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Ottawa introduces law requiring shippers to prove imports are free from forced labour
Canada has introduced legislation requiring importers to demonstrate their supply chains are free from forced labour, tabling the bill just nine days after Washington threatened new tariffs over the country's alleged failure to address the practice. The move signals Ottawa is responding directly to American pressure as cross-border trade tensions mount. If passed, the law would place the burden of proof squarely on shippers, marking a significant shift in how Canada polices labour standards at its borders.
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Carney announces new intelligence pact with France ahead of G7 summit
Canada and France have signed a new intelligence-sharing agreement covering defence, space, artificial intelligence, and aerospace — marking a significant deepening of bilateral security ties. The deal, announced by Prime Minister Carney ahead of the G7 summit, positions both nations to coordinate more closely on emerging technology threats. The timing signals Canada's intent to strengthen European alliances as global security pressures mount.
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