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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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RCMP charge Sask. man with murder in Lloydminster killings of father, 2 sons
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January 20, 2025

RCMP charge Sask. man with murder in Lloydminster killings of father, 2 sons

A 31-year-old Saskatchewan man has been charged with three counts…

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Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds
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January 20, 2025

Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds

Montreal needs to come up with a plan to avoid…

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Biden grants activist Leonard Peltier clemency to finish life sentence at home
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January 20, 2025

Biden grants activist Leonard Peltier clemency to finish life sentence at home

As President Biden finishes his term as U.S. president, one…

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Kingston, Ont., declares emergency as roughly 1 in 3 households struggle with food insecurity
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January 20, 2025

Kingston, Ont., declares emergency as roughly 1 in 3 households struggle with food insecurity

City joins Toronto and Mississauga in calling on upper levels…

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Trumps launch their own cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration, setting off ethical alarms
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January 20, 2025

Trumps launch their own cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration, setting off ethical alarms

Melania Trump launched her own cryptocurrency Sunday on the eve…

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Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney, family members
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January 20, 2025

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney, family members

Joe Biden in some of his final acts as U.S….

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Ford signals an early Ontario election coming despite reprieve from Trump's tariff threat
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January 20, 2025

Ford signals an early Ontario election coming despite reprieve from Trump’s tariff threat

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s apparent decision to delay imposing…

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App designed by and for runaway youth reducing missing person reports in Saskatoon
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January 20, 2025

App designed by and for runaway youth reducing missing person reports in Saskatoon

An app designed by kids at Egadz and used by…

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Trump's popularity has taken a hit. These Americans say it's because of the tariffs
Star

January 20, 2025

Trump’s popularity has taken a hit. These Americans say it’s because of the tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump’s standing among voters has taken a…

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