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Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

OTTAWA — A recently released international report says Canada's temporary foreign worker program is a "breeding ground" for contemporary slavery.
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'They crossed the line': Crown in closing arguments for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

'They crossed the line': Crown in closing arguments for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — Two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers "crossed the line" into criminal activity when they led a massive demonstration to Ottawa in 2022 and refused to leave, the Crown said in its final submissions on their criminal trial Tuesday.
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Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property.
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Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone

Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone

BANFF, Alta. — A day after a tight vote to remove a contentious pedestrian zone in downtown Banff, Alta., those on both sides of the issue say they share one common goal: reducing the number of cars.
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Montreal man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. for 'massive' telemarketing scheme

Montreal man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. for 'massive' telemarketing scheme

MONTREAL — A Montreal man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Pennsylvania judge for operating a telemarketing scheme that defrauded American seniors of millions of dollars.
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B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

BURNABY, B.C. — A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario. A statement from RCMP in Burnaby, B.C.
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Parliamentary committee to probe how Toronto terror suspect was admitted to Canada

Parliamentary committee to probe how Toronto terror suspect was admitted to Canada

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee will investigate how a man who is now facing terror charges was admitted to Canada and obtained citizenship.
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Quebec launches group to study how AI can be used ethically in universities

Quebec launches group to study how AI can be used ethically in universities

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is creating a consultation group to study the pedagogical and ethical issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in universities.
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In the news today: Lich and Barber trial to hear closing arguments

In the news today: Lich and Barber trial to hear closing arguments

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Canadian Olympians return home after record-setting Summer Games

Canadian Olympians return home after record-setting Summer Games

The arrival terminals at airports in Toronto and Montreal were filled with cheers on Monday as fans and family gathered to give a hero’s welcome to Canadian Olympians returning home from the Paris Games with a record-breaking medal haul.
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