CBC Politics
Ottawa moves to tighten ban on imports made with forced labour after U.S. tariff threat
Canada is tightening its forced labour import ban with new legislation tabled Friday, signaling a harder line on goods produced through exploitation. The move comes amid pressure from U.S. tariff threats, adding a trade-policy dimension to what is also a human rights issue. The bill marks a significant shift in how Canada screens and blocks tainted imports from entering its market.
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Globe and Mail
Advocates say new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people at risk
Canada's sweeping new immigration and border legislation is drawing sharp criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates, who warn it could strand refugees who fled persecution for their identity. Many claimants who lived openly in Canada while awaiting decisions now face eligibility roadblocks under the revised rules. For a population whose safety often depends on the outcome of these claims, the stakes could not be higher.
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CBC Politics
Ghana slams Canada’s decision to deny World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape charges
Ghana has condemned Canada's decision to bar Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey from entering the country for the Black Stars' World Cup opener, calling the move "extremely unfair" and threatening legal action. Partey, who faces rape charges in the UK, was denied a visa by Canadian authorities despite not having been convicted of any crime. The standoff raises thorny questions about sovereign visa discretion versus the presumption of innocence for athletes competing on the world stage.
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