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Canada sets new aid for Peru linked to mining

Canada's prime minister has announced a new package of development aid for Peru that environmentalists are viewing warily because it is closely tied to Canadian mining investments in the South American country.Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced aid Wednesday that his government's website says amounts to $53 million and includes strengthening the effectiveness of environmental impact assessments of mining and energy projects.That is nearly double Canada's 2011-12 aid to Peru and includes spending on education and agriculture.Harper met with President Ollanta Humala and told reporters that "responsible development" is vital to creating jobs and economic growth in Peru.Canadian mining companies have some major investments in Peru, some of which have drawn protests. One $1.5 billion copper exploration project by Candente Copper was suspended last week following protests....

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  1. Canada takes hard line against Iranian regime as elections loom

    The loudest voice railing against the Iranian regime from North America is Canada's.The conservative administration of Prime Minister Stephen Harper has taken a hard...

  2. Messier receives Order of Hockey in Canada

    Mark Messier was one of three recipients of the Order of Hockey in Canada for his contributions to the game.Messier, who won six Stanley Cups during a Hall of Fame c...

  3. Canada prime minister wants NHL stars in Sochi

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper is urging NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to let the league's stars play in the Sochi Olympics.Harper says he speaks for all Canadians wh...

  4. Canada defends leaving UN convention on droughts

    Canada is defending its decision to pull out of a United Nations convention that fights the spread of droughts. It's the only country in the world outside the agreem...

  5. Chinese Panda bears arrive in Canada.

    Canada is welcoming two giant pandas on loan from China.Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Chinese ambassador Zhang Junsai were among those on hand at Pearson airport...

  6. Canada House passes transgender rights bill

    Canada's House of Commons has passed a bill that would make it illegal to discriminate against transgender people.The bill now goes to the Senate, which is unelected...

  7. Canada says EU deal could help Europeans with US

    Canada's prime minister says a free trade deal between his country and the European Union could help the EU establish a beachhead as they embark on separate free tra...

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