Tag: Canada
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Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs as Post-Davos Fallout Continues
Rising tensions spill into trade rhetoric The fallout from this year’s Davos gathering intensified over the weekend as President Donald Trump indicated that Canada could face significant tariffs unless it refrains from advancing any agreement with China. The comments mark another sharp turn in a long-running dispute over trade and security that has cast a…
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Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs After Davos Fallout
Overview: A New Tariff Warning Emanates from Davos Fallout In the wake of high-stakes chatter at Davos and ongoing international tensions, President Donald Trump issued a pointed warning to Canada: cooperate with China or face steep tariffs. The comment, delivered amid a flurry of post-Davos diplomacy and public exchanges with Canadian leaders, underscores how trade…
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Former Winnipeg officer sentenced to seven years for drug dealing and distributing exploitative image
Overview of the Case A former Winnipeg police officer has been sentenced to seven years in prison after a judge concluded he engaged in two serious criminal offenses: selling drugs to colleagues and distributing a photo of a partially clothed dead woman. The sentencing comes after prosecutors and defense lawyers reached an agreement on the…
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Canadian Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Arrested in Mexico City: FBI Confirms Alleged Drug Kingpin Ties
Overview of the Case A developing story from authorities in North America and Mexico centers on Canadian former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who has been reported as arrested in Mexico City after years on the run. U.S. officials have described Wedding as having ties to drug trafficking, branding him an alleged kingpin. The information has…
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Former Winnipeg Officer Sentenced to Seven Years for Drug Dealing and Distributing explicit Photo
Overview of the Case A former Winnipeg police officer has been sentenced to seven years in prison for two serious offenses: selling illegal drugs to fellow officers and distributing a sexually explicit photo of a partially clothed dead woman. The sentencing comes after a legal process in which both prosecution and defense urged certain terms,…
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Canadian airlines push back against court challenge on passenger complaints
Airlines unite to challenge a court case over passenger complaint rules Canada’s major carriers—Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, and Jazz Aviation—have filed to intervene in a court matter that centers on rules designed to protect air travelers. The airlines join a broader debate about how passenger rights are enforced and whether certain rules unduly silence…
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Canada Withdraws from Board of Peace: Diplomatic Fallout
Overview: Withdrawal and Declining Invitations In a surprising turn of events, Canada has withdrawn its participation from the Board of Peace amid a controversial invitation process that also saw Spain decline an associated invitation. The developments, announced in a formal letter and supported by late-night statements from involved parties, illuminate the fragile nature of international…
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How Grocery Giants Use Property Laws to Shape What Sells in Your Neighborhood
Overview: A Quiet Power Over Local Markets When you shop for groceries in Canada, the aisle choices you see aren’t just a result of consumer demand. They’re often shaped by legal and commercial agreements embedded in property deals. An investigation by CBC’s Marketplace has exposed how leading players like Loblaws, Sobeys, and Metro use property…
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Canada Withdrawn From Board of Peace as Spain Declines Invite
Overview: A sudden shift in international diplomacy In a surprising development, Canada has been withdrawn from a prominent international initiative known as the Board of Peace, and Spain has declined an invitation to participate. The move, reportedly orchestrated at high levels of leadership, signals a recalibration in how North American and European nations approach global…
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How Grocery Giants Control Who Can Sell Food in Your Neighbourhood
Overview: Why neighbourhood grocery access matters In many Canadian communities, the way food gets onto shelves isn’t just about supply and demand. Investigations by CBC’s Marketplace show that the largest grocery chains — Loblaws, Sobeys, and Metro — exert influence over who can operate food-related businesses in their regions through property and lease practices. This…