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Global Fentanyl Market Decreases Due to Precursor Seizures

The UNODC's 2025 World Drug Report details a global decrease in fentanyl seizures to 19.5 tons in 2023, primarily due to Mexican government seizures of precursors impacting US and Canadian markets, resulting in reduced consumption and overdose deaths; however, opioid consumption remains high in Nort...

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Canada and EU Sign Major Defence Pact

Canada and the EU signed a wide-ranging defence pact on Monday, increasing Canadian participation in the EU's €150 billion defence fund and pledging deeper support for Ukraine, amid concerns about global instability and US reliability under the Trump administration.

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CPPIB Acquires Livensa Student Residences for €1.2 Billion

Canadian pension fund CPPIB's Nido platform purchased Brookfield's Livensa student residences for €1.2 billion, adding 9,000 beds across Spain and Portugal, significantly furthering Nido's goal of reaching 25,000 beds across continental Europe by 2031, and funded with €700 million in debt.

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G7 Summit in Canada Sidetracked by Israel-Iran Conflict

The G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, hosted by Canada, is grappling with the Israel-Iran conflict, which has overshadowed its initial economic and security priorities. The summit includes leaders from Italy, the US, France, Germany, the UK, Japan, and invited guests, including Ukraine's President Z...

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Quebec Universities Propose $2 Billion Plan to Attract Research Talent Amid U.S. Funding Crisis

Four Quebec universities propose a $2-billion Polaris Platform to attract 25-100 established researchers, 500 international PhD students, 300 post-docs, and 150 professors to Canada, capitalizing on U.S. science funding cuts to bolster Canada's research capacity in AI, RNA medicine, clean energy, an...

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Alberta to Charge Residents for COVID-19 Vaccines

Alberta's government announced that starting this fall, most residents will have to pay approximately $110 for a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the waste of about one million doses last year, costing $135 million, and will change the vaccine distribution from pharmacies to public health clinics and implem...

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EU and Canada Strengthen Ties Amid US Tensions

The EU and Canada signed a security and defense agreement, granting Canadian companies access to a €150 billion EU arms fund and opening negotiations for a digital and tech agreement focused on AI and critical raw materials, amid strained relations with the US.

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Missing Canadian Child Found Alive; Mother Arrested

Three-year-old Claire Bell, missing from Montreal since Sunday, was found alive Wednesday in St-Albert, Ontario, by the Ontario Provincial Police using a drone; her mother, Rachel Todd, was arrested for child abandonment.

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Oilers Stanley Cup Bid: A Canadian Quest to End 30-Year Drought

The Edmonton Oilers are competing in the Stanley Cup finals, aiming to win the championship for Canada for the first time since 1993, a feat made significant due to the 40% of Canadian players in the NHL and recent heightened tensions between Canada and the US.

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G7 Summit in Kananaskis: Navigating Tensions Amidst Global Crises

Canada hosts the G7 summit in Kananaskis from June 17-19, 2024, amidst concerns over US-ally relations, particularly regarding President Trump's trade policies and unpredictable behavior, and escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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Canada to Exceed NATO Military Spending Target by March 31, 2024

Canada will surpass its NATO military spending target by March 31, 2024, allocating an additional $8.3 billion, reversing years of insufficient investment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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IRCC Report Reveals 62 Cases of Misconduct, Including Bribery Attempt

A report on misconduct at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) found 62 cases of wrongdoing in 2023-2024, including bribery attempts, privacy breaches, and conflicts of interest, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities and prompting calls for enhanced internal controls.

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