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Supreme Court Expands Police Powers in Fentanyl Cases

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that police in Guelph lawfully accessed a drug dealer's text messages without a warrant during a 2017 fentanyl investigation, citing "exigent circumstances" due to the urgent need to prevent imminent drug deals and overdoses. This 6-3 decision expands police powers ...

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"Contentious Hearings Mark Grassy Mountain Coal Exploration Application in Alberta"

"Northback Holdings Corp. seeks permission for coal exploration at Alberta's Grassy Mountain, sparking intense debate at public hearings. The application, exempt from a 2022 ban on new coal exploration, faces opposition from environmentalists and neighboring municipalities despite a 72 percent 'yes'...

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Nova Scotia's Fast-Track Pharmacist Licensing Program Attracts 102 Applicants in One Year

Nova Scotia's streamlined pharmacist licensing program, launched in December 2022, has attracted 102 applicants from five countries in one year, with 32 already licensed, due to a waived national exam and internship, attracting pharmacists with its broad scope of practice.

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Canada's Multi-Pronged Strategy to Counter Potential US Tariffs

Canadian premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau developed a multi-faceted strategy to counter potential US tariffs, using their political diversity to lobby both Republicans and Democrats, with Ottawa focusing on President-elect Trump.

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Trump Announces Election Review, Reiterates Immigration Stance

President-elect Donald Trump, following his "Patriot of the Year" award acceptance, discussed conversations with Canadian and Mexican leaders regarding trade and immigration, announced an election review, and reiterated promises to deport undocumented immigrants.

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Visa Fraud Targeting Kenyans Seeking Canadian Immigration

Hundreds of Kenyans seeking Canadian visas have been defrauded by agencies offering visa services, resulting in visa denials, travel bans, and financial losses; Canadian authorities report a surge in fraudulent applications from Kenya.

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Canadian Exporters Hedge Against US Tariff Threat

Facing potential 25% US tariffs, Canadian exporters are increasing US inventory shipments and covering tariff costs for clients, mirroring 2018 responses to steel and aluminum tariffs, while also planning longer-term strategies like increased US production and market diversification.

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Surge in Clandestine Border Crossings Prompts Calls to Reform Asylum Rule

A surge in clandestine border crossings into Canada, with smugglers charging up to \$45,000, prompts calls to end a rule allowing asylum claims after 14 days of evading authorities; the Bloc Québécois will challenge the rule in Parliament on Monday.

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Canadian Businesses Challenge Anti-Greenwashing Law

Western Canadian business groups launched a constitutional challenge against Ottawa's anti-greenwashing provisions in the Competition Act, arguing they infringe on freedom of speech by suppressing environmental debate and creating a chilling effect on corporate communications.

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Ottawa Police Label Murder a "Femicide," Highlighting Gender-Based Violence

Jennifer Edmonds, a 47-year-old Ottawa woman, was killed in August by her husband, who is charged with second-degree murder; Ottawa Police labeled her death a "femicide," highlighting the issue of intimate partner violence and advocating for stronger legal recognition of gender-based killings.

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Trump's Planned Tariffs Threaten Major Trading Partners

Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of 10-20% on most imports, 60% on Chinese goods, and 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada upon taking office, potentially impacting these countries' economies significantly.

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Trump Claims Mexico Agreed to Curb Border Crossings After Tariff Threat

President-elect Trump claims Mexican President Sheinbaum agreed to curb US-Mexico border crossings following a phone call where he threatened a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, a claim Sheinbaum denies. He also stated that his tariff proposal is only the beginning.

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