system. unless the RCMP’s lacklustre more confidence that Canadi- — Bill Gates on supporting malaria research wants to replace our frag- For Canadian and foreign integrated market enforce- an companies’ books are un- mented system of 13 investors to have genuine ment teams are replaced cooked. Metro Online Poll Results provincial and territorial confidence in our capital with something better fund- securities commissions market, we need much ed and better directed, such Charles Davies is a veteran business writer 31% Do you support the Tory govern- 69% with one regulator that more. We require truly vigor- as a new National Enforce- and editor who has worked for news organi- SAID ment’s decision to run $64-billion SAID zations and publications including Business will make public compa- ous enforcement, a knowl- ment Branch as part of the Week, Canadian Business, Report On Business YES deficit over two years? NO nies more accountable edgeable judiciary that can new regulatory structure sug- magazine, Reuters, and Financial Post. Weigh in on today’s question at metronews.ca It’s your turn to tell others what you think. 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