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NAFTA
Wednesday the third day of testimony begins in Vanouver, B.C. in the NAFTA court hearing Mexico vs. the Metaclad corporation. The current hearings could determine the outcome of a case by the California-based Sun Belt Water Corporation. On Moday they asked for a dismissal of the Metaclad case. It was denied. 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 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.