May 2005 in Canada - May 2, 2005

May 2, 2005

• A study sponsored by Bird Studies Canada finds Canada's boreal forest is relied upon by billions of birds at some time in their life. The study finds that 80% of waterfowl species in North America and 63% of finch species use Canada's boreal forest for mating. (CP) (NewsWire)
• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency finds that 117 out of 165 dietary products, or 71%, are mislabelled or contain ingredients that are not permitted. (CTV)
• A chemical spill, 70 km east of Ottawa, on the Montreal-Ottawa route causes Environment Canada to evacuate the surrounding area. The chemical, highly flammable ethanol, originated from a CN freight car on the Ottawa Central Railway. (CBC)
• Newfoundland crab fishermen protest near government buildings, including the legislature building, causing disruption in daily proceedings. The fishermen are upset of Premier Danny Williams' changes to the provincial crab industry. (CBC) (Globe&Mail)
• Greenpeace co-founder Bob Hunter dies from prostate cancer. (Globe&Mail) (GreenPeace)
• Health Canada estimates that 5,900 people die each year as a result of air pollution. (MedicalNewsToday)
• Liberal Veteran Affairs minister Albina Guarnieri is called back to Canada. If the Tories and Bloc propose a motion of no confidence, the Liberal minority government will need her vote, as well as the votes of Independent MPs. Guarnier's recall comes just days before the VE Day celebrations in the Netherlands. (CBC)