CBC Politics
A major immigration reform bill is now law in Canada. Some worry it rolls back refugee rights
Canada has enacted sweeping immigration reform legislation, granting the federal government expanded powers over its immigration system. The new law arrives on the heels of a damning auditor general's report exposing the Immigration Department's failure to address widespread fraud in the international student program. Critics warn the legislation chips away at refugee protections, raising concerns about how those expanded powers will be applied.
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CBC Politics
Ford, Carney announce development charge cuts, $8.8B to spur housing builds in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney jointly announced sweeping cuts to development charges alongside an $8.8 billion commitment aimed at accelerating residential construction across the province. The move targets one of the most significant cost barriers developers face when breaking ground on new housing. If the funding delivers as promised, the package could represent one of the most aggressive government interventions in Ontario's housing supply crisis in recent memory.
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Globe and Mail
Canadian banks, pension funds have provided billions in financing to ICE contractors, advocacy group says
Canadian financial institutions have quietly funneled approximately $35 billion into companies that serve as contractors for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a new report from an advocacy group. The firms receiving investment include defense and data giants Palantir, General Dynamics, and L3Harris. The findings are likely to intensify scrutiny of Canadian capital's indirect role in U.S. immigration enforcement operations.
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Globe and Mail
New NDP Leader Avi Lewis faces a complex political dynamic in rebuilding the party
Avi Lewis secured the NDP leadership on the first ballot, but a swift victory does not guarantee a unified party. Mixed reactions from provincial counterparts signal that internal coalition-building will be as demanding as any general election campaign. Lewis inherits a fractured political landscape that will test whether his profile can translate into votes.
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