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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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Trump signs executive order removing DEI efforts from military, takes aim at transgender troops
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January 28, 2025

Trump signs executive order removing DEI efforts from military, takes aim at transgender troops

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders…

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Sports

January 28, 2025

Rolling Raptors lean on ‘high level’ defence to get past Pelicans 113-104

TORONTO — For a few tenuous moments, it appeared as…

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Agriculture, Business, Retail

January 28, 2025

Farm goods store Peavey Mart to close all Canadian locations

TORONTO — Peavey Industries LP says it is closing its…

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Sports

January 28, 2025

Poeltl, Barnes lead Raptors past Pelicans 113-104 for Toronto’s first 4-game win streak since 2023

TORONTO (AP) — Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and 14…

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Sports

January 28, 2025

Raptors sneak past Pelicans 113-104 for fourth straight win

TORONTO — Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes each recorded double-doubles…

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2-year-old Palestinian girl killed in her home by Israeli military
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January 28, 2025

2-year-old Palestinian girl killed in her home by Israeli military

Israeli forces shot a two-year-old girl in the head in…

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Jan. 6 rioter detained in Canada drops asylum claim
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January 27, 2025

Jan. 6 rioter detained in Canada drops asylum claim

The lawyer for an American man who sought asylum in…

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At federal inquiry, Canada Post blames workers leaving early and union points to mismanagement
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January 27, 2025

At federal inquiry, Canada Post blames workers leaving early and union points to mismanagement

Canada Post bosses and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers…

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Business, Economy, National

January 27, 2025

Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland argues Canada can…

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