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thatcher you need to answer some of my questions
NAFTA
Wednesday the third day of testimony begins in Vanouver, B.C. in the NAFTA court hearing Mexico vs. the Metaclad corporation. [I don't get how these two tie in, is the Sun Belt section necessary for the actuality?] On Monday, the California-based Sun Belt Water Corporation was denied a dismissal of the case by Justice Tysoe. Sun Belt is suing the Canadian government under NAFTA for $100-220 million in costs and lost profits because of Canada's restriction on the movement of their water. The current hearings could determine the outcome of Sun Belt's suit. The proposed dismissal's conflict of interest and (quote) "scandalous" references defeated it. In a second proposal before the court, IMC-Vancouver reporter, Scott Nelson, requested to videotape the hearings. The request was opposed by the Metalclad corporation--they argued that the public might get the misleading impression that they pollute--the very issue at stake. The judge required the Vancouver IMC to broadcast the entire proceedings. Nelson's request garnered much media attention, and thanks, by securing full access for everyone.
So far in the hearing, Mexico has started their case, giving the background details of the Mexican Municipal legal battle. Meanwhile, Anti-Globalization activists gathered outside to demonstrate against NAFTA: [actuality]
The case is expected to be finished by the end of next week.