Canada raised the stakes in the battle to claim ownership of the Arctic by sending Stephen Harper, prime minister, on a three-day trek to the region, just days after the Russians planted a flag on the seabed at the North Pole. The US, Norway and Denmark are also competing alongside Russia and Canada to secure rights to the natural resources of the Arctic.
The Reform leader pocketed major sums from second jobs and donor gifts.
Some lobby organizations that work for environmental organizations also work for the fossil fuel industry.
The Republicโs historic failure to curb agricultural pollution drives concern among campaigners.
Leo-linked operatives were among a who's who of the international right that gathered for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in June.
