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He came to Canada with a dream. RCMP say he became a victim of labour trafficking

He came to Canada with a dream. RCMP say he became a victim of labour trafficking

The RCMP in N.S. have charged a man with a form of human trafficking known as labour trafficking, which they say is of growing concern across Canada. Labour trafficking calls to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline held steady for an average of 24 cases a year from 2020 to 2022, jumping to 57 calls in 2023, and 100 in 2024, according to a report produced by the Canadian Association to End Human Trafficking.

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Why Canada's spies worry about Trump's national intelligence nominee
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February 1, 2025

Why Canada’s spies worry about Trump’s national intelligence nominee

The U.S. Senate is conducting confirmation hearings for Tulsi Gabbard,…

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After 2 days of trade talks, premiers tackle crime, bail reform and health care
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February 1, 2025

After 2 days of trade talks, premiers tackle crime, bail reform and health care

After two days of strategizing on how to respond to…

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Carney tells premiers he'll only sign a U.S. trade deal 'in the best interest of Canadians'
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February 1, 2025

Carney tells premiers he’ll only sign a U.S. trade deal ‘in the best interest of Canadians’

The prospect of Canada reaching a trade deal with the…

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Sask. premier arrives at summit warning some U.S. tariffs are Canada's 'reality'
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February 1, 2025

Sask. premier arrives at summit warning some U.S. tariffs are Canada’s ‘reality’

Canada’s premiers arrived in Ontario cottage country on Monday eager to…

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Carney says Canada is preparing reprisals if tariff talks with Trump fail
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February 1, 2025

Carney says Canada is preparing reprisals if tariff talks with Trump fail

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is readying further…

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Nothing should be off the table when it comes to Canada-U.S. trade talks, says former Trump ambassador
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February 1, 2025

Nothing should be off the table when it comes to Canada-U.S. trade talks, says former Trump ambassador

Donald Trump’s former ambassador to the European Union says nothing…

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Canada hits U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods after Trump slaps levy on metals
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February 1, 2025

Canada hits U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods after Trump slaps levy on metals

The federal government announced a plan on Wednesday to slap…

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Americans rarely pay much attention to trade. They are now
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February 1, 2025

Americans rarely pay much attention to trade. They are now

Evidence of Americans’ souring mood is everywhere you look. Even in…

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The U.S. is trying to achieve 'energy dominance.' What does that mean for Canada
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February 1, 2025

The U.S. is trying to achieve ‘energy dominance.’ What does that mean for Canada

Speaking in front of thousands of energy executives and global…

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