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Ottawa Police Arrest 11 People Seeking Underage Sex Workers

Ottawa police have arrested 11 individuals accused of attempting to arrange sexual services from people they believed were underage during a joint sting operation aimed at reducing child exploitation and trafficking. The joint operation, which involved members of the Ottawa Police Service, the Internet Child Exploitation Unit, and the Computer Forensic Unit, focused on identifying and apprehending individuals seeking to exploit minors, a June 3 news release says. The “john sting” operation involved officers posing as minors and engaging with suspects attempting to arrange sexual services. Police did not release details about the 11 suspects they arrested, but said that charges laid included obtaining sexual services for consideration from a person under 18, telecommunication with a person under or believed to be under 18 years for specific criminal offences, and telecommunication with a person under or believed to be under 16 years for specific criminal offences.

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BC Extends Pause on Mineral Claims in the North Amid First Nations Negotiations

The B.C. government has opted to extend a moratorium on new mineral claims across large areas of the north of the province amid ongoing land-use discussions and negotiations with First Nations. The temporary suspension applies to new mineral and placer claims across northwestern and north-central B.C. stretching from the interior toward the Alaska border, and will stay in effect until Jan. 31 of next year instead of expiring on June 3 as previously planned.

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Quebec and Alberta Push for Stronger Ties on Trade, Energy

The leaders of Quebec and Alberta say they want closer economic ties between their two provinces. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette met June 3 in Quebec City as debates over provincial rights and separatism are on the rise in both provinces. Alberta is set to hold a referendum Oct. 19 that includes a question on whether the province should stay in Canada or begin the legal process to hold a referendum on separation. The referendum also includes various questions regarding provincial authority on immigration, as well as judicial reform and more rights for Alberta in delegating matters where federal and provincial authority overlap.

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Ottawa to Extend Steel Tariff Quotas, Remission Program for 1 Year

The federal government plans to extend measures to support the domestic steel and aluminum industry through tariff headwinds for another year. Finance Canada says a remission program that pays back certain firms for Canadian tariffs on steel and aluminum from the United States will be extended until the end of June 2027. Steel imports from [...]

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Alberta to Roll Out Combined ID Cards in July

The Alberta government has announced plans to roll out three-in-one identification cards, eliminating the need for citizens of the province to carry multiple forms of ID to access programs and services. Alberta will begin issuing driver’s licences and ID cards that feature an individual’s identity information, personal health number, and a citizenship marker beginning July 2, Premier Danielle Smith said in a social media post. The change will eliminate the province’s paper health cards and will consolidate all essential information onto an individual’s driver’s licence or an Alberta ID card for those who do not drive. “Albertans can get a new driver’s licence or ID card that includes their healthcare number and proof of citizenship, all on one secure card at no additional cost,” Smith said in the June 3 post. “No more flimsy paper cards. No more carrying multiple pieces of ID. Just a common-sense change that makes life easier.”

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US Ambassador Hoekstra Explains Repost of Trump’s ’51st State’ Comment

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said he amplified a post by U.S. President Donald Trump calling again for Canada to join the United States because he wanted to present the president’s viewpoint. “As the president’s representative to Canada, I present the president’s views, the United States’ views to Canada,” Hoekstra told reporters in Quebec City on June 3. Trump made a post on Truth Social on June 1 that simply read “51st State!” alongside a link to a Bloomberg article about Canada hitting a technical recession. Statistics Canada reported on May 29 that Canada’s GDP declined for the past two consecutive quarters on an annualized basis, meeting the common definition of a technical recession.

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Carney Says New US Forced Labour Tariffs Will Not Impact Majority of Canadian Trade

Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to Washington’s proposal to introduce 10 percent tariffs on countries that allow in goods produced by forced labour, saying most Canadian exports would remain exempt under the country’s trade agreement with the United States. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer proposed the new tariffs on June 2, which would apply to dozens of countries that have allowed products made using forced labour into their supply chains. For Canada, the 10 percent tariffs would only apply to goods that don’t comply with the rules of origin in the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Carney told reporters in Parliament that the new tariffs are “not a surprise,” as the United States has been planning to announce them for several months. Carney said with the continued CUSMA exemption, Canada would continue to “have the best trade deal of any of the U.S. trade counterparts.”

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What Led Findlay to Win the BC Conservative Leadership Race Despite Setbacks?

News Analysis Long-time Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay overcame a number of setbacks, including a campaign defection, unsubstantiated media allegations late in the race, and a high-profile, organized opposition campaign, to win the B.C. Conservative leadership race. Her victory and ability to mobilize the grassroots is a continuation of the legacy that helped transform the B.C. […]

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Oversight Body Opens Inquiry Into CRA Treatment of Taxpayer Complaints

Canada’s taxpayers’ ombudsperson is opening an investigation into the complaint management practices of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) due to concerns about fairness and efficiency. Ombudsperson François Boileau announced on June 2 that preliminary research conducted by his office revealed a lack of clarity for taxpayers about where to seek help when they encounter a problem, potentially leading to delays in resolving their issues.

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