1.   He was a senior partner in a prestigious Canadian law firm.

2.   Apparently no Canadian law requires people to help someone in distress.

3.   As a result, American officials are relying on Canadian law enforcement agencies to help provide insight into Ressam, who lived in Canada until last week.

4.   At present, Canadian law gives no rights or protections to the fetus at any stage of development.

5.   Because of strict Canadian laws on privacy and confidentiality, officials would not discuss the specifics of the case.

6.   But if Wal-Mart pulled the Cuba-made products from its Canadian stores, it would be breaking Canadian laws.

7.   But progress in coordinating investigations and strengthening Canadian laws has been slow.

8.   Butt said there was no Canadian law to guide him in deciding when to cease identification, but he did find one relevant religious rule.

9.   Canadian law will force Interbrew to sell the cable channels, but no word yet on what happens to the sports assets.

10.   Canadian law enforcement officials refuse to confirm the details of the attacks or discuss their investigation.