The APEC Canada 1997 summit convened Asia-Pacific leaders in Vancouver to support regional economic cooperation and trade liberalization. Beyond its economic agenda, the event sparked controversy due to protests and human rights concerns, most prominently the use of pepper spray on large crowds of peaceful demonstrators. A public inquiry published in 2001 included 52 formal complaints filed about police actions at the APEC summit.
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