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Canadian Self-Defense Law Scrutinized After Home Invasion Incident

A man in Lindsay, Ontario, is charged with assault after using a knife against an intruder armed with a crossbow, sparking debate about Canada's self-defense law and its application.

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Richardson International Acquires 8th Avenue Food & Provisions for US$375 Million

Canadian agricultural giant Richardson International will acquire US-based 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, including its three pasta production facilities and Ronzoni brand, for US$375 million, expanding its durum wheat processing and marking its first acquisition under new CEO Darwin Sobkow.

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Poilievre Calls for Criminal Code Amendment on Self-Defense in Home Invasions

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is advocating for a Criminal Code amendment to presume the use of force as reasonable when defending one's home and family against intruders, citing a recent case where a homeowner was charged with assault after allegedly defending himself against an intruder car...

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Canada's Wildfires Cause Record Air Pollution in Canada and the U.S.

Canada's unprecedented 2023 wildfire season led to severe air pollution in Canada and the U.S., with particulate matter levels exceeding safety standards by almost five times, impacting life expectancy and highlighting the link between climate change and increased wildfire intensity.

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Canada's Peacekeeping Decline and Potential Resurgence

Canada's UN peacekeeping contributions have drastically fallen from over 3,300 personnel in 1993 to just 29 today, prompting discussions about a potential return to peacekeeping in Ukraine amidst growing public support.

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World Lake Day Highlights Threats to Canada's Abundant but Vulnerable Lakes

The UN's declaration of World Lake Day on August 27th underscores the vital importance of lakes globally, especially in Canada, which possesses over nine million lakes but faces growing threats from climate change and pollution, impacting water security and biodiversity.

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Financial Planning for Retirement: A Case Study of Luke and Lori

Luke, 56, and Lori, 55, are planning for retirement with substantial savings and a defined benefit pension, aiming for $75,000 annual after-tax income; a financial planner confirms the plan's feasibility and suggests strategies for tax optimization.

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Investor Role in Vancouver and Toronto Condo Market Stagnation

Between 2016 and 2022, investor ownership in newly built condos reached 50 percent in Vancouver and 58 percent in Toronto, while overall investor ownership was 43 percent and 52 percent respectively, excluding presale purchases, according to data from Simon Fraser University.

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Analysis of Canadian News Articles: Home Invasions, Tariffs, and Pride

This analysis examines several Canadian news articles covering a home invasion, the dropping of retaliatory tariffs, disruptions at a Pride parade, healthcare issues, and commentary on the Hockey Canada trial.

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Canada's De-Americanization: A Response to Trump's Policies

Canada is significantly reducing its reliance on the US, spurred by Trump's policies, through infrastructure investment, new trade agreements (like the liquefied gas deal with Germany), and increased military spending, marking a historical shift in its economic and geopolitical approach.

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Tax Court Allows Google Maps Data for Relocation Expense Deduction

The Tax Court of Canada upheld a taxpayer's deduction of $130,000 in relocation expenses after using Google Maps to prove their new Mississauga home was over 40 kilometers closer to their Toronto job than their previous Newmarket home, rejecting the CRA's argument based on a time zone error in their...

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Alberta's Book Ban Targets LGBTQ+ Literature

Influenced by socially conservative groups, Alberta, Canada banned books deemed to contain "explicit sexual content" from its public schools by October 1st, 2023, impacting students K-12 and potentially removing books affirming LGBTQ+ identities.

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