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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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This notorious Christian Brother was arrested 1 year ago. There are still no charges in the case
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December 5, 2024

This notorious Christian Brother was arrested 1 year ago. There are still no charges in the case

It’s been more than a year since officers from theÂ…

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4 ways to tackle a rise in disrespectful behaviour in classrooms
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December 5, 2024

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‘Incivility’ sounds old-fashioned, but in classrooms, it disrupts learning and…

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December 5, 2024

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December 5, 2024

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Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could plunge Canada into a recession….

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Did Justin Trudeau's meeting with Donald Trump break a 225-year-old U.S law?
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December 5, 2024

Did Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Donald Trump break a 225-year-old U.S law?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump…

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Retired nurse who fought for raise in 1998 among Ontario RPNs still waiting for pay equity deal
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December 5, 2024

Retired nurse who fought for raise in 1998 among Ontario RPNs still waiting for pay equity deal

Niagara Health and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have…

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How a single U.S. Supreme Court case could shape life for transgender Americans
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December 5, 2024

How a single U.S. Supreme Court case could shape life for transgender Americans

The highest court in the United States is set to…

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Transport Canada warned about WestJet seating 'hazard' weeks before viral video: documents
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December 4, 2024

Transport Canada warned about WestJet seating ‘hazard’ weeks before viral video: documents

Is a lower plane fare worth it if there’s less…

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Air Canada was ordered to pay a passenger $2,000 for delayed luggage. Instead, it's taking him to court
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December 4, 2024

Air Canada was ordered to pay a passenger $2,000 for delayed luggage. Instead, it’s taking him to court

Alaa Tannous was pleased when the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)…

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