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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 reopens his bid to seize Greenland. Why it's not an empty threat
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January 7, 2025

Trump reopens his bid to seize Greenland. Why it’s not an empty threat

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump wants a U.S. takeover of…

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By certifying Trump's election win, Kamala Harris makes Jan. 6 routine again
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January 7, 2025

By certifying Trump’s election win, Kamala Harris makes Jan. 6 routine again

For two centuries, the certification of U.S. presidential election results…

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Trudeau removes himself from the equation, but the math doesn't get much easier
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January 6, 2025

Trudeau removes himself from the equation, but the math doesn’t get much easier

In announcing his intention to step away now, the prime…

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Why Walmart's $80 Birkin bag dupe, dubbed the 'Wirkin', has sparked so much controversy
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January 6, 2025

Why Walmart’s $80 Birkin bag dupe, dubbed the ‘Wirkin’, has sparked so much controversy

An inexpensive knockoff of the Birkin bag, an exclusive, extremely…

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Change comes to the Golden Globes, 2 years after an internal overhaul
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January 6, 2025

Change comes to the Golden Globes, 2 years after an internal overhaul

The embattled Golden Globes have been on an extended effort…

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Some Indigenous leaders praise Trudeau's government, others point to promises not kept
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January 6, 2025

Some Indigenous leaders praise Trudeau’s government, others point to promises not kept

Jaime Battiste says he likes to think he was loyal…

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Trump responds to Trudeau resignation by suggesting Canada merge with U.S.
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January 6, 2025

Trump responds to Trudeau resignation by suggesting Canada merge with U.S.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation as Liberal leader comes just…

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Poilievre, Singh say Liberals do not deserve to govern no matter who new leader is
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January 6, 2025

Poilievre, Singh say Liberals do not deserve to govern no matter who new leader is

Political rivals, colleagues, business leaders and potential Liberal leadership candidates…

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With Trudeau on his way out, Parliament is prorogued. Here's what that means
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January 6, 2025

With Trudeau on his way out, Parliament is prorogued. Here’s what that means

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s request to prorogue Parliament was granted…

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