B.C. forestry firm to seek damages

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Vancouver, BC-based West Fraser Mills Ltd.'s U.S. owners will make a $30 million arbitration claim against the Canadian government. The claim, which will be filed by Ketcham Investments Inc. and Tysa Investments Inc., alleges that the Canadian government violated the North American Free Trade Agreement in relation to softwood lumber trade.

General services, Cases, West Fraser Timber Company Ltd.

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Lumber deal seen before Christmas

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Marc Racicot, the Bush administration's envoy in charge of reaching an agreement with Canada over the softwood lumber trade dispute, has expressed confidence that a deal will be reached before the year's end. Negotiations between the U.S. envoy and British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell, focused on the issues of layoffs and pricing.

International aspects, Portrayals, Bush, George W.

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U.S. lumber lobby calls for return to negotiations

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International trade talks over the U.S./Canada softwood lumber trade have been stalled. The U.S. Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports has been criticized for its harsh trade proposals.

International trade, U.S. Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports

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