Canada to host major climate conference

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Prime Minister Paul Martin announced Canada will take a leadership role in the environment by hosting a major international conference on climate change.

On the day the Kyoto Protocol on reducing global warming came into legal force in 141 countries, Martin announced Montreal will host the 11th International Conference on Climate Change in December.

"Here in Montreal, the nations of the world will work to establish a framework for success in reducing the risks of climate change -- an initiative that will deliver concrete and sustainable results," said Martin.

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Some Canadian industries fear losing out to U.S. competitors that will not be forced by Kyoto to make costly investments in pollution-reduction measures.

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