Business in Vancouver February 24-March 1, 2004 Issue 748



Coalition says Ottawa, not the private sector, should bankroll the federal government's international commitment

Peter Mitham

Maritime security is going to cost local facilities millions but failure to upgrade could mean losing business to other ports.

West Coast businesses are looking at a $50-million tab for upgrading their security protocols and infrastructure under the International Maritime Organization's International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, said Onkar Athwal, spokesman for the Canadian Coalition for Maritime Security in Vancouver ......
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