Created Sun 13th Jul 10:02am PDT by

Will the European Commission ban any seal products from Canada before August?

Settled as Yes

The European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, is expected to discuss legislation Wednesday that aims to prohibit the import of seal products.

http://ottsun.canoe.ca/Money/2008/07/13/6145506.html

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Yes

64%

36%

Activity: H$38,202

Settled as Yes on Wed 23rd Jul 5:05pm PDT

Settlement details: As reported by a major mainstream news source.

Suspend date: Fri 1st Aug 12:59am PDT

Settlement date: Wed 23rd Jul 5:05pm PDT

Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Wed 23rd Jul 5am PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 50%

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Created Sun 13th Jul 10:02am PDT by

mork

Suspended Wed 23rd Jul 8:50am PDT by

newswrangler [Power User]

: Suspended pending settlement

Settlement requested Wed 23rd Jul 8:50am PDT by

newswrangler [Power User]

:
Winning Prediction = "Yes"

"BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission adopted proposals on Wednesday to ban the import of pelts from seals that have endured excessive suffering while being killed, risking possible trade conflicts with hunting nations."

<http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKL2293877620080723>

Prediction cut-off: Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:02pm BST
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Settled as 'Yes' Wed 23rd Jul 5:05pm PDT by

lesley [Admin]

: http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKL2293877620080723?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

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5 weeks ago

1derkind predicted No (H$58 at 36%)

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Comments (2)

valornhonor [Power User]

Great Q mork, this could go either way.

posted 6 weeks ago

newswrangler [Power User]

European Commission vote on proposed seal products ban pushed to next week

OTTAWA —" A highly anticipated decision from the European Commission on legislation that aims to ban the import of seal products has been postponed until at least next week.

"Roy Christensen, a spokesman for the Ottawa-based Delegation of the European Commission in Canada, says discussion of the legislation has been delayed until July 23.

"The proposal to ban seal products has not been made public, but the European Union's environment commissioner has indicated it will focus on prohibiting products from seals that have been killed inhumanely.

"Any legislation would have to be unanimously approved by the EU's 27 commissioners.

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"Canada's commercial seal hunters say there should be no ban because the hunt is sustainable and humane, but animal welfare groups vehemently dispute that."

<http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jw_CQbx4-GLtCghset4G5cHGir0A>

posted 6 weeks ago