Canada wanted effective ban on trade of polar bear parts . Plan voted down at endangered species conference , 42 - 38 . `` Prices for polar bear pelts have doubled over the last few years , and the signs are that trade is increasing . Canada said hunting does not harm bear populations .
Canada wanted effective ban on trade of polar bear parts . Plan voted down at endangered species conference , 42 - 38 . Canada said hunting does not harm bear populations .