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 ...
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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56% Bias Score
"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'...
"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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20% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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64% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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32% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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.
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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24% Bias Score
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.
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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20% Bias Score
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.
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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32% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score